rda slotted rotors - North Western Melbourne

GK · 15-09-2006, 07:15 PM

Hi all,

Wanting to check out some good prices for rda slotteds.

Where is a good place to get them in North Western Melbourne.

I need 2 for the rear of the AU1 wagon and want 4 for the S2 SR.

I can hear the crowd scalding me for not going with dba, however they are dba's on the front of the wagon now, and performance isn't that much better than before. Also, the fronts appear to need machining already, it's not been that long since I fitted them! I'm getting that done for $66 on Monday.

I thought I'd check with you all for an idea of where to get them. I know where I can get cheap dba stuff, but I want to compare prices with the rda stuff.

Brakes plus want $100 each and all up would be $278 fitted.

I'll fit them myself and have been told that rda are heaps cheaper than $100 each.

Your ideas please!

Cheers all,

GK

rayner22 · 15-09-2006, 07:21 PM

I know Im not in Melbourne, but I got a set of RDA's fitted the other day and they cost 560 all up for the rotors. Definitely a lot better than the stocko's and in my opinion a lot better than the DBA's on my mates EF.

BPXR6T · 15-09-2006, 07:25 PM

Check out ebay. RDA slotted rotors are selling for $199 front $169 rear with free pads.

XR6-VCT-2000 · 15-09-2006, 07:27 PM

Sorry I can't recomend an area around the western suburbs , allthough i'll add my 2 cents and vouch for rda's, there is absolutelly nothing wrong with them at all .... besides, anything is better than the stock falcon brakes , and hey really when you even compare the old stockies to most cars they aren't that bad either ! / the old stockies may warp easily a bit but they still stop you no worries .

Cheers.

rag top · 15-09-2006, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FourBarrel

Check out ebay. RDA slotted rotors are selling for $199 front $169 rear with free pads.

I'll second that!

JC · 15-09-2006, 09:28 PM

Or try RDA themselves:

http://www.rdabrakes.com.au/prodinfo.htm
Freecall 1800 88 0155

GK · 16-09-2006, 02:16 AM

Cheers fellas, thanks for that link JC.

I actually have an authorised dealer 2kms from my place. I'll check out a price tomorrow.

GK

BPXR6T · 16-09-2006, 08:25 PM

I just bought these. Well the equivilant for my EF.

Ebay

JC · 16-09-2006, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FourBarrel

I just bought these. Well the equivilant for my EF.

Ebay

That's the ones I got as well, but AU2 rear equivalent.

GK ended up getting his for $80 a side, from AutoOne. Great price, and they're going to look after him when he gets all 4 plus pads for the SR.

BPXR6T · 16-09-2006, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

That's the ones I got as well, but AU2 rear equivalent.

GK ended up getting his for $80 a side, from AutoOne. Great price, and they're going to look after him when he gets all 4 plus pads for the SR.

That is a good price. Was that trade or regular retail? I think the ones I got were selling for $169 front without pads but add $20 postage to that.

JC · 17-09-2006, 01:30 AM

As far as I know that was normal retail. The prices on ebay are still good for those that don't/can't get out much (like me).

GK · 18-09-2006, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

As far as I know that was normal retail. The prices on ebay are still good for those that don't/can't get out much (like me).

Yep, normal retail. Brakes Plus wanted $100 each disc, plus $78 to fit them. Did it myself in an hour. Glad I went to AutoOne.

They are standard slotteds though, not the fancy race ones.

I should have taken a few pics for a "how to" but the misses was busy and my hands were grubby so I couldn't use the digital camera.

When I do the rears on the SR perhaps.

GK

old fordnut · 18-09-2006, 11:48 AM

Does anybody know if there is an RDA supplier in the NT?

JC · 18-09-2006, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old fordnut

Does anybody know if there is an RDA supplier in the NT?

Try here:
http://www.rdabrakes.com.au/prodinfo.htm
Freecall 1800 88 0155
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peterban · 18-09-2006, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GK

I should have taken a few pics for a "how to" but the misses was busy and my hands were grubby so I couldn't use the digital camera.

When I do the rears on the SR perhaps.

GK

I am disappointed in you GK !!!!! I look forward to your how to's, a lot better than trying to figure it out from the Haynes manual.

GK · 18-09-2006, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterban

I am disappointed in you GK !!!!! I look forward to your how to's, a lot better than trying to figure it out from the Haynes manual.

Ok!

In a few days time when I do the SR (x4 discs and pads), I'll do a "how to" for the rears!

Cheers,

GK

BPXR6T · 18-09-2006, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GK

Ok!

In a few days time when I do the SR (x4 discs and pads), I'll do a "how to" for the rears!

Cheers,

GK

I may beat you to it. ;) The rotors and pads should show up for my EF Sleeper project by the weekend.

BPXR6T · 18-09-2006, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old fordnut

Does anybody know if there is an RDA supplier in the NT?

Ebay is your friend. My current project car has been 90% peiced together from ebay, including my RDA rotors.

GK · 18-09-2006, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FourBarrel

I may beat you to it. ;) The rotors and pads should show up for my EF Sleeper project by the weekend.

No probs if you do! LOL!

Just post the pics so we all benefit.

Cheers and all the best with it,

GK

pHaT`eL · 20-09-2006, 02:41 AM

Heres a set on my EL Fairmont, i got them from Brakes Plus and they were $700 fitted front and rear with a wheel alignment.

GK · 21-09-2006, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterban

I am disappointed in you GK !!!!! I look forward to your how to's, a lot better than trying to figure it out from the Haynes manual.

Peter,

The rear discs and pads "how to" is finished and in the workshop section "GK's SR"

Cheers,

GK

GK · 21-09-2006, 08:51 PM

Price for front rda slotteds $90 each, rears $80 each!

AutoOne Glenroy.

Cheers,

GK

blackers10 · 22-09-2006, 04:58 AM

brake rotors and pads are EASY to change

did them today on my lane

i got DBA 4000 series front rotors for $112 each (i get 25% off as i work at supercheap

) (they have extra slits on the outter edge of the disc and have heat markings and stuff..*shrugs*) all of supercheaps suppliers didnt have any of the standard slotteds available and i needed new rotors asap as i needed new pads so figured new pads on old rotors = bad

i got bendix advance pads for $45

peterban · 22-09-2006, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GK

Peter,

The rear discs and pads "how to" is finished and in the workshop section "GK's SR"

Cheers,

GK

Thanks G.K.
Another fantastic job. Well done

JC · 22-09-2006, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackers10

brake rotors and pads are EASY to change

did them today on my lane

i got DBA 4000 series front rotors for $112 each (i get 25% off as i work at supercheap

) (they have extra slits on the outter edge of the disc and have heat markings and stuff..*shrugs*)

i got bendix advance pads for $45

Good prices

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackers10

all of supercheaps suppliers didnt have any of the standard slotteds available and i needed new rotors asap as i needed new pads so figured new pads on old rotors = bad

Interesting theory. New pads an old rotors are OK, as long as the rotors aren't warped or under sized. If they are warped and still above min thickness, get them machined. But at the prices you got the DBA4000s, I can see why you would just buy them - braking performance will be heaps better.

The RDAs are still cheaper, and will do the same job on the street.

XKALBR · 22-09-2006, 08:53 PM

I got a set of RDA front slotted disks and pads all for $186,
Fitted them my self, Man I love these brakes

O and I got them from Highway Clutch and Brake in Campbellfield.