Replacement of front Disc Rotors with 4WD Disc Rotors

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Thanks MJ, slotted rotors it will be..... Cheers Steve

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I don't do any towing so real brake fade is not really an issue . It would be nice to have cross drilled for heat dissipation but can't see the point if they crack and there may be issues with mud and crap . As for slotted v standard , haven't decided yet , it will probably come down to cost as the prado needs some lovin . Basically I've warped the rotors from coming home from the beach and washing off the sand and salt spray off before the rotors have cooled enough .

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RDA slotted & RDA Extreme pads.
Great combo. Im very happy with mine.
Dont forget a full fluid flush when doing this job.
It drastically improves the pedal feel.

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Steering shudder whilst braking

Hi,

I own a 2003 Prado at 250,000 km. The car is pretty stock standard just with your bull bar, roof racks and side steps nothing flash. When I apply the brakes I get a shudder in my steering, this happens at any time I am breaking regardless of what speed I am travelling. Also prior to the shudders. I recently had my vehicle serviced, before I did a road trip of about 9000k's and was also towing a caravan. However have had no shudder issues, it was only after I returned home and about a week or two later I started receiving these shudders. During my service I also had a RHF axle seal replaced, as I wasn't there whether if they removed my tire to do this and replaced the tire with the incorrect torque and this may have caused my rotors to warp?

I have searched online posts, which has led me to believe that the steering shudder whilst braking could be caused by warped rotors? If anyone could confirm this or shed some light on this for me It would be very appreciated.



Cheers Ty,

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Steering wheel vibrations while braking is usually a sign of front warped rotors. Over tightening of wheel nuts shouldn't cause the rotors to warp.

Best to replace the rotors if they are still the original ones.

[tyreecestylz Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close tyreecestylz]

Steering wheel vibrations while braking is usually a sign of front warped rotors. Over tightening of wheel nuts shouldn't cause the rotors to warp.

Best to replace the rotors if they are still the original ones.

Hi thanks for your help. Should I replace the front brake pads as well? I was thinking of doing the whole set front and back with all new slotted DBA rotors and bendix 4wd pads. Also replace the brake fluid aswell.

Many thanks,
Ty

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Definitely sounds like warped discs. Prados are also bad for warping on the rear but normally will only get a pulse obviously from pedal only. Depending in how much you want to spend as replacing front and rear rotors plus pads will probably cost you a fair amount. I would get slotted only NOT crossed drilled as well. You will certainly notice the difference in braking performance and yes I definitely 100% would be doing pads as well as rotors as pads would be bedded in to suit current rotors.... Cheers Steve

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Hi thanks for your help. Should I replace the front brake pads as well? I was thinking of doing the whole set front and back with all new slotted DBA rotors and bendix 4wd pads. Also replace the brake fluid aswell.

Many thanks,
Ty

Having just done my front rotors and pads, replacing them with the dba survival t2 slotted and bendix 4x4 pads. I rate them highly, it cost me around $360 for rotors and pads, I brought mine off eBay. And did the work myself



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[tyreecestylz Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close tyreecestylz]

Cheers. Thanks guys for all your input much appreciated. Yeah definitely doing the front slotted rotors with new bendix pads, will be looking on ebay and comparing prices. I will be doing them myself so it should save a lot of money on labour costs. I'll check the rears as well and ill most probably do them as well even tho I'm not getting any pulsing on the pedals but I just like to keep everything the same abit obsessive I know lol...

Cheers,
Ty

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Hi. I am looking to replace my rotors with slotted dba rotors.. is there anything out in the market at the moment better or any recent recommendations. Cheers.

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Still happy wit my dba 4x4 series slotted t2 running bendix 4x4 pads


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RDA Slotted and dimpled. Was around $170 for the pair from Ebay delivered. If you use them, give them a really good clean with brake cleaner to get the grease out of the dimples.

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Still happy wit my dba 4x4 series slotted t2 running bendix 4x4 pads

What's the cold stopping power like? I do lot's of hwy klms and need good cold, from 100km/h to stop, breaking.

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With the bendix brake pads.. is there another brand that has a more softer pad. Bendix are good they dont wear I have been told they just are a hard compound so they dont grip aswell as soft compound

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Replacement of front Disc Rotors with 4WD Disc Rotors

DBA rotors and bendix 4x4 and I find no issues in all driving styles.
Never had them fade, or any issues when cold.