DB5 Brake Pads , Jack Parts
Discussion
Does anyone have any experience with New Non Asbestos brake pads in a DB5 or maybe DB6 , I fitted some new ones and have travelled aprox 300 miles on them and have had and have noticed compared to older original versions they seem very hard , and seem to overheat and fade very quickly.
The car has had brake boosters overhauled and new disks and I would guess that there is a 40% reduction in braking vs the older ones with no change in the system. I have also checked and bled system etc.
Supplier option in Australia are limited but I can source overseas and wondered if any one had any experiences with different brands? Maybe softer ones? I would love any feedback as its not a daily driver happy to consider a comp pad.
I am also just about to restore original jack and have not been able to get one from the factory , does any one know if this was a component part from a particular manufacturer in europe or a factory made part?
Thanks in advance for your help
The car has had brake boosters overhauled and new disks and I would guess that there is a 40% reduction in braking vs the older ones with no change in the system. I have also checked and bled system etc.
Supplier option in Australia are limited but I can source overseas and wondered if any one had any experiences with different brands? Maybe softer ones? I would love any feedback as its not a daily driver happy to consider a comp pad.
I am also just about to restore original jack and have not been able to get one from the factory , does any one know if this was a component part from a particular manufacturer in europe or a factory made part?
Thanks in advance for your help
The Jack yes , its broken , I need to restore or replace
and the pads , just standard factory , but they are terrible , they feel like they are not getting much purchase on the disks, floating on the disk and not biting , I don't have much choice in Australia , was thinking of the ferodo comp, but thought I would ask any other owners/racers
I was driving B roads and they faded after only a few kms or a mile on a downward stretch
As for the fluid all new , the break boosters have been totally overhauled all seals replaced and my restorer has been doing cars for 25 years …he too is baffled , we can only assume that its the changes in the pad materials
and the pads , just standard factory , but they are terrible , they feel like they are not getting much purchase on the disks, floating on the disk and not biting , I don't have much choice in Australia , was thinking of the ferodo comp, but thought I would ask any other owners/racers
I was driving B roads and they faded after only a few kms or a mile on a downward stretch
As for the fluid all new , the break boosters have been totally overhauled all seals replaced and my restorer has been doing cars for 25 years …he too is baffled , we can only assume that its the changes in the pad materials
Edited by symsy on Tuesday 24th December 01:17
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