When it comes to the safety of your ride, upgrading your vehicle’s brakes offers a boost in all the right places. Your OE brakes don’t have to be at the end of their life – and showing signs of brake wear – for you to consider a replacement however.
Switching your OE brakes for a performance brake kit or rotors from premium brand DBA can unlock several plus-points. Those in the middle of a heavy build, modifying their 4×4, undertaking A LOT of towing or indulging in the occasional track day will all be able to realise the benefits of a well-timed brake upgrade. But, what key differences will you notice when making the change from standard to heavy-duty?
1. Shorter stopping distances
With improved stopping power across all conditions apart of the package with a vehicle-specific DBA brake kit, you can discover the consistency that allows you to brake safely in the most extreme scenarios.
2. Longer life
Designed and developed with durability in mind, the DBA Xtreme Performance brake kit’s unique Kangaroo Paw structure and bisymmetrical curved slots are made for heavy use. The non-friction areas are also coated with special paint to ensure an enhanced appearance that lasts and a reduced risk of corrosion.
3. Quieter braking
Using heavy duty brakes is a thrill for all the senses, but it’s their lack of noise that ticks the right boxes. When compared to standard, OE brakes, heavy-duty brakes offer a much quieter and more satisfying braking experience.
4. Better load handling and safety
DBA brake pads are engineered in a way that guarantees braking consistency across all terrains, whether you’re driving on the road (or at a club track day) or off. A fact that makes them ideal for towing, heavy vehicle builds and fast road use.
Although the temperature varies depending on the product selected, braking consistency is maintained right up to 550°C, with some kits rated much higher. This ensures the highest spec pad for road use and a significant performance increase over OE brake setups.
5. Less brake fade when hot
Your 4×4 adventures will take you to some pretty incredible places and across varied terrain. With this in mind, you need to be prepared for anything! When the heat is on, there’s one common problem that a performance brake upgrade could just help you solve as Fast Car details:
“Brake fade is the biggest problem when it comes to excess heat. However, you still need some for brakes to work. It’s the friction caused by the pad rubbing on the rotor (disc) that slows the car by converting the motion energy to heat energy. Obviously, the temperature is increased with how hard and how much the brakes are used. It is this head which needs to be dissipated effectively. Upgrades are designed to do both.”
Explore our DBA brakes and rotors today
Whether you opt for a DBA Xtreme Performance Brake Kit, DBA Street Performance Brake Kit or DBA X-Gold Brake Kit realising all the key differences detailed above is possible. As a market leader in performance braking, DBA is an upgrade brand well known for its high standards, improved component life, reliability, and compatibility with heavy and modified vehicles.
Shop our full range of DBA brakes and rotors right here to find the kit or components that work for your vehicle make and model.