Where to find DBA Rotors
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Where to find DBA Rotors
After much forum reading I've decided that the best choice (for me at least) are DBA rotors. The issue is finding them though. I haven't found a good site on google that sells the gold series that I feel safe buying from or are in a decent price range. I checked expedition exchange but they're out of the rotors for the D2.
Anyone have experience finding these for a decent price on a reputable site? I'm not certain of part numbers so that makes it doubly hard to find.
Anyone have experience finding these for a decent price on a reputable site? I'm not certain of part numbers so that makes it doubly hard to find.
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I just did my brakes about a month back. Great price good-quality fast service.
Ken at KNS Brakes Inc
919-420-0021
I received their number from DBA USA they are one of their largest distributors.
I coupled with Akebono brake pads per DiscoMike's recommendation they are excellent
Hope this helps I read endlessly first time opportunity to contribute.
Good luck
Ken at KNS Brakes Inc
919-420-0021
I received their number from DBA USA they are one of their largest distributors.
I coupled with Akebono brake pads per DiscoMike's recommendation they are excellent
Hope this helps I read endlessly first time opportunity to contribute.
Good luck
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I tried an email yesterday and called 5 minutes ago as of this posting to no response on either. I'll try Ken in a minute...I have the pads already on the way. I have a grinding noise when I stop hard, or come to a stop over a long distance so need everything replaced at this point. It doesn't really pull in one direction regularly (though it has done it randomly but rarely in the past) so I dont think I have a bad caliper (I hope).
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Ya he quited me like $390 for all 4 rotors, slotted only, didn't have drilled. I guess they don't make them for the D2 anymore in drilled. Going to shop around else give him a call back and place an order.
He also said something like drilled on a heavy vehicle will cause them to crack easier though I was under the assumption that drill holes allow for more expansion so crack LESS. Either way $400 for a full set of DBA rotors isn't that bad considering for the gold hats drilled and slotted on EE is like $120/rotor. This will save me like $80.
He also said something like drilled on a heavy vehicle will cause them to crack easier though I was under the assumption that drill holes allow for more expansion so crack LESS. Either way $400 for a full set of DBA rotors isn't that bad considering for the gold hats drilled and slotted on EE is like $120/rotor. This will save me like $80.
Last edited by br0keit; 03-11-2013 at 12:14 PM.
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He's right, drilled rotors will crack. The drilling creates stress risers in the metal, that over time will develop into cracks in the rotor.
More reading here:
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/atta...ems-rotors.pdf
More reading here:
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/atta...ems-rotors.pdf
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There is not a word of truth to that statement that DBA slotted and drilled rotors will crack, yes, a lot of the cheap after market rotors will have this problem.
I also think I remember seeing a thread that stated that DBA wasn't going to be making any more for Rovers, so I would call every where and buy what you can at any price.
By the way, I know have close to 110,000 miles on my DBA's are they are running strong.
I also think I remember seeing a thread that stated that DBA wasn't going to be making any more for Rovers, so I would call every where and buy what you can at any price.
By the way, I know have close to 110,000 miles on my DBA's are they are running strong.
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