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Brakes Direct

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3177 0806

Address: 441 Nudgee Rd 4011 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.brakesdirect.com.au

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25.01.2022 FREE BREMBO front pads for 6/4 piston Brembo calipers to suit FPV and Ford Falcons when you order Alcon 2 piece front rotors to match! Order a pair of Alcon Specialist Brakes & Clutches 2 piece semi-floating 355x32mm rotors, and get the matching Brembo pads FREE! That's only $999 for a pair of Alcon rotors, with floating hats assembled using sprung 'T" bobbins (no noise) and a set of Brembo pads to match!... FREE delivery Australia wide! Looking for more or doing regular track work? Upgrade the Alcon rings to Forza Brakes rings for only an extra $299! Upgrade the pads to pads of your choice less $100 off the normal cost! Limited stock only of the Alcon rotors, offer valid until sold out. To order, or for more information, give us a call on 1800 374 284!

24.01.2022 The brief was to fill the 18" rims as much as possible... not a common wheel size to run AP Racing's RadiCAL calipers under, but thanks to some magic from Forza Brakes and patience from Jimmy, we're happy to have pulled this monster setup off! Many a grey hair and sleepless night, we look back and laugh on it now!

24.01.2022 Hey #Brisbane, you'll be seeing us around a bit more! #billboard #brakesdirect #motorsport #european #performance @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

24.01.2022 Legendary BW Rallysport! For anyone running an Evo 7-9 Gravel Rally Car with the Homologated VO Brembo calipers, Forza Brakes now has the rear rotors to suit! 295x25mm directionally vaned heat-treated rotors... 7075 hard anodised alloy hats 'D' bobbin floating hardware $549 per complete assembled rotor $349 per replacement ring See more

24.01.2022 Thanks Ian, appreciate the kind words!

23.01.2022 Legendary... great to hear Andrew Price Racing!!!

23.01.2022 Now Available: Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kits Suit Dual Cab Utes! Rear disc conversions have up to 34% shorter braking distance than the OEM drum-braked equivalent vehicle! Key features:... Brake pedal feel and modulation improved over OEM. All kits are fully ADR approved. Straight bolt-on fitment. (R & R wheel bearing required. Bearings included in all kits) All kits supplied with Geomet coated, slotted rotors and Kevlar ceramic brake pads. Uses vehicle bespoke brake calipers for each application. No other changes required. Can be used with up to 40mm lift kit. All mounting hardware included. 24 / 40K warranty on hydraulics and hardware. Available to suit: Toyota Hilux KUN25/26 4WD (2004-2015) Toyota Hilux GUN125/126 4WD (2015-) Ford Ranger PX (2012 on) Mazda BT-50 UR (2012 on) Isuzu D-Max 2WD/4WD (2012 on) Nissan Navara 2WD/4WD (2015 on) $2,199 delivered! To order, call 1800 374 284 or drop us a direct message!

22.01.2022 Pretty excited to bring these to market, you can order from us using the vehicle lookup on our website! Alternatively, you can order directly from our rally specialists Race Torque Engineering, Mike Dale Automotive and NA Autosport & Engineering!

21.01.2022 Kia Stinger GT Owners! - Forza Brakes' 2 piece motorsport-grade rotors are now available to order! Front - 350x30mm, $599 each Rear - 340x22mm, $549 each... Limited initial stock, after which we'll be taking pre-orders on the next shipment! To order, or for more information give us a call on 1800 374 284! Further Information: Two-piece semi-floating 'H' bobbin (Front): - No noise (perfect for street use too!) - Improved air flow - Low heat transfer to the hub - Both lateral and radial float allows for uniform expansion of the rotor to prevent distortion. Two-piece semi-floating 'D' bobbin (Rear): - No noise (perfect for street use too!) - Both lateral and radial float allows for uniform expansion of the rotor to prevent distortion. High carbon metallurgy: - Optimal thermal conductivity - Improved heat dissipation - Inherently high resistance to distortion and thermal cracking - Lower rotor wear - Reduced levels of brake judder and noise from increased damping capacity Directionally curved vanes: - Improved cooling with higher air flow as the rotor acts as a centrifugal pump - Improved strength and resistance to cracking compared to a pillar constructed rotor - Smoother entry and exit of airflow through the rotor Heat treated castings: - Prevents deformation - Strengthens the bonds between the molecules - Relieves stresses induced from the casting process Forward facing curved slots: - Superior modulation and control - Lower overall disc and pad wear - Best balance between initial response and longevity

20.01.2022 Awesome stuff Trent!

18.01.2022 More pad options to suit the rear of Toyota Chaser JZX100! We were very heavily reliant on QFM to supply the rear pads to suit JZX100, but as most of you would've heard by now, they're out of business and no longer a thing. One of the first product lines we raced to replace was the JZX100 rear! Happy to announce that we now have two more pad options from one of our VERY high-quality pad brands, Compact Brake.... Available in two different compounds, both performance orientated. The first is the Kenji One, which is equivalent to something like the QFM HPX or Bendix Ultimate performance-wise, $79 for the set. The second is the Nano Max, this is more like a Ferodo DS Performance equivalent pad performance-wise, and will be great in the rear of a car doing track work. $89 for the set. We've only just received our first shipment so stock is pretty limited (3 of each compound). We're excited to continue our tradition of supporting the JZX100 community with products otherwise not available, including the 4000 Series T3 rear rotors to suit JZX100, and 4000 Series T3 fronts to suit LS400. As always, any questions feel free to hit us up by phone or send a PM, or else all parts to suit JZX100 can be found and ordered using the vehicle lookup on our website!

18.01.2022 Congratulations Nazim!

16.01.2022 We'll admit, sometimes we let the team down. Often this is because of factors outside our control, mainly for custom parts or brake kits that have many components from various suppliers or manufacturers that need to come together at once. We know we need to communicate these delays better. We're working on improving this process, you have our word. That why it's super refreshing when someone takes the time and effort to give us feedback on a regular order, that is far more reflective of the majority of our business and customer satisfaction level. Thank you very much Daniel, your kind words are very much appreciated!

16.01.2022 Not gonna lie, this kit definitely took some massaging to shoehorn it in there! Thanks again for your patience and understanding Yori Motorsports... go get 'em! #brakesdirect #motorsport #motorsportbrakes #alcon #forza #raybestos

15.01.2022 Brakes Direct COVID-19 Statement - 27th March Due to the effects of COVID-19, Brakes Direct will be reducing the opening hours of our Hendra store to be closed on Saturdays until further notice. We continue to be open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday (QLD Time), observing all recommended government and health recommendations. All of our freight and courier partners continue to operate as normal and deliveries up to now are surprisingly unaffected. ... All of our major suppliers and brands are business as usual, and this combined with our large internal inventory means orders, for the most part, are still as quick as ever! We are however experiencing delays with products which are sourced from overseas, due to the unprecedented decimation of air freight services into Australia. This is mainly affecting freight coming in from the United States and the United Kingdom. Thankfully this is largely limited to motorsport products, which have seen demand fall considerably, with most events cancelled in the short term. Should the situation escalate, the next step for us will be to restrict visitors to our store and remove pick up as an option for orders. If you're close enough to pick up, our couriers are normally same-day delivery anyway, and this service continues to be free of charge. Through our live chat and phone service, we continue to be there for you with the industry's best advice, technical support and product knowledge. Thanks for your continued ongoing support! We're all car enthusiasts, let's get through this together. Stay safe, best of health, catch you on the flip side!

13.01.2022 Fantastic to be onboard RallySport Magazine!

13.01.2022 Mk 3 Ford Focus RS Owners: Looking for a dedicated two-piece motorsport rotor without spending the Earth? Forza Brakes's direct replacement rotors bring professional-level motorsport performance and longevity to your factory brake setup. Forza's rotors are used motorsport globally, including right here in TCR Australia! Two-piece semi-floating 'D' bobbin:... - No noise (perfect for street use too!). For dedicated motorsport only use the wave straps can be removed for full float. - Low heat transfer to the hub High carbon metallurgy: - Optimal thermal conductivity - Improved heat dissipation - Inherently high resistance to distortion and thermal cracking - Lower rotor wear - Reduced levels of brake judder and noise from increased damping capacity Directionally curved vanes: - Improved cooling with higher airflow as the rotor acts as a centrifugal pump - Improved strength and resistance to cracking compared to a pillar constructed rotor - Smoother entry and exit of airflow through the rotor Heat-treated castings: - Prevents deformation - Strengthens the bonds between the molecules - Relieves stresses induced from the casting process Forward-facing curved slots: - Superior modulation and control - Lower overall disc and pad wear - Best balance between initial response and longevity Cost: Complete assembled two-piece (hat/rotor/bobbins) $599 each Any questions, or to order directly with us, give us a call on 1800 FRICTION (374 284)! Alternatively, to order online - www.brakesdirect.com.au

13.01.2022 No problem at all IAS Rally Team! Raybestos Racing Brakes make a phenomenal product, and we're proud to be awarded the Australian distributorship of a brand with such heritage! #1902

13.01.2022 Good luck to all of our customers competing at World Time Attack this weekend. Make sure you tag us in your posts so that we can read about all of your successes!

11.01.2022 Audi RS3 Owners: Now in stock - DBA 5000 Series Wavy Floating Discs to suit both Hatch and Sedan! DBA 5000 Series Wavy Rotor Ring Silver anodised hat made from 7075 alloy... Two-piece semi-floating 'H' bobbin - No noise (perfect for street use) - Improved airflow - Low heat transfer to the hub - Prevents distortion caused by unequal expansion $599 per rotor. All parts to suit RS3 can be ordered over the phone, 1800 374 284, or directly from our website using the vehicle lookup!

11.01.2022 JUST LANDED - Forza Brakes' replacement rotors for the 2018- Peugeot 308 GTi 270 with the 380mm 4 piston Alcon setup! 380x32mm complete two-piece $699 each 380x32mm replacement rings $499 each... Limited initial stock (5 pairs)! To order, or for more information including a wide range of pads to suit, give us a call on 1800 374 284! Further Information: Two-piece semi-floating 'T' bobbin (Front): - No noise (perfect for street use too!) - Improved air flow - Low heat transfer to the hub - Both lateral and radial float allows for uniform expansion of the rotor to prevent distortion. High carbon metallurgy: - Optimal thermal conductivity - Improved heat dissipation - Inherently high resistance to distortion and thermal cracking - Lower rotor wear - Reduced levels of brake judder and noise from increased damping capacity Directionally curved vanes: - Improved cooling with higher air flow as the rotor acts as a centrifugal pump - Improved strength and resistance to cracking compared to a pillar constructed rotor - Smoother entry and exit of airflow through the rotor Heat treated castings: - Prevents deformation - Strengthens the bonds between the molecules - Relieves stresses induced from the casting process Forward facing curved slots: - Superior modulation and control - Lower overall disc and pad wear - Best balance between initial response and longevity

11.01.2022 Evo 5-9 owners: Looking for a dedicated two-piece motorsport rotor without spending the Earth? Forza Brakes's direct replacement rotors bring professional-level motorsport performance and longevity to your factory brake setup. Forza's rotors are used motorsport globally, including right here in TCR Australia! Two-piece semi-floating 'D' bobbin:... - No noise (perfect for street use too!). For dedicated motorsport only use the wave straps can be removed for full float. - Low heat transfer to the hub High carbon metallurgy: - Optimal thermal conductivity - Improved heat dissipation - Inherently high resistance to distortion and thermal cracking - Lower rotor wear - Reduced levels of brake judder and noise from increased damping capacity Directionally curved vanes: - Improved cooling with higher airflow as the rotor acts as a centrifugal pump - Improved strength and resistance to cracking compared to a pillar constructed rotor - Smoother entry and exit of airflow through the rotor Heat-treated castings: - Prevents deformation - Strengthens the bonds between the molecules - Relieves stresses induced from the casting process Forward-facing curved slots: - Superior modulation and control - Lower overall disc and pad wear - Best balance between initial response and longevity Cost: Complete assembled two-piece (hat/rotor/bobbins) $549 each Replacement rings $349 each Any questions, or to order directly with us, give us a call on 1800 FRICTION (374 284)! Alternatively, to order online - www.brakesdirect.com.au

10.01.2022 GU Nissan Patrol 4 piston brake kit, coming in late 2020: Pair of 4 piston 4WD calipers Set of Forza FP3 pads in common shape Pair of 330x34mm two piece motorsport grade Forza rotors... 1699.00 ready to fit! Trade and reseller inquires welcome! #nissan #patrol #gupatrol #brakeupgrade #bbk #brakes #4wd #motorsportbrakes

09.01.2022 Let's do this IAS Rally Team!

09.01.2022 Fantastic to see from Australia's leading brake rotor manufacturer! #dba #discbrakesaustralia #australianmanufacturing

09.01.2022 Fantastic advice on track day setup from our friends at Raybestos Racing Brakes - Australia & New Zealand! #motorsport #motorsportbrakes #raybestosracing

08.01.2022 Thanks Matthew, no problem at all, appreciate the feedback!

07.01.2022 Mk7 Golf R and 8V Audi S3 Owners Looking to run in the Australian Production Car Championship and need a brake kit that meets 3E regulations with standard 340mm diameter brake rotors? This kit was designed by Forza Brakes and ourselves specifically for these vehicles in this category of motorsport and is for sale! (Contact Cem for details)... Just needs some new rotor rings, $399 each and in stock. Part numbers FFD.340.32.216.JAL (left) and FFD.340.32.216.JAR (right). This kit runs 340x32mm rotors, an increase of 2mm in thickness over the factory size rotors (3E permits up to 5mm increase in thickness). Our pick on pads to suit this setup would be the Raybestos Racing Brakes - Australia & New Zealand ST47 pads, which are equivalent to Circo M207/Winmax WN3 or Project Mu H21. $358.97 for the set. Jump on it!

07.01.2022 How to bed in performance and racing pads is something we get asked a lot... now you know!

06.01.2022 No problem at all Shwarze Wurst Motorsport!

06.01.2022 When only the best will do, professional racing pads from Raybestos Racing Brakes - Australia & New Zealand! #Brakes #MotorsportBrakes #Raybestos #Racing #brakesdirect

04.01.2022 Another win for Forza Brakes' FP3 pad in the 24 Hours of Lemons OZ!! "I recently purchased some Forza FP3 pads and some others for a couple of Mazdas I own. One in particular that we run in the Lemons series. Wanting to let you know that we were extremely happy with the FP3 pads in the front of the Mazda 3 race car and we ended up winning the event held at Calder park raceway last weekend! The pads provided better braking force and better pedal feel than the Carbotech pads we had used previously and we didnt experience the end of day brake shudder we had been getting in previous events. The race went for a period of two days with 14 hours continuous on day 1 and 7 hours continuous on day 2. The brakes performed flawlessly and didnt change during that whole period!"

03.01.2022 If you have an aftermarket big brake kit fitted to your car, chances are that we have a Forza Brakes replacement ring available on the shelf! Replacement rings to suit the following kits are now in stock and ready to ship today! Alcon 332x32mm... Alcon 343x32mm Alcon/AP Racing 330x32mm Alcon Advantage Extreme to suit Mitsubishi Evo X and Holden VE Commodore 365x32mm Gusto/K-Sport/VWR 355x32mm PWR Alcon 335x28mm PWR Alcon 365x32mm PWR Alcon 378x32mm Stasis Alcon 370x28mm Steve Petty Motorsport 355x32mm We also have a wide range of complete 2 piece Forza rotors in stock to suit the following vehicles: Mitsubishi Evo 5-9 Hyundai i30N VE HSV with the 365mm AP Racing package Subaru STi Brembo 323mm big brake Toyota Supra JZA80 Holden/Opel Astra VXR and OPC 355mm Brembo package RING ONLY Forza Brake rotors have high carbon metallurgy and heat treated castings for increased durability, and thermal conductivity, as well as curved vanes for improved cooling and forward-facing curved slots for improved brake pedal modulation and waste gas clearance. Prices start at $349 per ring so give us a call on 1800 FRICTION to place your order!

03.01.2022 Alcon Mono 6 Madness from Australia's Alcon Specialist Brakes & Clutches specialist! Until the end of November, order any in-stock replacement pair of Alcon, DBA - Disc Brakes Australia or Forza Brakes rings to suit a Mono 6 front caliper (CAR97/CR6380) setup, and we'll throw in either a set of Ferodo DS Performance pads (for fast street) or a 1L bottle of Project Mu Performance Brakes' (for motorsport) for only $1!* In stock rotors to suit Mono 6 setups:... 343x32mm - Forza FFD.343.32.213.AAL/R $399 each - Forza FFD.343.32.213.CAL/R $399 each 355x32mm - Alcon DIV2146X717C24L/R $899 each - Forza FFD.355.32.215.FAL/R $449 each 365x32mm - Alcon DIV2175X534C24L/R $899 each - Forza FFD.365.32.226.CAL/R $449 each - Forza FFD.365.32.235.FAL/R $449 each 375x32mm - Alcon DIV2202X783S30L/R $699 each 378x32mm - Forza FFD.378.32.245.FAL/R $499 each - DBA DBA52902.1NS $374.97 each - DBA DBA52902.1S $374.97 each 380x32mm - Alcon DIV2175X718C24L/R $899 each Call us to order - 1800 374 284. As always if you're unsure of the part number or fitment just ask! * Excludes trade and bulk order pricing.

03.01.2022 AMG 205 C63 S Owners! - 2020's most anticipated product has just landed! Forza Brakes' 2 piece motorsport-grade rotors are now available in Australia for the current generation AMG C63 S! Front - 390x36mm, $649 each... Rear - 360x26mm, $599 each Limited initial stock, after which we'll be taking pre-orders on the next shipment! To order, or for more information give us a call on 1800 374 284! Further Information: Two-piece semi-floating 'H' bobbin (Front): - No noise (perfect for street use too!) - Improved air flow - Low heat transfer to the hub - Both lateral and radial float allows for uniform expansion of the rotor to prevent distortion. Two-piece semi-floating 'D' bobbin (Rear): - No noise (perfect for street use too!) - Both lateral and radial float allows for uniform expansion of the rotor to prevent distortion. High carbon metallurgy: - Optimal thermal conductivity - Improved heat dissipation - Inherently high resistance to distortion and thermal cracking - Lower rotor wear - Reduced levels of brake judder and noise from increased damping capacity Directionally curved vanes: - Improved cooling with higher air flow as the rotor acts as a centrifugal pump - Improved strength and resistance to cracking compared to a pillar constructed rotor - Smoother entry and exit of airflow through the rotor Heat treated castings: - Prevents deformation - Strengthens the bonds between the molecules - Relieves stresses induced from the casting process Forward facing curved slots: - Superior modulation and control - Lower overall disc and pad wear - Best balance between initial response and longevity

03.01.2022 Are car forums still a thing, or have Facebook Groups taken over? If not, which forums are you still involved with?

03.01.2022 World Time Attack Challenge brake setup for Andrew Price Racing's Audi S3! Pair of AP Racing CP9448 motorsport calipers Pair of Forza Brakes motorsport 355x28mm floating discs Set of race pads... All bolts, brackets, etc required for install $3,299 Brakes Direct are your custom brake kit experts, specialising in Alcon Specialist Brakes & Clutches, AP Racing and Forza Brakes professional rotor of motorsport products!

02.01.2022 Mk3 Ford Focus RS owners... get Forza Brakes' pads for only a few bucks when you order their 2 piece rotors! With any order of Forza's two-piece sprung floating front rotors ($1,298 for the pair): Get a set of FP2 pads for only $2! (Normally $149)... Get a set of FP3 pads for only $3! (Normally $189) Get a set of FR6 pads for only $6! (Normally $269) FP2 are a high temp street pad suitable for occasional track work, rated to 700C. FP3 are the world's first no-compromise street and track brake pad, rated to 850C and outright winner of multiple 24 Hours of Lemons races! FR6 are a weekend warrior's best friend, rated to 900C and (apart from a bit of dust) perfectly fine for street use. Delivery is free Australia wide! Offer ends 20th Nov or until sold out. To order, or for more information give us a call on 1800 374 284!

02.01.2022 Abarth 124 Spider Owners! - Free Front Forza Brakes FP3 pads - "World's First No-Compromise Street & Track Brake Pad" - with every set of DBA T3 slotted rotors! Take your 124 to the track? Or drive "spirited" most of the time? Forza's aptly nicknamed unicorn pad, the FP3 is for you! Normally $189 for the set, until stocks last, yours with every pair of front DBA 4000 Series T3 Slotted rotors ($211.97 each). FREE delivery Australia wide - $423.94 for a pair of DBA T3 slott...ed rotors and a set of FP3! FP3 pads include a polymer (not metal) shim, making noise virtually impossible! FP3 is the perfect everyday street and track crossover pad, with low rotor wear and noise, yet exceptional performance equivalent to: Winmax W4 Pagid RST3 Hawk Black EBC Yellow Ferodo DS1.11 (better than DS2500) Stocks are limited, to order call us on 1800 FRICTION (374 284)!

01.01.2022 Go team IAS Rally Team!

01.01.2022 Want to upgrade to Forza Brakes professional motorsport grade rotors, but already have a two-piece setup? Cant justify the expense of a complete new rotor? We have you coveredtrade up to Forza for the cost of the replacement rings only! Hows it work? Option 1 - Are the rotors on the car and it needs to be driveable? Easy, place an order for the rotors at the standard price and let us know you plan to trade up!. Once you have the new rotors fitted, let us know and well ...book a courier to collect them and bring them back to us. Once we get them, well refund you back the difference to the ring-only price! Option 2 - If you can send us the rotors first, even better, just call us to organise the trade up. Well do the order up for the new rotors, book a courier to collect the old ones, and once they arrive back well ship the new rotors to you! What vehicles are eligible? Mitsubishi Evo 5-9: Trade-up price $349 per rotor Mitsubishi Evo 10: Trade-up price $399 per rotor Mk4 Ford Focus RS: Trade-up price $449 per rotor Mk7 Golf R / 8V Audi S3: Trade-up price $399 per rotor Audi 8J TTRS: Trade-up price $499 per rotor VE HSV (4 piston front): Trade-up price $449 per rotor Hyundai i30N: Trade-up price $399 per rotor MY01-MY17 WRX STi: Trade-up price $399 per rotor JZA80 Supra (Big Brake): Trade-up price $399 per rotor Conditions? Traded-up rotors must be useable, fully assembled and no damage. Worn is, of course, fine. Thats why were replacing them! This offer will be open so long as this post is pinned to the top of our page. Why Forza Rotors? High carbon metallurgy: Optimal thermal conductivity Improved heat dissipation Inherently high resistance to distortion and thermal cracking Lower rotor wear Reduced levels of brake judder and noise from increased damping capacity Directionally curved vanes: Improved cooling with higher airflow as the rotor acts as a centrifugal pump Improved strength and resistance to cracking compared to a pillar constructed rotor Smoother entry and exit of airflow through the rotor Heat-treated castings: Prevents deformation Strengthens the bonds between the molecules Relieves stresses induced from the casting process Forward-facing curved slots: Superior modulation and control Lower overall disc and pad wear Best balance between initial response and longevity For more information, or to organise your trade up to Forza, give us a call on 1800 374 284.

01.01.2022 Mazda ND MX5 Owners w/Brembo calipers! - Free Front Forza Brakes FP3 pads - "World's First No-Compromise Street & Track Brake Pad" - with every set of DBA T3 slotted rotors! Take your MX5 to the track? Or drive "spirited" most of the time? Forza's aptly nicknamed unicorn pad, the FP3 is for you! Normally $189 for the set, until stocks last, yours with every pair of front DBA 4000 Series T3 Slotted rotors ($211.97 each). FREE delivery Australia wide - $423.94 for a pair of... DBA T3 slotted rotors and a set of FP3! FP3 pads include a polymer (not metal) shim, making noise virtually impossible! FP3 is the perfect everyday street and track crossover pad, with low rotor wear and noise, yet exceptional performance equivalent to: Winmax W4 Pagid RST3 Hawk Black EBC Yellow Ferodo DS1.11 (better than DS2500) Stocks are limited, to order call us on 1800 FRICTION (374 284)!