Product Overview
DBA42700S-1482XP 4000 Series T3 Front Brake Kit
The DBA42700S-1482XP Brake Kit is a high-performance front braking upgrade combining a pair of DBA 4000 Series T3 slotted brake discs with a set of DBA DB1482XP Xtreme Performance brake pads.
Designed for drivers who require stronger and more consistent braking than a conventional OE replacement setup, this matched DBA brake package is ideal for performance road driving, demanding 4×4 use, towing and other high-load braking applications.
The kit uses 338mm DBA42700S front brake discs manufactured from high-carbon alloyed iron and featuring DBA’s T3 bi-directional slot technology. These are paired with DBA’s Xtreme Performance XP brake pads, creating a braking package designed to provide strong initial response, consistent friction and improved performance when brake temperatures increase.
Why Choose the DBA 4000 Series T3 Brake Kit?
Braking performance is not determined by the brake pad or brake disc alone. Matching the correct friction material with a performance rotor helps maintain more predictable braking behaviour across a wider range of operating temperatures.
DBA recommends its Xtreme Performance pads for use alongside T3 slotted 4000 and 5000 Series brake discs, making the DBA42700S-1482XP combination an excellent matched upgrade for compatible Toyota applications.
DBA 4000 Series T3 Slotted Brake Discs
The two DBA42700S rotors included in this kit are 4000 Series performance brake discs designed as direct-replacement single-piece rotors for applications requiring braking performance beyond normal OE replacement components.
The T3 design uses precision-machined bi-directional slots across the braking surface. These slots provide additional paths for friction dust, debris and gases to escape from between the brake pad and rotor surface, helping maintain consistent contact during demanding braking.
The DBA42700S rotor also uses DBA’s distinctive Kangaroo Paw ventilation system. Instead of traditional straight cooling vanes, this design uses an internal pillar arrangement intended to increase cooling surface area and help control brake temperatures.
DBA DB1482XP Xtreme Performance Brake Pads
The included DB1482XP Xtreme Performance pads are designed for applications where strong initial bite and consistent friction from low through to high operating temperatures are required.
The semi-metallic carbon-fibre friction material makes the XP range suitable for demanding road and heavy-duty use. The pads are also scorched during production to improve initial effectiveness and help reduce bedding-in time.
Application-specific multi-layer shims are fitted to help control noise and vibration, while slots in the friction material assist with temperature management and removal of braking debris.
Performance Benefits
- Improved initial braking response – XP friction material provides strong initial bite.
- Greater temperature consistency – designed for demanding braking environments.
- T3 slotted rotor surface – assists with removal of dust, debris and friction gases.
- Kangaroo Paw ventilation – designed to improve heat dissipation through the disc.
- High-carbon rotor construction – engineered for increased thermal demands.
- Scorched XP pads – helps improve cold effectiveness and reduce bedding-in time.
- Application-specific pad shims – designed to help reduce braking noise and vibration.
- Matched DBA components – performance brake discs and pads designed to work together.
What’s Included?
- 2 × DBA42700S 4000 Series T3 slotted front brake discs
- 1 × DB1482XP Xtreme Performance front brake pad set – 4 pads
This provides the brake discs and pads required for the front axle of a compatible vehicle.
DBA42700S Brake Disc Specifications
- Product Range: DBA 4000 Series
- Rotor Design: T3 Slotted
- Installation Position: Front Axle
- Disc Diameter: 338mm
- Disc Thickness: 28mm
- Minimum Thickness: 26mm
- Overall Height: 68mm
- Centre Bore: 108mm
- PCD: 139.7mm
- Number of Holes: 6
- Ventilation: Kangaroo Paw
- Construction: High-carbon alloyed iron
DB1482XP Brake Pad Specifications
- Product Range: DBA Xtreme Performance
- Installation Position: Front Axle
- Pad Length: 134.6mm
- Pad Height: 77.1mm
- Pad Thickness: 16.7mm
- Friction Material: Semi-Metallic Carbon Fibre
- Copper Content: Low Copper
- Slots: Yes
- Noise Reduction Shim: Yes
- Scorched Friction Surface: Yes
- ECE R90 Approved: Yes
Suitable Applications
The DBA42700S-1482XP front brake kit is listed for selected Toyota applications including versions of the:
- Toyota Hilux
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J12
- Toyota Fortuner
Compatibility varies according to year, chassis, engine and original brake specification. Some Toyota models were supplied with different front brake disc sizes, so the existing brake setup should be confirmed before ordering.
Ideal For Performance and Heavy-Duty Driving
This DBA brake kit is particularly suitable for drivers who regularly place additional demands on their braking system, including enthusiastic road driving, upgraded 4x4s, towing and vehicles carrying increased loads.
For drivers wanting a meaningful upgrade from conventional replacement discs and pads without converting to a completely different braking system, the DBA 4000 Series T3 and Xtreme Performance combination provides a well-matched performance solution.
Important Fitment Information
Please verify that your vehicle uses the 338mm front brake disc specification before purchasing. Vehicle manufacturers can use different braking systems across the same model year depending on chassis, specification and market.
If you are unsure whether DBA42700S-1482XP fits your vehicle, contact Performance Car Parts UK with your registration or vehicle details before ordering.
