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DBA Disc Brake Rotor 4000 HD

DBA Brakes — DBA Disc Brake Rotor 4000 HD — part number DBA42393

DBA Brakes · Part number DBA42393 · NZ$406.00 incl. GST

For your Porsche 911 or Cayman, these Disc Brake Rotors are the real deal, acting like the unsung heroes of your stopping power, designed to handle the heat and grit of Kiwi roads and track days, ensuring you can always pull up sharp and safe.

Price

NZ$406.00 including GST. Part number DBA42393.

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Description

Disc Brake Rotor Replacement — Bob's Guide to Stopping Power!
> Disc brake rotors are those crucial metal discs that spin with your wheel, providing the surface your brake pads clamp onto to slow you down. For high-performance Porsches, they're engineered tough to handle the scorching heat and friction from spirited driving, track days, or those emergency stops, but even the best can wear down, warp, or crack over time.
Has Your Porsche Been Talking To You?
• Feeling a shimmy or pulsation through the brake pedal or steering wheel when you hit the anchors?
• Hearing squeals, grinding, or scraping noises that make you wince?
• Noticing it takes a bit longer to stop, or the pedal feels a bit 'mushy'?
• Can you see tell-tale scoring, deep grooves, cracks, or odd discolouration on the rotor surface?
• Catching a whiff of something burning after a spirited drive?
WOF Check-Up Time?
Absolutely not! If your brake rotors are looking worse for wear — severely worn, warped, or cracked — your pride and joy will fail its Warrant of Fitness (WOF) inspection here in New Zealand. Top-notch braking isn't just nice to have; it's non-negotiable for safety.
DIY or Call in the Pros?
Difficulty: 7/10 (This one's for the seasoned DIYers, no worries if you're not quite there yet!)
Estimated Time: 1-2 hours per axle (if you know your way around a spanner)
Tools Required: Jack and trusty jack stands, wheel nut wrench, brake caliper compression tool, torque wrench (don't skip this!), a good socket set, brake cleaner, a wire brush, and maybe an impact driver for those stubborn rotor screws.
🛠️ Bob's "Get It Done Right" Companion Checklist
Before you dive in, make sure you've got these bits and bobs handy to keep you safe and your job sorted:
• Brake Cleaner: Essential for blasting away carbon dust and grime, leaving a squeaky-clean surface.
• Anti-seize caliper grease: A must-have for smooth operation and preventing seized components.
• Safety Glasses: Protect those peepers! You only get one pair, mate.
• Heavy-Duty Nitrile Gloves: Keep your hands clean and protected from all that brake dust and grime.
Expert Recommendation
Bob @ CARFIX always reckons you should replace brake rotors at the first sign of wear or damage, especially on a high-performance machine like a Porsche where stopping on a dime is paramount. These DBA rotors are a fantastic pick, renowned for their quality and performance, designed to meet or even beat OEM specs for your Porsche. Bob @ CARFIX is always on hand to help you work out exactly what part you need for your Porsche. Make sure you head over to Bob's Shop for a chat!
Fitment Notes
This particular DBA disc brake rotor is tailor-made for a range of high-performance Porsche models, including various 911 Carrera, 911 Turbo, 718 Boxster T, and Cayman S variants from 2006 onwards. Always double-check the exact fitment for your specific model year and trim level — Porsche loves to mix things up with different brake systems across its range, so it's always worth a quick check!

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🛠️ Bob's Pro Tip: Do the Job Right!

🧰 What Else You'll Need:
• Safety First: Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always secure it on heavy-duty safety jack stands.
• Brake Dust Protection: Keep a pack of Nitrile Gloves handy to protect your hands from grease and dust.
• Clean and Prep: Use Brake Cleaner to clean the anti-corrosion shipping oil off the new rotors before mounting the calipers.
• Lubrication: Apply caliper grease to caliper slide pins and pad contact points to prevent squealing.