New Brakes

[MSPEC]

Basic question really, for my 1995 GTSt I need a new set of discs and pads. Does anyone know how much it will cost to replace all the discs with new items? Basically I have been told this will cost around $1K, for that price I might as well go all out and buy a second hand set of Brembos. Any advice?

[Duncan]

hey mspec, check out the DBA rotors www.dba.com.au, they are better and cheaper than the nissan items. Not sure who sells em in Melbourne, Racebrakes in Sydney have a discount for SAU members

Pads? Bendix Ultimates, about 200 for the set. More details in the FAQ http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=17760

[MSPEC]

Thanx for the info, I remember seeing the DBA disks in an import mag a while back, I was trying to find the mag I cant find any prices online, but they are available from pretty much anywhere; Autobarn, Bursons, Repco, Supercheap and so on! My last set of pads were Bendix and they did the job well. They also do not cost much which I am sure you are aware of. Anyway thanx again for the info mate!

[benm]

DBA4000 Slotted Rotors will cost you around $850 + fitting (prolly about $50)

[MSPEC]

Thanx, any idea about how much a set of DBA Longlife Slotted Rotors would cost?

[benm]

You mean slotted & cross-drilled? (suitable for street driving only, not track work).

Urmm not sure maybe an extra $100 or so... Buster has them on his car.

Edit: I got my DBA4000 Slotted Rotors in a group buy from on here for ~$845 around 12mths ago.

[MSPEC]

Okay I am getting a little confused, not the first time mind you

Are the DBA Longlife Series and DBA 4000 Club-Spec Series the same thing or two separate rotors?

[benm]

To be honest im not sure what the difference is between the Club-Spec 4000 and the 'longlife' rotors, I believe the Club-Spec 4000 is the newer model as they are only about 15mths old where as the 'Longlife' appear to be about 4yrs old.

[MSPEC]

Okay fair enough, I will find out on Monday when I go price hunting Just doing a little extra research before hand. By the way are you guys quoting for just the front disks or all round?

Uniqueautosports is asking $795.00 Per Pair of R33 GTR DBA 4000 Series Front Brake Rotors.

http://www.uniqueautosports.com/pricelists...%20steering.htm

[MSPEC]

Don’t recon the DBA 4000 Series are worth it. Got a quote today down at Autobarn, they recon the front are about $540ish each and the rears are about $450ish. At this price its cheaper to import a good condition set of Brembo brakes. I have used these on my GTSt in the past and there awesome, the last set was sold but I think I will get a new set. For about $2K you can get a full set of GTR (Brembo) discs, calipers and pads, so this is what I will do. Anyway guys thanx for the help.

[benm]

LOL what did you go to Autobarn for? As mentioned above if you go to your local brake specialist you will get a full set for around $850ish.

[MSPEC]

I will have a good look around tomorrow, I went to Autobarn because they are local.

[knore]

Does changing the standard rotor for a drilled/slotted DBA one with the same calipers and pads really improve braking that much?

[MSPEC]

Not sure but these guys recon DBA is cheaper so it dont matter all that much

[4door_Sleeper]

MSPEC - I am in the same position as you, and am going to have my brakes done on Monday. I can answer some of your questions:

1.- DBA Long life Series and DBA 4000 Club-Spec Series are not the same rotors.

2.-changing the standard rotor for a drilled/slotted DBA one with the same calipers and pads will not really improve braking that much, but may reduce brake fade to some extent under severe braking conditions. - Changing to good pads will improve braking more than changing the rotors. (rotors will help reduce brake fade)

3.-How wide are your current rotors? the DBA specs are incorrect and state that the minimum thickness is 30mm. (It should be 28mm - you can check with Nissan to verify this).

In my case this now means I can keep the standard rotors for a little bit longer and spend the money on machining and pads.

The prices I gathered indicate that DBA front rotors cost $850 fitted, and standard ones (from nissan) were cheeper. Rear disc rotors were about $500 from DBA.

I believe there is a shortage of DBA rotors at the moment for R33's as they all list them but have trouble locating a pair. I also found out that some GTR rotors are almost identical to GTSt rotors, but you can get some useful information from Racebrakes in Sydney.