Avid db3s . What would be its alternative equivalent?

Prowlus
Prowlus Posts: 539
edited August 2014 in MTB general
Just received a call from Evans concerning my brake issues and they have just sent me the same brake set that failed on me within 7 miles of moderate use .
I have told Evans about this and they have promised me a alternative set of brakes from another manufacturer but the problem is that they are having no idea what would be the equivalent for avid db3s from the likes of Shimano or hope.
Anyone have any idea what would be a reliable replacement of these POS and unproven sets at a similar budget ?

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