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    New Front Brake Pads and possibly rotors?

    Hello.

    I was told you might be able to help me out with a pair of brake pads for the front of my AH astra turbo and possibly the rotors as well?

    I am not after anything special perse but they have to be at least as good as the stock ones (imo the brakes on this car are very good)

    But since its out of warranty I might as well get something else.

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    Hi there,

    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by steinmetz Click here to enlarge
    I was told you might be able to help me out with a pair of brake pads for the front of my AH astra turbo and possibly the rotors as well?

    I am not after anything special perse but they have to be at least as good as the stock ones (imo the brakes on this car are very good)
    If you're just after std replacement items (nothing extra performance wise) I would recommend QFM HPX pads ($79 for the set) and RDA std rotors ($95 each).

    But since its out of warranty I might as well get something else.
    Manufactures (or dealers) aren't allowed to void warranties for the fitment of aftermarket brake parts. If they ever do take their arse down to the ACCC and sue them for your inconvenience and time.

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    Gidday Greg

    i have an Astra H Turbo needing to replace rotors and pads
    car gets used for probably 3 track days a year plus the odd spirited drive but is also a daily driver

    what rotor would you recommend, RDA slotted or DBA Street or 4000 series ?
    and which brake pads would suit

    my rear rotors are fine so wont replace them however would replace whole set of pads

    ive tried conacting sources in New Zealand and to be honest they are not familar with the car so cannot recommend
    best options so are guessing which is not really my cup of tea

    the new zealand RDA distrubutor advised me RDA rotors are not stocked for this vehicle and another brake specialist
    telling me to get the DBA 4000 sets as they were DBA agents

    your thoughts would be awesome (and hey if you could ship to New Zeland give me a yell)

    Cheers

    Kev

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    Hi Kev,

    I would go QFM A1RM pads (Ferodo DS2500 equivalent) all round and RDA Slotted rotors for the front. The 4000's are good, but really their only advantage of RDA is the thermal marking paint, in terms of price, the RDA are hard to go past, but I'll quote on both. Prices as follows:

    Front A1RM Pads $119
    Rear A1RM Pads $119
    Front RDA Slotted $265 for the pair
    Front DBA 4000 Series Slotted $195 PER ROTOR

    Shipping NZ on a pair of front rotors and front and rear pads $189 - It's a killer cause the only option is Air Freight.
    OR
    Shipping on just front and rear pads $55

    Any other questions just let me know!

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    Hi Greg

    Would shipping for two sets of rotors be any cheaper as i need fronts as well or is it double the weight double the freight ?

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    Only be cheaper if youre installing mine to Steve :P

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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by nz-sri Click here to enlarge
    Hi Greg

    Would shipping for two sets of rotors be any cheaper as i need fronts as well or is it double the weight double the freight ?
    Yeah would be double the freight unfortunately. Maximum weight is 20kg so to do two pairs of front rotors would be 2 x 20kg freight as apposed to 40kg freight if that makes sense.
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    Thanks Greg, Sorry Steve

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    Phone call made , goods paid
    cheers Greg

    Steve will keep you posted mate, Will have to catch up sometime soon

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    Cheers Greg , arrived this morning
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