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Brake discs STOPTECH or DBA
I did two-piece stoptech rotors on my Viper. The solid rotors on those were 27lbs each wheel. The stoptech rotors are around 17.x lbs each. So I saved 10lbs per wheel, its a huge difference in rotating mass. I improve my MPG, not kidding and feels a lot more agile having lost that weight. The car isnt working as hard to rotate all 4 wheels!!!
Pros: significant weight saving, improved agility, better MPG
Vehicle:
Dodge Viper
Buy DBA rotors and Bendix GCT pads from any SuperAutoCo- they have a great service life, make minimal dust and won’t warp on you.
Pros: great service life, minimal dust
Cons: may warp
If you replace. DBA rotors are probably as good as youre going to get locally.
Pros: DBA rotors good quality
Cryo Stoptech slotted rotors with Isweep 3000 short track pads front, Stoptech slotted rotors and Isweep 3000 pads rear, SS brake lines
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
DBA T3 rotors and QFM pads on mine.
Pros: using DBA rotors
I went DBA
Pros: using DBA
Front rotors people usually get dba or ebc
Pros: common rotor brands
Stainless steel break lines w/ceramic pads (OEM calipers)\n\n\\-DBA cross drilled rotors
Vehicle:
Subaru
Was literally checking out these rotors for our FJ Cruiser, a lot of other FJ owners use the T2 and T3 rotors but I really wanted to avoid a slotted rotor due to dust and wear concerns. Have a set of DVA XP pads in the meantime.
Pros: avoid slotted rotor
Cons: dust and wear concerns
Vehicle:
Toyota FJ Cruiser
I bought new set of rotors DBA 5000 T3, (floating rotors) and paired them with ebc rp1 pads. I have rbf600 fluid (around 1,5y old) and braided brake lines. Car is 370z.
Did the bedding in procedure, all good. Rotors have 300km, all works perfectly.
Today i went to a track day and did several very powerful brakings, but also did a cool down lap. And on that first stint, my pedal got soft. Ok, fluid will change.... But stopping in the paddock, the brakes were smoking a bit. I immediately rushed out and did a few km outside, cca 80-90kmh to cool the brakes down. Worked well, they were cool. But then i checked paint markings, all changed colors, indicating rotors exceeded 630°C.
And that was one short stint. So later when i drove, i was very gentle, all good...but i feel slight judder around 120kmh, and when i brake, the steering wheel shakes a bit.
Did i really manage to ruin completely new rotors in ONE stint?
Pros: works perfectly initially
Cons: pedal got soft, brakes smoking
Vehicle:
Nissan
Mileage: 300 km
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Which brake discs to choose — STOPTECH or DBA?
If choosing brake discs across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare brake discs across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which brake discs are better — DBA or STOPTECH?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake discs STOPTECH were overall better than DBA.
- STOPTECH received a PR Score of 94 out of 100, and DBA scored 90 points.
- STOPTECH ranked 4 in the overall ranking, and DBA ranked 9.
- The average rating is higher for DBA (4.4) than for DBA (4.4).
Which brake discs are more popular — STOPTECH or DBA?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake discs STOPTECH were overall more popular than DBA.
By vote balance, brake discs STOPTECH surpassed DBA:
- For STOPTECH, the ratio of positive (201) to negative (12) votes is 189 votes.
- For DBA, the ratio of positive (124) to negative (13) votes is 111 votes.
By number of reviews, brake discs STOPTECH surpassed DBA:
- For brake discs STOPTECH there are 70 reviews: 65 positive, 3 neutral, 2 negative.
- For brake discs DBA there are 45 reviews: 40 positive, 2 neutral, 3 negative.
Which brake discs do car owners prefer — STOPTECH or DBA?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, brake discs STOPTECH and DBA have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
Other comparisons of brake discs
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For example, comparisons of brake discs STOPTECH with: Zimmermann, POWER STOP, Brembo, Centric, OEM Volkswagen, EBC, Raybestos, R1 Concepts, ATE, Bosch.
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