Premature Brake Wear Comments/Solutions

[Stephen R.]

There seem to be more posts regarding pre-me brake jobs. Coming from a Honda family, it was 80k before I had the first (and only) one done. Rotors resurfaced fine. At 30k, my PT has a significant lip on the front outer edges. These things are wearing too fast.

Here's what I am contemplating when they get worn out; go aftermarket. Not Wilwood, etc. but DBA http://www.dba.com.au/ This manufacturer has replacements for the PT with a variety of surface options. These are bolt-on replacements. Pads I still need to research. I will of course have the job done by a local performance-minded mechanic. DBAs look to be priced about $100 each drilled and painted for rust protection.

I just can't see going back to the source of the trouble for round two.

Hope this helps. Would other care to comment on their (intended) solutions?

[bobs turbo pt]

i had a 89 daytona needed brakes every 7,500 so did my brothers 88 shadow they were horrible with brakes back then !!

[Grouch]

The biggest problem is Cheap rotors and soft pads. Why do you think you get all this brake dust If you put good rotors and pads on Your brakes problems will be over. What do you expect from a company that puts plastic covers on in place of real chrome wheels

[bobs turbo pt]

very true, grouch, with all the corners chrysler has cut why would they put the best pads and rotors on