Thread: D4 rotors and pads recommendations

Originally Posted by Celtoid

I went non OEM a few years ago and used a mechanic I'd known for years. He doesn't do a shed load of European cars so he uses a company that recommends and supplies parts that can be used as an alternate.

I ended up with RDA rotors (RDA7468D Slotted) and non OEM pads (Not sure what brand - receipt only quotes a generic part number). I experienced brake fade under heavy braking .... coming down through hill country for example. Within a week I started developing a shudder. This progressed to the point that the car was almost undrivable. No questions asked, the mechanic replaced the rotors but to no avail, as I had the same problem within a few days.

I'd read great reports about the DBA T3 rotors, so I asked Gary if he could source some. Never looked back. The non OEM pads still appear to be the week link, with a bit of squeaking at low speed and quite a bit of dust.....and still a bit of fade but nowhere near as bad as before. The T3s are still in great nick years later.

So, it's interesting that a couple of guys on here are reporting no issues with RDA equipment. Bad batch maybe?

Either way, I'll stick with the T3s and source an alternate pad when the time comes.

Cheers,

Kev.

Yes .. those are the type of problems I'd like to avoid.
I've ordered a set of T3's and still looking for pads to suit .. but I'm leaning towards Akebono ceramics.

Where are you from mate? I have a set of Bosch ceremics to try next. I'll happily pass them on to you to try if you want? PM me