DBA DBA52858GLDXS Series XS Cross-Drilled Slotted Brake Rotor Gold Hat - 5000 2-Piece

The DBA DBA52858GLDXS is a 5000 Series XS two-piece performance brake rotor featuring a premium non-directional cross-drilled and slotted friction surface paired with a striking gold-anodized Alumalite™ aluminum center hat. Built for high-performance street, track day, and club racing applications, it delivers a significant upgrade over stock rotors in both thermal management and braking consistency.

Two-Piece Composite Construction: The rotor combines a high-carbon cast iron ring with an aerospace-grade T6061-T6 aluminum hat, secured by National Aerospace Standards (NAS) bolts and crimp nuts. This design reduces unsprung weight, allows uniform radial disc expansion, and minimizes heat transfer from the disc to the wheel hub—helping prolong wheel bearing life.

XS Cross-Drilled & Slotted Design: The non-directional XS surface pattern combines cross-drilled holes with precision slots, increasing exit points for brake pad gases and friction dust to escape. This results in more consistent pad-to-rotor contact, improved brake feel, and eliminates the need for separate left and right rotors. The gold anodized aluminum hat provides a premium appearance while also resisting corrosion.

Key Features:

• XS Non-Directional Design – Cross-drilled holes and slots for improved gas and dust evacuation and consistent braking performance
• Gold Anodized Alumalite™ Hat – Aerospace-grade T6061-T6 aluminum center hat reduces unsprung weight and resists corrosion
• Kangaroo Paw Ventilation – Patented internal vane design with up to 20% better heat dissipation compared to conventional vented rotors
• High Carbon Alloyed Iron (XG-150) – Optimized for interaction with DBA's Thermal Stability Profiling process
• Thermal Stability Profiling (TSP) – Proprietary heat treatment process that relieves internal manufacturing stresses, improving rotor stability, reducing fatigue, and delaying brake fade
• Thermo-Graphic Heat Paint (TGHP) – Paint markings change color at specific temperature thresholds, allowing drivers to monitor peak braking temperatures and select the appropriate brake pad compound
• CBN Machine-Turned Finish – Cubic Boron Nitride machining minimizes disc thickness variation and reduces the potential for pad knock and premature wear
• NAS Bolts & Crimp Nuts – National Aerospace Standards fasteners for maximum strength at minimal weight
• Replaceable Rotor Rings – Cast iron rings can be replaced independently, keeping the aluminum hat for a more economical long-term ownership cost
• Sold individually

The DBA 5000 Series XS is recommended for spirited street performance, track days, rally, and show vehicles where both performance and aesthetics matter. When the rotor rings wear out, only the ring needs to be replaced—not the entire assembly—making it a cost-effective long-term brake upgrade.