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ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 11:59
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just wondering which would be the better brake upgrade without breaking the bank:
dba slotted rotors (solid)
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standard japanese vented rotors ?
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I supported Toymods
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Perth, WA
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May 2003
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 12:23
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i would also like to know
cheers 
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GoldCoast/Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 13:14
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Well considering you need to use the JDM calipers also.... I would say better off getting the DBA slotted..... if they are vented also....
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Location:
melbourne
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September 2003
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 13:23
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dba don't make vented rotors for sprinters.
i'm assuming the dba's will stop harder, but the jdm ones will resist heat/brake-fade better?
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GoldCoast/Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Wed, 22 October 2003 15:09
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Time for a brake upgrade then!
Good start would be RX7 calipers!!
Ummmm are you planning on running it at the track or something????
Reason I ask is cause if it is mainly for street use... I personally would go the DBA's with a really good, and I mean GOOD set of pads.
To give you an idea there are GZE sprinters that go to the track with just a good set of pads and they do pretty well, ie. resist fade not too badly ...... what really helps I think is the sprinters low weight..... you'd be surprised what the standard OZ brakes can take with decent pads.
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 00:04
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I'd say a set of matching JDM vented rotors and calipers would be heaps better. They'd be a lot more effective at getting rid of the heat.
Having said that, if you can't find them cheap it may be more beneficial to just do a real brake upgrade.
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ACT
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May 2002
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 05:17
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maybe try other brands, such as protec and see if they have any brakes for the sprinter.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 06:42
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how much are a pair of DBA slotted rotors for the ae86?
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Location:
Adelaide
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May 2003
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 15:14
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www.discpads.com
btw, get the jdm ones cos of the caliper etc, or do the ra40 ma61 upgrade, itll b the cheapest
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Montrose, VIC
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May 2002
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Thu, 23 October 2003 23:04
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I'm always amazed at just how well those pathetic looking little standard solid rotors work - but nothing beats a DECENT upgrade all the same 
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GoldCoast/Brisbane
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Fri, 24 October 2003 01:41
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| mrshin wrote on Fri, 24 October 2003 09:04 |
I'm always amazed at just how well those pathetic looking little standard solid rotors work - but nothing beats a DECENT upgrade all the same
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That is what I was trying to say!
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Montrose, VIC
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May 2002
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Fri, 24 October 2003 02:23
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It's frightening that somebody shares my opinion
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I supported Toymods
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Fri, 24 October 2003 04:59
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What is it thats not so good about aus spec brakes?
How would dba slotted rotors with a different caliper upgrade perform?
cheers
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Location:
melbourne
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September 2003
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Re: ae86 brakes: jdm vs dba?
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Sat, 25 October 2003 02:49
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If it's not being track raced.... like I said..... why bother spending heaps of money on JDM stuff when a set of slotted DBA's and good pads will provide you with good breaking for the road.
It's like you are worried about spending money on a brake upgrade because you don't take the car to the track...... that is OK.... no problem in my point of view....so your best bet is what I have stated above!
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