WRX DBA4000s

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WRX DBA4000s

Postby teflon » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:08 pm

Just wanted a quick opinion from the experts.

From my search results it has been discussed that the GT rotors being bigger in size are better than the WRX rotors + 4 pots.

I have seen this set on rexnet:

http://www.rexnet.com.au/forum/index.ph ... ny-subaru/

Which are the slotted DBA 4000s with 4 pot calipers. Gut feeling says it probably isn't worth the upgrade because of the smaller rotor size. BUT due to the fact these are the DBAs would this be a worthwhile upgrade from the stock GT brakes (which Ìve had some high speed shuddering with). The seller says the calipers are bigger than the GT ones...

Thanks for any opinions!
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Re: WRX DBA4000s

Postby jdm rsk » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:20 pm

wrx 4 pots are only 290mm rotors unless he has the big brake upgrade like i had...save your money dont do it
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Re: WRX DBA4000s

Postby teflon » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:26 pm

Thanks mate. Have asked for rotor measurement to double check. Will put funds else where if they're the smaller ones.
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Re: WRX DBA4000s

Postby smythie » Thu Jun 30, 2011 5:40 pm

You don't need new calipers - yours will be fine unless you are building a monster car like Gambit's and are planning on tracking it a lot. Look at getting your rotors machined and a good set of pads. New rotors like DBA4000's will bring a small upgrade for the street and may improve the fade resistance of your brakes.
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Re: WRX DBA4000s

Postby teflon » Thu Jun 30, 2011 11:16 pm

Thanks smythie... further words of reason to follow... will be letting this pass and looking at pads +/- rotors in the near future.
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