New Brake Pad Selections from DBA - Street and Track

KNS Brakes · 12-03-2017, 01:30 PM

DBA has been upping the game to include some high quality brake pads to go along with the renowned rotors.

The compounds can best be described as street, combo and track only.

Street

Light track/AutoCross/Heavy street

We are still getting used to them with some try outs

Dan at Mach V ran a set of the street/track ones at Summit Point on his 2015 WRX. Dusty - but no fade or judder. Good results so far.

And track only pads

Here is a review of these on a C7 Corvette

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=PIKy0horsYA

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rexworx · 12-11-2017, 04:48 PM

Any more input on these?

Bansheeboy11 · 12-11-2017, 05:09 PM

I wish i got a set of these, i tried to get them for months but they had a bunch of delays so i went with a set of G-Loc's, i may give these a shot next year for auto-x.

KNS Brakes · 12-12-2017, 10:41 AM

Some of the pad shapes and compounds are still coming in so the SD pads are hard to get.

We have run some of the XP 650 on a WRX at Summit Point. They held up to track use for one day on Mach V's car. Quite dusty though.

We also have this review on the XP+735's

DBA XP+735 Track Pad Review \| Sons of Speed - YouTube

KNS Brakes · 12-12-2017, 02:38 PM

......aaand duplicate post

MORGSY · 12-12-2017, 02:54 PM

Interesting... On the market for some new pads for my 15' WRX that gets street and heavy track use.

KNS Brakes · 12-12-2017, 03:00 PM

Have not invented that pad yet but I'm working on it. Z

KNS Brakes · 01-11-2018, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MORGSY

Interesting... On the market for some new pads for my 15' WRX that gets street and heavy track use.

Street and heavy track use - no not so much. Especially on a WRX.

But the XP650 is streetable albeit with a bit of dust.

Parts incoming - more testing and review to follow.

Ken

rexworx · 01-16-2018, 05:56 PM

Im interested how the XP650 compares to the Hawk HP+ or Street Race pads.

Also how the SP500 or SD610 compare to the Hawk 5.0 Streets pads.

KNS Brakes · 01-17-2018, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rexworx

Im interested how the XP650 compares to the Hawk HP+ or Street Race pads.

I have had a set on Mach V's 2015 WRX w/ Brembo's for several months.

I need his full report but this is what we have talked about.

Brake torque is good and there is little to no noise. Rotor wear is TBD.
They do make a lot of dust.

At a low effort track day he was able to lap Summit Point pretty well.

Calling Dan Hurwitz

KNS Brakes · 01-17-2018, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rexworx

Also how the SP500 or SD610 compare to the Hawk 5.0 Streets pads.

I have ran plenty of HPS, HPS 5.0 and Stoptech pads in various Subaru's.

Once they get in the rears I will test them after I am finished with the GiroDisc SS that I am testing now.

rexworx · 02-22-2018, 05:19 PM

Any updates on these?

KNS Brakes · 02-22-2018, 06:52 PM

I have the SP500's for my STI now but so far I just took good pictures.

Hope to get them on next week.

Last Humans Garage did a good review on the 2015 WRX versions on his youtube channel

2015 Subaru WRX Ep. 884: Installing DBA Brake Rotors and Pads -- KNSBrakes.com - YouTube

rexworx · 02-27-2018, 11:54 AM

Yeah Im hoping there will be some more reviews from some folks with a bit more experience in general.

gti_speed · 03-16-2018, 03:10 PM

Just ordered the XP+735's to go with a new set of T3 4000 rotors! Thanks Guys!

Will be sure to post back here after install with AutoX and TrackDay impressions on my 2016 STI.

KNS Brakes · 03-19-2018, 10:38 AM

We are getting more and more feedback on these pads. I have a set of the street pads for my 08 STI and my C6 Z06 to install that are just waiting for better weather.

Ken

snake32 · 04-04-2018, 02:01 PM

Just made a quick Review on my last purchase from you, loving those XP650 on my daily

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho...5#post45603205

KNS Brakes · 04-04-2018, 04:06 PM

That's a great review thanks

gti_speed · 05-10-2018, 09:29 AM

XP+735 Pad Review - https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho...1#post45644781

Samurai Jack · 06-07-2018, 02:12 PM

Ken and Nick -

How would you compare the DBA XP650 and XP+735 to the Carbotech XP8?

KNS Brakes · 06-07-2018, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai Jack

Ken and Nick -

How would you compare the DBA XP650 and XP+735 to the Carbotech XP8?

The XP650 is probably a bit less than an XP8 but is quiet and actually streetable although it is dusty.

The 735 is roughly an XP10.

Ken

12-03-2017, 01:30 PM	#1
KNS Brakes Former Vendor Member#: 125739 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2007 1500HD Need Brakes? 919.420.0021	New Brake Pad Selections from DBA - Street and Track DBA has been upping the game to include some high quality brake pads to go along with the renowned rotors. The compounds can best be described as street, combo and track only. Street Light track/AutoCross/Heavy street We are still getting used to them with some try outs Dan at Mach V ran a set of the street/track ones at Summit Point on his 2015 WRX. Dusty - but no fade or judder. Good results so far. And track only pads Here is a review of these on a C7 Corvette https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=PIKy0horsYA * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by KNS Brakes; 01-11-2018 at 12:47 PM.

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12-11-2017, 04:48 PM	#2
rexworx Scooby Guru Member#: 103232 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: GTX3576R 05GD, GTX3076R'd FXT Vehicle: GTX 3071R'd 11WRX PPG,4.44,LSD,E85,6spdx3	Any more input on these?

12-11-2017, 05:09 PM	#3
Bansheeboy11 Scooby Specialist Member#: 182415 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New York Vehicle: 1999 RS Aspen White	I wish i got a set of these, i tried to get them for months but they had a bunch of delays so i went with a set of G-Loc's, i may give these a shot next year for auto-x.

12-12-2017, 02:38 PM	#5
KNS Brakes Former Vendor Member#: 125739 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2007 1500HD Need Brakes? 919.420.0021	......aaand duplicate post

12-12-2017, 02:54 PM	#6
MORGSY Scooby Newbie Member#: 408655 Join Date: Dec 2014 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Los Angeles Vehicle: 18 STI CWP	Interesting... On the market for some new pads for my 15' WRX that gets street and heavy track use.

12-12-2017, 03:00 PM	#7
KNS Brakes Former Vendor Member#: 125739 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2007 1500HD Need Brakes? 919.420.0021	Have not invented that pad yet but I'm working on it. Z

01-16-2018, 05:56 PM	#9
rexworx Scooby Guru Member#: 103232 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: GTX3576R 05GD, GTX3076R'd FXT Vehicle: GTX 3071R'd 11WRX PPG,4.44,LSD,E85,6spdx3	Im interested how the XP650 compares to the Hawk HP+ or Street Race pads. Also how the SP500 or SD610 compare to the Hawk 5.0 Streets pads.

02-22-2018, 05:19 PM	#12
rexworx Scooby Guru Member#: 103232 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: GTX3576R 05GD, GTX3076R'd FXT Vehicle: GTX 3071R'd 11WRX PPG,4.44,LSD,E85,6spdx3	Any updates on these?

02-27-2018, 11:54 AM	#14
rexworx Scooby Guru Member#: 103232 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: GTX3576R 05GD, GTX3076R'd FXT Vehicle: GTX 3071R'd 11WRX PPG,4.44,LSD,E85,6spdx3	Yeah Im hoping there will be some more reviews from some folks with a bit more experience in general.

03-16-2018, 03:10 PM	#15
gti_speed Scooby Newbie Member#: 483443 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pittsburgh PA Vehicle: 2016 WRX STI Ice Silver	Just ordered the XP+735's to go with a new set of T3 4000 rotors! Thanks Guys! Will be sure to post back here after install with AutoX and TrackDay impressions on my 2016 STI.

03-19-2018, 10:38 AM	#16
KNS Brakes Former Vendor Member#: 125739 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2007 1500HD Need Brakes? 919.420.0021	We are getting more and more feedback on these pads. I have a set of the street pads for my 08 STI and my C6 Z06 to install that are just waiting for better weather. Ken

04-04-2018, 02:01 PM	#17
snake32 Scooby Specialist Member#: 167338 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Texas Vehicle: 11 Wrx hatch Dgm	Just made a quick Review on my last purchase from you, loving those XP650 on my daily https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho...5#post45603205

04-04-2018, 04:06 PM	#18
KNS Brakes Former Vendor Member#: 125739 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2007 1500HD Need Brakes? 919.420.0021	That's a great review thanks

05-10-2018, 09:29 AM	#19
gti_speed Scooby Newbie Member#: 483443 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pittsburgh PA Vehicle: 2016 WRX STI Ice Silver	XP+735 Pad Review - https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho...1#post45644781

06-07-2018, 02:12 PM	#20
Samurai Jack Scooby Guru Member#: 21145 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Not in my own time Vehicle: 2002 Enemy of Aku	Ken and Nick - How would you compare the DBA XP650 and XP+735 to the Carbotech XP8?