Questions
and care
Ordering, fitting, bedding in, looking after your rotors, and the warranty that covers them.Ordering, fitting, care and warranty.
Ordering
Before you order.
Will it fit my original calipers?
Yes. Every kit is made to your car's factory rotor size, so your original calipers and wheels stay. We check your VIN and a photo of your caliper to confirm the fit before anything is assembled.
What's the difference between a replacement and an upgrade?
A replacement kit is for cars that left the factory with carbon ceramic brakes. An upgrade kit is for cars with factory steel brakes: it swaps the steel rotors for carbon ceramic at the same size, with pads to suit.
Each kit is one axle. For upgrades we recommend fitting the front and rear together for the best balance.
Is the kit for one axle?
Each kit covers one axle: a left and right rotor and a full set of pads. Front and rear kits are listed separately. Add both to your cart if you're doing the whole car.
How long does it take?
Your kit is assembled for your car and ships within 10 to 15 days of us confirming fitment.
Can I order without my VIN?
Yes. Tick "I'll send these after I order" and your order goes through as normal. Then reply to your order confirmation email with your VIN and photo, or send them to support@peakbuilt.com.au with your order number. Nothing is assembled until we have checked your car.
How do I find my VIN?
Your VIN is on your registration papers, at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, and inside the driver's door frame. Our fitment guide shows where to look and how to photograph your caliper.
Can I return a kit?
Because every kit is made to order for your car, we can't accept change of mind returns. If anything is wrong with your kit, you're covered by our warranty and by the Australian Consumer Law. Our refund policy has the details.
Bedding in
Fifteen minutes that set up your brakes.
Bedding in lays a thin, even film of pad material onto the rotors so they grip smoothly and wear evenly. Do this once your workshop has fitted the kit and checked the brakes, on a quiet road with no traffic behind you, and always within the speed limit. If your workshop or the instructions in the box give a different procedure, follow that.
- 01Warm upDrive normally for 5 minutes with light braking.
- 02Moderate stops8 to 10 stops from 80 to 20 km/h with moderate pressure. Keep rolling and drive for about 30 seconds between each.
- 03Firmer stops3 to 5 firmer stops from 100 to 20 km/h, again rolling between each one.
- 04Cool downDrive for 10 minutes with as little braking as you can. Don't sit with your foot on the brake while they're hot.
Go easy for the first 300 km after bedding in, and avoid track days until then.
Care and wear
Looking after them.
How long do carbon ceramic rotors last?
Far longer than steel in road use, up to 500,000 km in our manufacturer's testing. Real world life depends on the car, the pads and how it's driven, and hard track use wears them much faster.
How long do the pads last?
Pads wear faster than the rotors and are replaced like normal pads. When they're due, contact us with your order number and we'll find the right set for your car.
How should I clean them?
Use a pH neutral wheel cleaner and rinse well. Avoid acid based wheel cleaners, wire brushes and abrasive pads on the rotors.
Anything to know when changing wheels?
Take care not to knock the rotor edges. Carbon ceramic is very hard, but a sharp knock from a wheel or tool can chip the edge. Guide pins or a second pair of hands help when fitting wheels.
Is a little noise normal?
Yes. Some light squeal at low speed, especially when cold or damp, is normal for carbon ceramic brakes and goes once they warm up.
Are they different in the wet?
The first stop on a cold, wet morning can feel slightly softer while the pads clear the water. After that they work as normal.
Warranty
Two years of cover.
What does the warranty cover?
Every PEAK carbon ceramic kit is covered for 2 years from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. If a part is defective, we'll repair or replace it.
What isn't covered?
- Normal wear of the pads and rotors
- Fitting by anyone other than a qualified workshop, or fitting to a car the kit isn't made for
- Damage from misuse, accidents or knocks
- Racing and competition use
- Labour, removal and fitting costs
How do I make a claim?
Email support@peakbuilt.com.au with your order number, a description of the problem, clear photos, and your car's odometer reading. We assess every claim and will tell you what happens next.
What about my consumer rights?
Our goods come with guarantees that can't be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. The warranty sits on top of those rights. Our refund policy has the full terms.
Still have a question?
We're here Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm. We reply to emails within one business day.