my AUSI 300mm front brake retro/ Teraflex rear disc conversion

[Gojeep]

XJRocket[/LEFT];244183834]Eh I don't think they are exactly the same. I know the hub register is different... I have a 98 Cobra and have tried it. Urban

Yan​

, Can you tell us the hole to hole dimension on the caliper mounts? The

stang​

is 132mm. Also can you find the hub/rotor offset (back of rotor to back of hat)?

I just checked my drawing of the caliper bracket for you and the Falcon caliper hole spacing is 130 mm.
Falcon rotor diameter is 298 mm, total rotor height is 65 mm, thickness 28 mm, centre hole 71.5 mm
Your Cobra rotor diameter is 330 mm, total rotor height is 43.5 mm, thickness 28 mm, centre hole 71 mm

I am actually thinking of building another kit using those Cobra rotors but with my new set of 4 piston Brembo calipers I have from an SRT.

 

[XJRocket]

I just checked my drawing of the caliper bracket for you and the Falcon caliper hole spacing is 130 mm.
Falcon rotor diameter is 298 mm, total rotor height is 65 mm, thickness 28 mm, centre hole 71.5 mm
Your Cobra rotor diameter is 330 mm, total rotor height is 43.5 mm, thickness 28 mm, centre hole 71 mm

I am actually thinking of building another kit using those Cobra rotors but with my new set of 4 piston Brembo calipers I have from an SRT.

Or you could use the Brembos off of a Euro Focus RS... Which is identical to the Cobra R calipers over here, and identical to many brembos on Peugeots, Renaults, and other "Euro cars." Do they have the Focus RS in Australia?

 

[Gojeep]

I already have a couple of sets of the SRT Brembos that came on the Challenger and Grand Cherokee.
Think we got a limited number of the Focus RS but there are more of the Evo's and other Japanese cars that have them than Euro's here.

 

[LazersGoPEWPEW]

So what's a legit upgrade to the front brakes that doesn't require me to spend a fortune.

 

[Boostwerks.com]

If you guy's are interested in a Lug mount solution (far superior to a slide mount caliper) just shoot me a PM. Our kits are built to order and are now available.

 

[chpmnsws6]

If you guy's are interested in a Lug mount solution (far superior to a slide mount caliper) just shoot me a PM. Our kits are built to order and are now available.

Fit under stock wheels?

 

[Boostwerks.com]

Fit under stock wheels?

It would depend on the wheel, but you would need wheel spacers. We can source a narrow caliper if prefered, but there is a drastic increase in cost ($500).

I can get you some measurements if you'd like.

Bryson

 

[urban yan]

Upgrade time.
I was going to wait for the weather to improve, but a leak in my front brake line changed my plans.

- DBA T3 Clubspec 4000 Front Rotors
- StopTech High Carbon Cryo-Stop Brake Rear Rotors
- Hawk HPS High Performance Street Pads
- ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid

 

[Talyn]

Those are some nice looking rotors

 

[urban yan]

Hah, you should know. You suggested them.

 

[Talyn]

I knew they were high quality, but I have never seen an actual photo of one.

 

[gptrilik]

I knew they were high quality, but I have never seen an actual photo of one.

So any difference from the original ones in the 300mm upgrade set of the 06, 07, 08 timeframe?

I'm in the need of a pair and wondering whether to go this route or even perhaps back to a setup where I can get consumables in continent...

Gptrilik

 

[Talyn]

Was Ken not able to get you a pair?

 

[gptrilik]

Was Ken not able to get you a pair?

I got a response back from him with pricing. If he gave them to me in USD, the T3 rotors are more than the group buy price for the kit 10 years ago.. I'm hoping that he quoted me in Australian dollars..

Waiting to hear back. Based on what he says I will either pick up a pair of T3 rotors, or start planning the journey back to parts that I can source here in the States.

gptrilik

 

[Talyn]

Is the T3 the only ones he can get currently?

 

[gptrilik]

Is the T3 the only ones he can get currently?

No he quoted me the T2s as well. The T3s are marketed towards club racers.. Not sure I need something like that for the XJ. What I don't recall is what kind of rotor was on it originally with the kit Marcus had?

Do you recall?

gptrilik

 

[urban yan]

My T3 dbas cost $153usd each; they're actually a damn good rotor... even for a daily driver. If the quotes you're getting seem on the high side than perhaps you're being quoted for the dba T3 2-piece rotors (their 5000 series) opposed to my one piece rotors (T3 4000 series)

 

[Talyn]

The ones that came stock were just a step above the stock rotors with slots. Not bad but nothing special. If the T3s are that much I don't think you would really need that. Personally I would go with their cheapest rotor with slots. While DBA is new to the US market they are known for high quality in Australia. I don't think you will go wrong with any of their rotors.

 

[techno1154]

So any difference from the original ones in the 300mm upgrade set of the 06, 07, 08 timeframe?

I'm in the need of a pair and wondering whether to go this route or even perhaps back to a setup where I can get consumables in continent...

Gptrilik

I am one of the original ( first set of users) purchasers here in the US as part of the group buy. The 300 MM (measured 298MM) rotors are rock solid and show no sign of wear. The pads are scary when cold. I have been keeping my eyes open for some good street pads with a cold bite but could find nothing here in the US at the normal brake parts suppliers. I think Talyn may know where some are availability.

 

[Talyn]

Ken at KNS Brakes [[email protected]] can get the rotors and pads. The part number for the rotor is DBA 4504.

Also, Porterfield Performance Brakes can do pads for this kit in several compounds.