DBA  4X4 Survival Series T3 Rotor

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The DBA 4x4 Survival Series front and rear rotors incorporate DBA's innovative Kangaroo Paw* ventilation design for trucks and SUVs.

The heat-dissipating design is engineered for those larger and heavier vehicles likely to be towing and hauling heavier loads.

  • Directional slot design (left-hand and right-hand disc rotors)
  • Gun-metal grey paint provides better corrosion protection on non-friction surfaces
  • Slotting rapidly clears friction gases and reduces the chance of brake-fade, particularly when towing or under heavy load
  • Reduces glazing of brake pad, while maintaining a clean and even pad surface
Kangaroo Paw

"Kangaroo Paw" is a patented, high-tech disc rotor ventilation system designed and manufactured in Australia by Disc Brakes Australia and available on rotors for select applications. "Kangaroo Paw" technology delivers significantly improved braking performance. Even under extreme braking conditions. Kangaroo Paw rotor designs run cooler, are stronger, and outperform traditional straight-vane disc rotors.

Kangaroo Paw Rotor

The "Kangaroo Paw" design features a series of 144 diamond- and tear drop-shaped pillars and columns individually spaced between the rotor faces.

This system provides two key advantages.

First, is the ability to cool the rotor faster than ever before. As the disc rotor rotates, aerodynamic turbulence around the individual pillars and columns is generated, increasing the force of hot air out from within the internal areas of the rotor.

Second is increased dimensional stability across the disc rotor directly achieved by the individually spaced pillars and columns.

These advantages increase the disc rotor's efficiency by as much as 20% when compared to conventional rotor designs. A 20% increase in disc rotor efficiency directly translates to reduced brake operating temperatures, brake fade, disc rotor stresses, disc thickness variation, run-out and shudder.

All 4000 series rotors also benefit from DBA's "Longlife Slotted" design. The rotors are manufactured to QS-9000 quality standards using premium grade materials with a high iron content and dense metal matrix resulting in long wear and safe, consistent stopping power.

  • Unidirectional slotting (left and right) increases pad bite, reduces fade and delivers exceptional braking performance.
  • Slots continually de-glaze the brake pads improving efficiency and reducing rotor scoring.
  • Slots even out wear across the brake pad faces, increasing the effective contact area and extending rotor life.
  • Slots help dissipate water when driving in poor weather, as well as pump away dust and dirt.
  • Slotting also combats "out-gassing," where gas (from the pad bonding agents) can form a cushion between pad and rotor, greatly reducing braking power.

DBA rotors are chosen as Original Equipment on many vehicles.

*Not all discs are available in Kangaroo Paw design.

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  • December 26, 2025

    (Verified Purchase)

    3.7 out of 5

    Best rear rotors available for 957 GTS.

    • Vehicle: 2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS

    • Vehicle Miles: 303,000

    • Miles Driven on Product: 10,000

    • Driving Style: Spirited

    • Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway

    • Pads: Stock

    • Rotors: DBA 4X4 Survival Series T3 Rotor

    • Lines: Stock

    • Calipers: Stock

    • Location: CORONA, CA

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  • December 15, 2024

    (Verified Tire Rack Customer)

    4.5 out of 5

    Truly top tier product, these DBA T3 rotors. I only have these in the rear as I have two-piece units from a different brand up front. I put over 200,000 miles on them. Zero rust, long lasting. You cannot go wrong, as these are worth the cost. Very impressive rotors. Highly recommend and I am about to get another pair.

    • Vehicle: 2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS

    • Vehicle Miles: 274,000

    • Miles Driven on Product: 240,000

    • Driving Style: Spirited

    • Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway

    • Pads: Stock

    • Rotors: DBA 4X4 Survival Series T3 Rotor

    • Lines: Stock

    • Calipers: Stock

    • Location: CORONA, CA

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  • November 27, 2024

    (Verified Tire Rack Customer)

    3.6 out of 5

    I paired with Hawk pads and the rotors are heavily grooved. The pads are fine. The Rotors have been warped for about 10000 miles. No help from the company or tire rack to resolve. I would recommend to stay away from these rotors. SHORT life span for a grocery getter.

    • Vehicle: 2013 Lexus GX460

    • Vehicle Miles: 100,000

    • Miles Driven on Product: 30,000

    • Driving Style: Average

    • Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City

    • Pads: N/A

    • Rotors: DBA 4X4 Survival Series T3 Rotor

    • Lines: N/A

    • Calipers: N/A

    • Location: PALM HARBOR, FL

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