David P Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) This is a copy post from my Supracharger thread that may save a member or two some grief! I've discovered that DBA 5000 front discs are not completely compatible with U.K. spec shims and pads. The pics tell the tale. Wear on disc nuts Catching on anti-squeal tag Now clipping one and soon the other I've clipped off the anti-squeal shim bottom locating tags, the pins locate them fine without. Casting rough removed with file They'll need reprofiling with a flappy wheel by a mm or 3 to clear as the pads wear down Edited May 10, 2013 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thats not very good, its one thing modding the shim but having to grind away the pads is pretty poor. I've always stuck with OE discs and never felt the need to use anything else. A good heads up though to anyone else using these or are about too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I looked at the DBA 5000 a long time ago, the main thing that put me off is they are not floating but directly bolted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thats not very good, its one thing modding the shim but having to grind away the pads is pretty poor. I've always stuck with OE discs and never felt the need to use anything else. A good heads up though to anyone else using these or are about too Reshaping the steel pad backing and won't interfere with the stopping, yet should it not be attended to before making hard contact, it could cause breasts to point skywards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I looked at the DBA 5000 a long time ago, the main thing that put me off is they are not floating but directly bolted. Unless your on track there an expensive upgrade in my opinion that you really don't need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Unless your on track there an expensive upgrade in my opinion that you really don't need. Since they are not floating I wouldnt use them on track either, for me a road car with occasional track use is best on OE discs with decent pads and fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Since they are not floating I wouldnt use them on track either, for me a road car with occasional track use is best on OE discs with decent pads and fluid Agreed and great value for money with the o/e discs being only £120 for a pair of fronts. From what i can see the DBA 5000 look like their over $800 or £500 + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That's weird. I used to have exactly that set up on my car with no compatibility issues. Unless DBA have changed the design, I guess...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 That's weird. I used to have exactly that set up on my car with no compatibility issues. Unless DBA have changed the design, I guess...? The front hubs are N/A with U.K. callipers, maybe they're different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 The front hubs are N/A with U.K. callipers, maybe they're different? Gotcha. Sounds like you're probably right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Checked the part numbers for the front hubs and N/A and U.K spec are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Checked the part numbers for the front hubs and N/A and U.K spec are the same. Weird... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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