Good deal on DBA pads and rotors as part of Supercheap's 'Super Tuesday'
30% off RRP (Price varies based on vehicle make/model and product tier selected)
I stacked a 10% off coupon through work (didn't have the guts to go for the 15% off last week without knowing what I was buying) and ended up getting F&R pads and rotors for a Lexus SUV for $420 (approx)
Best idea to get a mechanic if you dont know what you're doing. Brakes can be pretty important when you need them.
I ask only because it’s difficult to find a mechanic that will use parts that you supply. How do you manage to find them? I’ve asked around and all will only take jobs where they supply the parts.
I ask only because it’s difficult to find a mechanic that will use parts that you supply. How do you manage to find them? I’ve asked around and all will only take jobs where they supply the parts.
try shops that cater for car enthusiasts. but make sure you ask them upfront how much for an hour and how many hours needed to work on it.
If you have to ask…
If you have to ask the question, for the sake of you and everyone else on the road, please don’t!
Its easier than you think (at your own risk).
Very true. Just YouTube it
If unsure or first time triple check everything. Then check it again to make sure
If you don't have the necessary tools, jacks etc then just pay the mechanic and save yourself the 1/2 day on the garage floor and potential stress. It is easy enough to do if you watch enough YouTube vids to learn.
With a pad/piston spreading tool, its an relatively simple job to do.
The gotchas are.
Jacking up your car and safety.
Pumping the pedal a bunch once all installed to push the pads/pistons back so you dont drive off without brakes (aka the bathurst 1000 rookie special).
Torquing various things back to correct spec with a torque wrench.
Knowing what to do of you come across a seized bolt, snap one, or round one off completely.
Knowing which specialty brake grease to use where required, and knowing where absolutely not to put it ( ill leave it to you to imagine why reducing friction in a braking system may not be wise).
Knowing the signs of a faulty system (stuck brake piston, unever pad/rotor wear, etc) that may save you later grief.
Some find it fun. Others are better going to a mechanic.
Another one is making sure you don't overflow your brake reservoir when spreading the pistons.
Damn special order only…
Depends how quickly you need them I guess?
This or Bendix?
I know DBA make great rotors. Don't know about their pads.
DBA any day of the week.
DBA have had pads for a few years now - only hear good things from mechanics.
Do you replace the pads and rotors on your own? Or you get your local mechanic to do for you?