Hola me ha gustado tu video enhorabuena,queria comentarte si los discos serie 4000 para un bmw 335i de 500 cv que ño uso por tramos de montaña me aguantarian bien??? Gracias saludos!!!
@1:25 you say to avoid using new pads and me rotors when bedding in this part has me confused, so do you put new rotors on first then drive a couple hundred miles then put new pads on and then bed the pads in?
Its not essential to bed in rotors and pads separately. When replacing either brake pads or rotors, it is recommended to bed the new component with the existing one rather than using both new components together. This is because new brake pads and rotors have a smooth, shiny surface due to the manufacturing process, and it takes some time for them to wear in and create a consistent surface.. By bedding new brake pads on old rotors, the pads are able to quickly conform to the shape and surface of the rotors, resulting in better initial braking performance. Similarly, bedding old brake pads on new rotors allows the pads to create a smooth and consistent surface on the new rotor, improving the longevity and performance of both components. Further, different types of brake pads and rotors require different bedding-in procedures. Generally, it is best to check the manufacturers recommended bedding in procedures for your specific applications.
Good clip and I am planning on getting the 4000 series slotted one piece rotors for a BMW E90 M3. I would like to get some ceramic based pads for this - mostly street use, some spirited driving here and there and the very occasional track day (one every year maybe). Is the performance street pad the go? Are they ceramic based? Brake dust reduction would be good. Would it also be best to use the existing pads for a while, or just change the lot and bed in using the progressive braking technique? Cheers!
Thanks for your message, Grant. Unfortunately the combination of characteristics you’re describing is difficult to achieve. Our only ceramic formulation are the ‘Street Series’ pads, however these are not suitable for spirited driving let alone track work. If you are looking for an all-round pad that can do road and light track work, our 'Xtreme Performance' is the way to go. It’s carbon fibre infused low metallic, which naturally means it is quite dusty though. A really well performing, ‘middle-of-the-road’ low dust pad is the 'Street Performance' pad that you mention. It’d be suitable for spirited driving, however not for the track. In terms of sequence of changing the components, either way is fine. You just want to be sure that the existing pads are level and not worn unevenly. If they are uneven, then we would suggest to put in new pads when changing the rotors. For further information, our ‘Buyers Guide - Friction’ can be found on our website under 'DBA Catalogues' Please feel free to email us at technical@dba.com.au if you have further questions.
@@discbrakesaustralia would u suggest that xtreme pads in the front and street performance in the back with dba 4000 t3 brake discs is good enough for a trackday? The Car is a '18 Audi S3.
@@adotorcida Hi Adrijan, thanks for making contact. Depends on the nature of the track day, number of laps and operating temperatures. Regarding pads our Xtreme Performance pads would suit for a 'hot lap' or so, however if you are looking to do a number of consecutive push laps (a race) than a race pad would be best. Generally speaking if your vehicle is near stock (ie no slick tyres or other major performance upgrades from original) XP pads would be ok for a few laps, however due to the nature of the pad compound and it being formulated for street use, a track session would reduce their service life. Regarding the rotors, yes 4000 Series rotors offer very good performance vs cost in a track day environment, providing that the car again is in original road registered condition with no major performance modifications. I hope this answers your question, if not please feel free to reach out to our technical department via email: technical@dba.com.au They can assist you further for more specific recommendations for your application. Kind regards, DBA
Hi Stewart, it depends on the temperature the rotors are reaching. You are best to check the heat paint markings on your rotors as discussed at 3:50 of this video. If all the paint markings have gone off you may want to look at the braking systems friction material and cooling methods. Send us a PM on Facebook if you have any further questions.
Hola me ha gustado tu video enhorabuena,queria comentarte si los discos serie 4000 para un bmw 335i de 500 cv que ño uso por tramos de montaña me aguantarian bien??? Gracias saludos!!!
@1:25 you say to avoid using new pads and me rotors when bedding in this part has me confused, so do you put new rotors on first then drive a couple hundred miles then put new pads on and then bed the pads in?
Its not essential to bed in rotors and pads separately. When replacing either brake pads or rotors, it is recommended to bed the new component with the existing one rather than using both new components together. This is because new brake pads and rotors have a smooth, shiny surface due to the manufacturing process, and it takes some time for them to wear in and create a consistent surface.. By bedding new brake pads on old rotors, the pads are able to quickly conform to the shape and surface of the rotors, resulting in better initial braking performance. Similarly, bedding old brake pads on new rotors allows the pads to create a smooth and consistent surface on the new rotor, improving the longevity and performance of both components. Further, different types of brake pads and rotors require different bedding-in procedures. Generally, it is best to check the manufacturers recommended bedding in procedures for your specific applications.
How about offroad which Rotor you recommend me ? I drive Ford Ranger
Good clip and I am planning on getting the 4000 series slotted one piece rotors for a BMW E90 M3. I would like to get some ceramic based pads for this - mostly street use, some spirited driving here and there and the very occasional track day (one every year maybe). Is the performance street pad the go? Are they ceramic based? Brake dust reduction would be good. Would it also be best to use the existing pads for a while, or just change the lot and bed in using the progressive braking technique? Cheers!
Thanks for your message, Grant. Unfortunately the combination of characteristics you’re describing is difficult to achieve. Our only ceramic formulation are the ‘Street Series’ pads, however these are not suitable for spirited driving let alone track work.
If you are looking for an all-round pad that can do road and light track work, our 'Xtreme Performance' is the way to go. It’s carbon fibre infused low metallic, which naturally means it is quite dusty though.
A really well performing, ‘middle-of-the-road’ low dust pad is the 'Street Performance' pad that you mention. It’d be suitable for spirited driving, however not for the track.
In terms of sequence of changing the components, either way is fine. You just want to be sure that the existing pads are level and not worn unevenly. If they are uneven, then we would suggest to put in new pads when changing the rotors.
For further information, our ‘Buyers Guide - Friction’ can be found on our website under 'DBA Catalogues'
Please feel free to email us at technical@dba.com.au if you have further questions.
@@discbrakesaustralia thanks for this - very helpful and much appreciated! Cheers!
@@discbrakesaustralia would u suggest that xtreme pads in the front and street performance in the back with dba 4000 t3 brake discs is good enough for a trackday? The Car is a '18 Audi S3.
@@adotorcida Hi Adrijan, thanks for making contact. Depends on the nature of the track day, number of laps and operating temperatures. Regarding pads our Xtreme Performance pads would suit for a 'hot lap' or so, however if you are looking to do a number of consecutive push laps (a race) than a race pad would be best. Generally speaking if your vehicle is near stock (ie no slick tyres or other major performance upgrades from original) XP pads would be ok for a few laps, however due to the nature of the pad compound and it being formulated for street use, a track session would reduce their service life.
Regarding the rotors, yes 4000 Series rotors offer very good performance vs cost in a track day environment, providing that the car again is in original road registered condition with no major performance modifications. I hope this answers your question, if not please feel free to reach out to our technical department via email: technical@dba.com.au They can assist you further for more specific recommendations for your application.
Kind regards, DBA
I'd use them again on yours
I recent track night I saw a photo of my car braking and the rotors were glowing red . The rotors are the 5000 series, is this ok
Hi Stewart, it depends on the temperature the rotors are reaching. You are best to check the heat paint markings on your rotors as discussed at 3:50 of this video. If all the paint markings have gone off you may want to look at the braking systems friction material and cooling methods. Send us a PM on Facebook if you have any further questions.
Hola,disculpa que coche tienes?? es muy potente,gracias