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Update on Rotors F&R (Centric Blanks) and DBA pads (Front: XP 735 / Rear XP650)
Brake Pad Manufacturer (F/R): DBA XP735/ DBA XP650 (around $200 both front and rear).
Caliper (F/R): Centric Blanks/Centric Blanks (120.47021 / 121.47031). Amazon 35 each F /$30 each R.
Rotor Size (F/R - IE OEM or specify): OEM/OEM
Compound (F/R): Cast std blanks rotor.
Tires: Michelin PS 225/45/17
Motul 600. Not happy here (not horrible but pedal feeling not totally as expected. OEM fluid horrible), moving to Motul 660.
Feedback:
I am abusing brake system. NA engine.
Does not seem a lot of initial bite (not good cold bite), however stopping power is good, under severe use stopping power holding. No fading. 95 F Texas weather.
I make right bed in, so no problem with pulsing.
Cheaper pads that Hawk DTC 30.
I did 6 track day (typical 4 session of 30 minutes), seems good for another 2 days. Rotor shows initial little cracking.
Now I will try Stoptech Track days Pads, Front one cost me $80.
Scores:
Dusting (1=high-10=low): 8
Cold bite (1=low-10=high): 4
Hot bite (1=low-10=high): 7
Modulation (1=low-10=high): 7
Noise (1=extremely loud-10=quiet): 10
Pad Lifespan (1=short-10=long): 6 track days still seems good for another 2.
Does the brake dust with this combination damage the wheels/paint if not cleaned immediately? (Y/N) N
Brake ducts: (Y/N) YES, plastic Porche GT3 ducts ($16 each eBay)
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