Where to Buy Disc Italia?

[biehniac]

I've heard good things about Disc Italia's pad performance over EBC red and yellow stuff, but I can't find a reliable place to purchase. Brakeworld.com is sketchy as hell and I've seen bad reviews about them around. Their website won't allow me to enter my full credit card info, their internal message system doesn't think my phone number is valid so I can't submit a question, they don't answer their phone, and their customer service email address is misspelled.

Any other options?



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[wwhan]

I've heard good things about Disc Italia's pad performance over EBC red and yellow stuff, but I can't find a reliable place to purchase. Brakeworld.com is sketchy as hell and I've seen bad reviews about them around. Their website won't allow me to enter my full credit card info, their internal message system doesn't think my phone number is valid so I can't submit a question, they don't answer their phone, and their customer service email address is misspelled.

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Well, I would guess that Disc Italia is a private label for Brakeworld.

The Disc-Italia.com Webpage, listed on the box shows this contact address:

Disc Italia
28 Global Dr.
STE 108
Greenville, SC, 29607

But Google maps say this is the Brakeword address: https://www.google.com/maps/search/D...!3m1!4b1?hl=en

28 Global Dr, Greenville, SC 29607
RM44+JV Greenville, South Carolina
brakeworld.com
(864) 546-5305

Global Trade center: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gl....3448306?hl=en

[wwhan]

More detail: http://www.globaltradepark.com/index.html

"The GTP is home to the Global Trade Center, an international center that promotes trade between US and international companies. The Global Trade Center also provides market-entry incubator space for international companies interested in trade and investment in the US."

[biehniac]

Ah you're right. Excellent sleuthing. Odd how that has never come up in conversations.

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[Derek978]

I bought a set from NOPI.com

They were also a bit sketchy (no confirmation email, no tracking email, etc). The parts arrived fast and the prices were good however.

I do have a set of rear pads for a C7 S6 for sale that I did not use if you want them:

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...rom-my-2013-S6

[ericw.]

I ordered from brake world. They were great and responded quick to all inquiries (within reason and consideration for business hours) even after I completed my transaction.

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[Alister]

I ordered from Brakeworld also and had no issues with shipping to Australia.

I agree that the website could be improved but I am very happy with the pads and ultimately that is the most important thing.

[zcd2.7t]

Fancy name for products that aren’t actually exceptional in any way, IMO.

[ericw.]

Fancy name for products that aren’t actually exceptional in any way, IMO.

They're just ceramic brakes in a world where ceramic brakes aren't the easiest to come by.
EBC aren't ceramic.. or at least they won't tell you they are. After break-in the Disc Italia do get better.

[zcd2.7t]

They're just ceramic brakes in a world where ceramic brakes aren't the easiest to come by.
EBC aren't ceramic.. or at least they won't tell you they are. After break-in the Disc Italia do get better.

Actually ceramic brake pads are far more common in the U.S. than semi-metallic.

Disc Italia is a fancy name and fancy packaging designed to entice people who want to feel like they're buying high-end products, when in reality they're no different or better than what you could get at any auto-parts store for 1/4 the price.

[ericw.]

Actually ceramic brake pads are far more common in the U.S. than semi-metallic.

Disc Italia is a fancy name and fancy packaging designed to entice people who want to feel like they're buying high-end products, when in reality they're no different or better than what you could get at any auto-parts store for 1/4 the price.

You're speaking in general terms, I'm referring to the c7 world of 400mm front rotors. There's a whole whopping like 2 options for us.

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[zcd2.7t]

You're speaking in general terms, I'm referring to the c7 world of 400mm front rotors. There's a whole whopping like 2 options for us.

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Fair enough.

Still, the Wearever Golds that I've mentioned many times are available from many suppliers, are WAY less expensive than the Disc Italias and yet offer performance that far outstrips what any ceramic pad can muster.

They don't have any fancy packaging or badging - they just work.

[ericw.]

Fair enough.

Still, the Wearever Golds that I've mentioned many times are available from many suppliers, are WAY less expensive than the Disc Italias and yet offer performance that far outstrips what any ceramic pad can muster.

They don't have any fancy packaging or badging - they just work.

Yeah these were discovered like a couple months ago. Do you know what material they're made of? They can't provide better stopping power while being made of ceramic, that's just physics. They must be a semi metallic mix composition to provide any better stopping power than the next ceramic pad.

I also think you didn't stick with the disc italia long enough if you weren't satisfied. They weren't good in the first 500ish miles but now they stop my boat on a dime. They're plenty grippy enough to exercise the ABS on a hot CA day.

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[zcd2.7t]

Yeah these were discovered like a couple months ago.

Ummm, no, I (and others) have been talking about them for years, both on this forum and others...

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...=1#post9588093

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...=1#post6925486

(Those are just 2 of 25+ posts that mention Wearever, BTW...)

Sorry that you missed those posts, or you'd have saved yourself lots of $$$$ and had much better pads to boot...

Mine survived a full track-day at Road America and are still on the car, with zero issues, 11 months later.

Do you know what material they're made of?

They're semi-metallic, but the compound hardly dusts at all. Win-win.

For the record: These are my own opinions, based on personal experience. I have no connection to the pad manufacturer nor any retailer, nor do I have any reason, monetary or otherwise, to promote these pads.

I just hate to see people waste money.

[ericw.]

Ummm, no, I (and others) have been talking about them for years, both on this form and others...

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...=1#post9588093

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...=1#post6925486

Sorry that you missed those posts, or you'd have saved yourself lots of $$$$ and had much better pads to boot...

Mine survived a full track-day at Road America and are still on the car, with zero issues, 11 months later.




They're semi-metallic, but the compound hardly dusts at all.

Ah yeah well a semi metallic pad would provide better grip and more dust than ceramic. I'm not tracking the boat other than occasional drag strip visits and canyon runs.

180 dollars isn't that much $

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[zcd2.7t]

...180 dollars isn't that much $...

I guess not.

What sucks is that those pads both dust more and perform worse than the Wearevers. They should be $100 cheaper than the Wearevers, not $100 more expensive...

[ericw.]

I guess not.

What sucks is that those pads both dust more and perform worse than the Wearevers. They should be $100 cheaper than the Wearevers, not $100 more expensive...

I got no problems with dust. Drove 700 miles a couple weeks ago to san diego and ran my finger around the wheel and almost nothing.

What are you trying to prove right now?

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[zcd2.7t]

...What are you trying to prove right now?...

I already answered that question:

...For the record:...I just hate to see people waste money.

[ericw.]

I already answered that question:

Different pads made of different materials to meet different needs.

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[zcd2.7t]

Different pads made of different materials to meet different needs.

Whatever makes you feel better, dude...

[ericw.]

Whatever makes you feel better, dude...

Lol seems you're more hurt about this than anyone else, with your agenda to prove disc italia is sub par. They're fine pads.

I still haven't cleaned my wheels since San Diego. That's about 1200ish miles round trip not including all the driving I did over the weekend while buying new furniture for the wife. Here's a pic of all that dust you say they create.



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[ntsantos]

Nice post OP. I was just recently looking for this same info. Thanks.

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[zcd2.7t]

Lol seems you're more hurt about this than anyone else, with your agenda to prove disc italia is sub par. They're fine pads..

I never said they were sub par or bad pads - I said they were overpriced, which they are.

I also never said they dust a lot - I said they dust more than the Wearever Golds, and they do.

I hate wasting money - YMMV.

[ericw.]

I also never said they dust a lot - I said they dust more than the Wearever Golds, and they do.

Are you counting specs of dust or what? See pics provided above of my dirty wheels (as they sit in the garage right now) with anywhere between 1200-1400 miles since the last wash. All I see is dirt, not brake dust.

It's going to be a hard sell if you're trying to claim that a semi-metallic pad will dust LESS than ceramic......

Even if what you say is true, if you have semi-metallic (metal and graphite) pad that dust less.. the material probably contains less graphite than it should and is primarily metal, and you'll be more prone to brake noise and glazing down the road or at least higher than usual rotor wear. Unless there's some new high tech formula being used in these budget pads that i don't know about.

[zcd2.7t]

It's going to be a hard sell if you're trying to claim that a semi-metallic pad will dust LESS than ceramic......

Even if what you say is true, if you have semi-metallic (metal and graphite) pad that dust less.. the material probably contains less graphite than it should and is primarily metal, and you'll be more prone to brake noise....

I’m done discussing this with you.

Ironically, it’s ME who has run both types of pads, yet YOU are telling me what I have or should have experienced. You must be psychic!

🙄

[ericw.]

I’m done discussing this with you.

Ironically, it’s ME who has run both types of pads, yet YOU are telling me what I have or should have experienced. You must be psychic!

🙄

It's simply science...
I don't argue for the sake of arguing. I respond to correct your inaccuracies since it seems you're providing an emotion driven review, maybe because you feel like you wasted money so it's your agenda to save everyone else from such a horrible experience. lol

Let's just say it like it is. You didn't like how they felt maybe after a track day... because science says tracking ceramic brakes isn't ideal, they lose friction with excessive heat. That's a fair argument and 100% factual.

[zcd2.7t]

...since it seems you're providing an emotion driven review, maybe because you feel like you wasted money so it's your agenda to save everyone else from such a horrible experience...

Dude, now you're both projecting AND pathetic.

Over and out.

[ericw.]

Dude, now you're both projecting AND pathetic.

Over and out.

lol pathetic? I hit you with science and that's your response?

Audizine is a source of knowledge for all who browse this forum. Let's make sure our facts are straight. :)

This graphic is specifying Akebono but is basically standard across all ceramic brakes per their compound (aside from impurities found primarily in cheap semi-metallic).. It's science, not up for debate.


and again..


Just facts.

[biehniac]

Nice post OP. I was just recently looking for this same info. Thanks.

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Glad some good could come out of it. I tried the NOPI website and it was hilariously sketchy in it's own right. Couldn't actually successfully create an account and purchase the pads. Will probably call breakworld and do it over the phone.

ericw. Thanks for the visual and descriptions. Vibes with everything I've heard about disc italia and ceramics in my months of research. Also, dope wheels.

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[ericw.]

Glad some good could come out of it. I tried the NOPI website and it was hilariously sketchy in it's own right. Couldn't actually successfully create an account and purchase the pads. Will probably call breakworld and do it over the phone.

ericw. Thanks for the visual and descriptions. Vibes with everything I've heard about disc italia and ceramics in my months of research. Also, dope wheels.

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Thanks for the compliment, and anytime. There is a break-in period for the disc italia pads so try to reserve judgment for a little while.

I was really not very happy with them after the first drive/bed-in process but after some miles, I have no gripes and feel confident with their capabilities. They perform about how you'd expect and brake dust in my experience is virtually non existent. Pedal feel changed a bit, stopping pressure is more linear without the initial bite but you'll adapt quick if you choose them.

There's no good or bad choice here, just whatever pad fits your desire.

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[rexus300]

Hey guys so I am having issues with the disc italia hyper ceramic pads on my 2016 A7 with 53k miles. I had the new pads installed front and rear and the rotors 2 months ago on the new Adams slotted and dimpled rotors and I am getting some low frequency squeling at 45 mph and at 25-28 mph when slowing down like its an harmonic and I can feel it in the steering wheel without any vibration. Even after 2k miles on them, I get tremendous brake dust in the front rims after 3 days out from a car wash with less than 150 miles of driving whereas the rear rims are clean even after 1-2 weeks between wash. The front rims get a bit dirty from the brake dust and squeal terrible when slowing down. I am wondering if the front disc italia hyper ceramic pads are defective?? I really like the initial bite and the brake feel of them over the other ceramic pads such as the Akebono but the noise and dusting are horrendous!!