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Old 02-06-2007, 03:42 PM   #1
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Guys I'm just about to do the front brakes on the XR and just wondering what people recommend. I'm after quality and performance so what do you reckon? Slotted rotors and high quality pads is what I'm after.

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Old 02-06-2007, 04:00 PM   #2
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Russ have you got the 330mm discs? If not, the FTG setup would be the way to go cos it comes with discs and pads.
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Russ have you got the 330mm discs? If not, the FTG setup would be the way to go cos it comes with discs and pads.
No I have the standard 287mm ones. Been thinking about that but don't really have the $$$ atm or the time to do the calipers.
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In that case, probably DBA slotteds and Bendix Pads. Ultimate are very harsh on rotors, Ive got advance but if it was to put a new set on I would probably go the next ones up.

From memory the DBA discs are about $110 ea.
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Old 02-06-2007, 08:39 PM   #5
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No I have the standard 287mm ones. Been thinking about that but don't really have the $$$ atm or the time to do the calipers.
Not a hard job Russ, all it would take you is a couple of hours tops, and thats with bleeding the brakes too.

The difference is huge between the stock and the BF XR8 ones, and your going to spend half that much for just standard sized rootrs and good pads anyways...
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Not a hard job Russ, all it would take you is a couple of hours tops, and thats with bleeding the brakes too.

The difference is huge between the stock and the BF XR8 ones, and your going to spend half that much for just standard sized rootrs and good pads anyways...
BF XR8 are the same as the Territory ones correct?
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BF XR8 are the same as the Territory ones correct?
Correct. A worthwhile upgrade, and if you can get secondhand bits for around $400 or so, it's about the same cost as new DBAs & new pads etc, but the performance difference is phenomenal.
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If your not going to upgrade to the BF brakes, then go for slotted DBA's and Formula Ferodo pads...
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Correct. A worthwhile upgrade, and if you can get secondhand bits for around $400 or so, it's about the same cost as new DBAs & new pads etc, but the performance difference is phenomenal.
Anyone know where I can get second hand bits?

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If your not going to upgrade to the BF brakes, then go for slotted DBA's and Formula Ferodo pads...
Thanks for that, If I can't find either second hand Territory or Tickford Premo's I'll go for them.
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Russ, for a few hundred more to get new, its not worth going second hand mate, but thats up to you.

Another thing is trying to find them second hand...
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Russ, for a few hundred more to get new, its not worth going second hand mate, but thats up to you.

Another thing is trying to find them second hand...
I see your point, another thing though is I'm not real confident with swapping calipers over myself. Pads and rotors won't be a problem, never done them before but you gotta learn sometime, but calipers are a whole different kettle of fish. Might just have to upgrade the AU brakes unless anyone has a better suggestion.
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you have to take calipers off to change pads and rotors so your half way there already . Its then only the brake lines and bleed of the lines away fom changing the calipers not hard at all, give it a go
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I had a bit of spare time at work today and have priced up some rotors and pads for you mate, let's just say by the time you bought DBA slotteds and good Bendix Pads, you are 3/4 of the way to the complete new setup from FTG.
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