repco scpecial - rotors
 

looking in the repco catalogue and the have DBA 648x (gold drilled and slotted) and they are selling them for $173. pretty good price i think? might got grab some for the fronts ... unless anyone thinks i shouldnt ...??

and still got some meat on the pads so i will replace them later on ... unless anyone thinks i should do it at the same time ...??

THANKS

everyone will recommend against getting drilled rotors as they can crack
you can use your existing pads to bed the rotors in and thats usually recommended

I think you'll find that the DBA648X don't suit a WRX either, for a WRX it would be DBA650X (drilled), and DBA650S (slotted).

The drilled ones are more for show, as they WILL crack around the holes if given a hard time. The slotted ones will stand up to whatever you throw at them.

I have 2 sets of brand new DBA650S available for cheaper than that. PM me for price.

For everyones information,

DBA648 are to suit:

- Liberty RS
- Forester Wagon SF5 1997 - 2002
- Impreza 4WD - GX, RX, RV - RS Sedan/Hatch 2.0L Non - Turbo
- WRX 2.0L AWD Turbo 1994 - 98
- Liberty 2.5i 2005

DBA650 are to suit:

- 1999 - 2006 WRX excluding STi.

[QUOTE=bugeye]unless anyone thinks i should do it at the same time ...??[/QUOTE]
IMO, better to change them seperately. If you change the rotors first, leave your current pads in. Once the rotors are bedded in then you can change the pads too. It'll still only take a few hours, but the results are worth it I reckon.
[url]http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm[/url]

If you change to new pads and rotors at the same time, chances are you'll glaze the pads/rotors and braking performance will not be as good as it should be. While the brakes are being done it's a good chance to upgrade to ADR approved S/S brake lines for better pedal feel.

As always you'll need to bleed the brakes which requires 2 people and if you are not 100% on it (ie you haven't done anything with brakes before) DO NOT do it yourself, let a pro handle it. Labour < Coffin

Yep, IMHO its always best to bed the rotors in first, then change the pads over after about a week or two.

thats exactly the advice i was seeking... thanks guys

installing rotors??? is it an easy job??? any one got a step by step DIY?

i have a pair of slotted DBA's but i have worn the slots away in not to long :eek: , breaking hard much!
so im after a new set as well , also would like to get a good set of rear disks

undo wheels nuts, take off wheel, hit rotor on the back and it will come off