RDA disc rotors vs DBA rotors

[Aus78Formula]

Hi all,

I did some hunting around for a good deal on some slotted rotors for my 98 Stato but somewhere along the line got my brands mixed up. Anyway, 4 new rotors arrived by RDA, I thought I had ordered DBA rotors, the old aussie vs Chinese thing. Have I stuffed up?

So...is there anything bad about these parts other than being shipped over? They came with free no name brake pads which I never had any intention in using, some deal they had going I guess.

thanks,
Ben

[ucrvme]

They have intentionally mislead you - if you used ebay ask for you money back.

i personally have DBA 5000 and they are fantastic stops dead everytime but i'm unsure about the RDA

[Aus78Formula]

Nothing like that, I was going through DBA prices and then found the good deal on RDA's, got my letters mixed up.

[wildss]

rda's are made by dba

[cpbait]

yeh rda's are virtually the same, i put dba slotted on all round, had to change my front discs, one had warped after machining with a brake pad change,
so i put rda on the fronts to replace and no real difference in the two that i have noticed, so it will be ok, i wouldn't worry about it at all.
i use bendix general ct pads all round with mine and no troubles either way with either of those discs names.

hope that helps a bit, thats from my personal experience with both, i was unsure at the start too, but both virtually the same, one isn't better than the other in my opinion.

[greenacc]

I have been using standard RDA rotors on the front of my car for about 6 years. Had no trouble with them either.

[VrWagz1]

Dont worry they'll be fine, I run ADB's and they work fine even under mild race conditions.

[Ozzie]

RDA = Rotors & Drums Australia

DBA = Disk Brakes Australia

Their both Australian and both owned by same company as mentioned. They also own EBC Brakes

[gslrallysport]

Their both Australian and both owned by same company as mentioned. They also own EBC Brakes

Um no... RDA and DBA are completely seperate companies. The ONLY connection between the two of them is the founder of RDA used to work for DBA back in the day, then split to make his own company.

RDA certainly doesn't own EBC. They're the Australian distributor for EBC, but EBC is a bigger company than all the Australian brake part manufacturers put together.

the old aussie vs Chinese thing

Don't feel too bad, unless you bought 4000 or 5000 series rotors, then both are made in China. As are Protex, Reliance etc. etc....

Certainly in standard rotors (be it std, or slotted) the RDA seems to have the quality advantage over the DBA. DBA also don't help them self with their 'aftercast' drilled rotors which continue to crack...

[Ozzie]

My bad.

Thanks for clearing that up

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Yep, I will back up what gsrallysport said.

DBA are the ones that are misleading when they claim their rotors are Australian made, only a small selection are. Just because something is made in China, doesn't mean it is poor quality. An Australian owned company that has it's manufacturing plant in China is only taking advantage of less expensive labour and overheads. the same manufacturing tools and techniques are used as if they are made in Australia, just made in China. (Most of the time).

[gslrallysport]

DBA are the ones that are misleading when they claim their rotors are Australian made, only a small selection are. Just because something is made in China, doesn't mean it is poor quality. An Australian owned company that has it's manufacturing plant in China is only taking advantage of less expensive labour and overheads. the same manufacturing tools and techniques are used as if they are made in Australia, just made in China. (Most of the time).

Also just to take that point one step further, the RDA manufacturing plant in China is owned by RDA, and does soley their stuff. They have complete control of the quality. On the hand hand, and as NAAB rightly points out, DBA are manufacturing alot of their gear overseas, but not in their own factory, but to the cheapest bidder.

Like I said, unless you're buying 4000 or 5000 series DBA, you're FAR BETTER off buying RDA...

[doms3]

Have used rda on my caprice for awhile and seem to be all good

[SimoVXSS]

Just installed RDA's front and back. More than happy with them

[AyeJay]

Does anybody know the price of the DBA 4000/5000??

[scvs6]

I have RDA slotted rotors on the front and rear of my VS. Been on there for over two years and haven't had a problem.

DBA 4000 Series Wiper Slot are worth $295 each. Just got some for my Statesman.

[CAPRILICIOUS WL]

Iv got the slotted and dimpled RDA roters that I picked up for $250 for all 4 brand new.
Fairly happy with them.
I think my pads thou QFM HPX have let me down.
Just need better stoping force as I'm driving a 2 tonne car.

[Troy711]

Does anybody know the price of the DBA 4000/5000??

Look at the top of the forum for GSL Rallysport. Ask in there and Greg will give you a good price (nice bloke too).

[VS 5.0]

Iv got the slotted and dimpled RDA roters that I picked up for $250 for all 4 brand new.
Fairly happy with them.
I think my pads thou QFM HPX have let me down.
Just need better stoping force as I'm driving a 2 tonne car.

Are they the same pads that got paint all over them ?

[torana355]

Iv got the slotted and dimpled RDA roters that I picked up for $250 for all 4 brand new.
Fairly happy with them.
I think my pads thou QFM HPX have let me down.
Just need better stoping force as I'm driving a 2 tonne car.

I have the exact same rotors, the Gold dimpled and slotted RDA's. I have had them for over a year and they have been flawless. They make a little noise but nothing to loud.

[CAPRILICIOUS WL]

Are they the same pads that got paint all over them ?

Lol yep yep
But I painted ages after I got those pads put in so it can't be the paint cause there performance wasn't altered after the calipers were sprayed.