Cracked my new DB4000s
09-06-2010, 08:44 PM
#42
Former Vendor
I cracked some Stoptech rotors, one piece, nearly all the way to the stud holes a few years ago on a pretty crazy Subaru FXT I had. They wanted the rotors to inspect and paid for overnight shipping and a new set to me, that is customer service! Luckily it was the 4th of 5 sessions and I was getting tired, hot day, etc....so no real lost track time.
I have 4000s on the Vette (Z06 calipers, XP8/10 pads, ducts, DRM pistons, etc....)but want to go to 5000s or another brand when the budget allows, looking at them all, all the time waiting for a killer deal to pop up and not miss it
Rick
I have 4000s on the Vette (Z06 calipers, XP8/10 pads, ducts, DRM pistons, etc....)but want to go to 5000s or another brand when the budget allows, looking at them all, all the time waiting for a killer deal to pop up and not miss it
Rick
The vibration will go away after some time of street driving, but in order for it to not happen again use the appropriate pads next time.
09-07-2010, 09:26 AM
#46
Supporting Vendor
I have the DBA 4000 on my C5 Z06 and I have the same problem after just one track day (the day before yesterday). The pad smearing is pretty obvious and the car vibrates like crazy when I brake. I installed the rotors about 1 month ago so they saw quite a bit of street driving. I will check the p/n on the box for the recall. I started getting this during the last few sessions on the track. Once the rotor gets cold it does the vibration but after a few laps, it goes away (once it really heats up). Obviously it does not get that hot on the street so the car vibrates all the time. I tried rebedding them but no use. I have HP+ on them and same setup on all four corners. Not sure what next to do, and the vibrations are driving me nuts.
09-07-2010, 02:59 PM
#47
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Thanks for asking Howie.
I was surprised to see this post pulled up from the archives.
I should have written a follow up on this a while ago..... I contacted DBA about this and their customer service has been great. They sent me out a new set of rotors right away and asked that I send these back with the return label they provided. I also added a set of Quantum brake ducts that will hopefully keep this from happening so quickly. I have not had a chance to get out on the track lately...but, hopefully this set up should last for a while.
Charley
I was surprised to see this post pulled up from the archives.
I should have written a follow up on this a while ago..... I contacted DBA about this and their customer service has been great. They sent me out a new set of rotors right away and asked that I send these back with the return label they provided. I also added a set of Quantum brake ducts that will hopefully keep this from happening so quickly. I have not had a chance to get out on the track lately...but, hopefully this set up should last for a while.
Charley
09-07-2010, 06:34 PM
#48
Team Owner
Thanks for asking Howie.
I was surprised to see this post pulled up from the archives.
I should have written a follow up on this a while ago..... I contacted DBA about this and their customer service has been great. They sent me out a new set of rotors right away and asked that I send these back with the return label they provided. I also added a set of Quantum brake ducts that will hopefully keep this from happening so quickly. I have not had a chance to get out on the track lately...but, hopefully this set up should last for a while.
Charley
I was surprised to see this post pulled up from the archives.
I should have written a follow up on this a while ago..... I contacted DBA about this and their customer service has been great. They sent me out a new set of rotors right away and asked that I send these back with the return label they provided. I also added a set of Quantum brake ducts that will hopefully keep this from happening so quickly. I have not had a chance to get out on the track lately...but, hopefully this set up should last for a while.
Charley
DBA sugested that it was the caliper or the hubs .... that it was impossible for it to be their rotor. But they see to have replaced yours, recalled some others and had bolts that did not clear the wheels on their 2 piece
Here is the link with pictures:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...ing-rotor.html
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Last edited by Dirty Howie; 09-07-2010 at 06:36 PM.
09-07-2010, 08:21 PM
#49
Burning Brakes
Once they progress toward the outside edge of the rotor or separate to the point they catch your fingernail, you'd better have your spares ready.
