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osbornsm · 08-27-2013, 12:03 PM

Well you're probably wondering what the crap the title is about...

I have done 2 track days on the Z so far:

1st one, boiled the brake fluid (then installed brake ducting)
2nd one, warped the rotors

So i go to price out new rotors and find they're between 200-225 for OEM / Stoptech replacements. Not exactly what i felt like paying for OEM, especially if they turn into "pringles" after 2 days.

After checking my options... i find that there are a few 2-piece rotors out there with which to replace the orig ones.
- Z1
- Racing Brake
- DBA 5000 T3

I decided against Z1 as they have JUST come out and there are no reviews. Also, i'd rather buy braking components from a place that has Brake in their title.

Conclusion:
- At $535, DBA 5000 T3 2-piece rotors are really the best way to go. I figured it's $300 extra to get rotors that will last 5x as long. That's a good deal right?

Thoughts and comments welcome!

Installed.

08-27-2013, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Investment in the Z's Future Well you're probably wondering what the crap the title is about... I have done 2 track days on the Z so far: 1st one, boiled the brake fluid (then installed brake ducting) 2nd one, warped the rotors So i go to price out new rotors and find they're between 200-225 for OEM / Stoptech replacements. Not exactly what i felt like paying for OEM, especially if they turn into "pringles" after 2 days. After checking my options... i find that there are a few 2-piece rotors out there with which to replace the orig ones. - Z1 - Racing Brake - DBA 5000 T3 I decided against Z1 as they have JUST come out and there are no reviews. Also, i'd rather buy braking components from a place that has Brake in their title. Conclusion: - At $535, DBA 5000 T3 2-piece rotors are really the best way to go. I figured it's $300 extra to get rotors that will last 5x as long. That's a good deal right? Thoughts and comments welcome! Installed. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp) Last edited by osbornsm; 08-30-2013 at 09:36 AM.