TRW Disc Brake Rotor 280mm x 8 Min

TRW · Part number DF4442S · NZ$144.00 incl. GST

TRW Disc Brake Rotor 280mm x 8 Min by TRW, part number DF4442S.

Price

NZ$144.00 including GST. Part number DF4442S.

Fits these vehicles

• Ford Ixion (1999–2004)
• Ford Telstar (1997–2002)
• Mazda 3 (2003–2009)
• Mazda 323 (2000–2004)
• Mazda 323 (2000–2004)
• Mazda 323 (2001–2004)
• Mazda 6 (2002–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2002–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2002–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2002–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2002–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2002–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2002–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2002–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2002–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2002–2008)
• Mazda 6 (2002–2012)
• Mazda 6 (2005–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2005–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2005–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2005–2007)
• Mazda 6 (2007–2012)
• Mazda 6 (2007–2012)
• Mazda 6 (2007–2013)
• Mazda 6 (2007–2013)
• Mazda 6 (2007–2013)
• Mazda 6 (2007–2013)
• Mazda 6 (2007–2013)
• Mazda 6 (2007–2013)
• Mazda 6 (2007–2013)
• Mazda 6 (2008–2012)
• Mazda 6 (2008–2012)
• Mazda 6 (2008–2012)
• Mazda 6 (2008–2013)
• Mazda 6 (2008–2013)
• Mazda 6 (2010–2012)
• Mazda 6 (2010–2012)
• Mazda 6 (2010–2012)
• Mazda 6 (2012+)
• Mazda 6 (2012+)

Description

Swapping Out Your Disc Brake Rotors — The TRW Way
> Disc brake rotors? They're the shiny metal discs doing laps with your wheels. They're what your brake pads grip onto. Over time, they cop a hiding from heat and friction and can end up warped, cracked, or too thin. That's bad news for stopping, especially if you're always in stop-start traffic in your Mazda 3 or Mazda 6.

Symptoms That Led You Here
• Your brake pedal or steering wheel's doing the Macarena when you brake.
• Your brakes sound like a bag of spanners.
• It feels like you need a football field to stop.
• Your rotors look like the surface of the moon – grooves, cracks, the works.
• Your brake pedal feels softer than a cafe lunch.

Will it pass WOF?
Nah, mate. If your brake rotors are rooted – warped or proper damaged – your car's gonna fail its WOF. Brakes are kinda important for not crashing, aye?

DIY or Workshop?
Difficulty: 6/10 (Yeah, a bit tricky)
Estimated Time: An arvo should do it (1-2 hours per axle)
Tools Required: Jack, jack stands (never get under a car supported only by a jack!), wheel nut wrench, brake caliper compression tool, socket set, torque wrench, brake cleaner, wire brush, and maybe an impact driver if those rotor screws are being stubborn.

🛠️ Bob's "Get It Done Right" Companion Checklist
Before you get cracking, grab these essentials to make the job safer and easier:
• Safety First, Mates! Chuck on some Safety Glasses to keep the brake dust out of your peepers and some Nitrile Gloves to keep your hands clean.
• Brake Cleaner is Your Friend: Blast away all that nasty brake dust with a can of Brake Cleaner. Makes everything cleaner and easier to work with.
• Copper Anti-Seize Grease: A thin smear of copper anti-seize grease on the hub where the rotor sits can help prevent it seizing on there in the future.

Expert Recommendation
Bob from CARFIX reckons you should always swap out your brake rotors when they're looking worse for wear to keep your braking top-notch and safe as houses. The TRW rotors are a solid choice – known for being tough as nails and stopping you properly in your Mazda. Remember, always do both rotors on an axle (both fronts or both rears) to keep your braking balanced. Bob @ CARFIX is your man for sussing out exactly what you need for your Mazda. Pop into Bob's Shop for a yarn!

Fitment Notes
This TRW disc brake rotor fits a whole heap of Mazda motors, including the Mazda 6 (Atenza), Mazda 3 (Axela), Mazda 626 (Capella), and Mazda Premacy. Just double-check the year, model, and engine of your Mazda to make sure you're getting the right one. Rotors can be different even on the same model.

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🛠️ Bob's Pro Tip: Do the Job Right!
> If you're swapping out these parts on your vehicle;Capella, always install fresh brake pads. Check out our compatible TRW Brake Pads (Part No. GDB3253) to ensure a perfect bed-in and get the job done properly first time!

🧰 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.