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03-20-2007, 09:38 AM
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Disc Brake Australia (AKA DBA) Rotors for C5 & C6 applications
Disc Brakes Australia (DBA) is an Australian-owned manufacturer of disc brake rotors and brake drums and is Australia's market leader in replacement disc rotors for passenger, four-wheel drive and light commercial vehicles. Their QS9000- and ISO9001-certified manufacturing plant is located in Silverwater (Sydney, Australia).
Their specially designed, modular machining capabilities allow for niche manufacturing expertise and flexibility while an in-house foundry enables quick response to market demands. Equally important to the company's disciplined manufacturing framework is their on going monitoring of customer satisfaction and industry benchmarks, as well as their research into innovative products, equipment and technologies.
For example, one of the recent technologies incorporated into the production of DBA rotors is their newly patented, "Kangaroo Paw" ventilation system. Developed in-house and rigorously tested, the "Kangaroo Paw" design pumps more air through the rotor for better cooling and provides greater strength across the disc to minimize distortion.
DBA's involvement doesn't end after the product is boxed and shipped. Company field representatives work closely with both the end user and their suppliers by providing technical support and encouraging feedback for continuous product improvement.
DBA 4000 Series Rotor
The 4000 Series Wiper-Slot rotor has a unique 6x6 slotted design for extreme stopping power on the road and the track. As with every DBA rotor, the 4000 Series rotor bolts right onto the vehicle with no mechanical changes needed.
DBA''s mid-series, enhanced-performance, slotted rotor features Thermal Stability Profiling (TSP) for improved heat handling and Thermo-Graphic paint markings for effective heat monitoring.
DBA 5000 Series 2-Piece Rotor
With a two-piece design and a black Alumalite™ centre hat, DBA's 5000 series slotted rotors complement the looks of a great looking performance car. As with every DBA rotor, the 5000 Series 2-Piece rotor bolts right onto the vehicle with no mechanical changes needed.
All 5000 Series rotors feature Thermal Stability Profiling (TSP) for improved heat handling and Thermo-Graphic paint markings for effective heat monitoring.
Thermal Stability Profiling
TSP is a propriety process specifically developed by DBA for improving the performance of disc brake rotors. Benefits of TSP include:
* Improved fatigue resistance to minimize surface cracking
* Reduced rotor fatigue during prolonged heavy braking
* Quick replacement, minimal ''bedding-in'' of rotors
Thermo-Graphic Temperature Monitoring
Thermo-Graphic markings are placed on the outer edge of each DBA 4000 series disc rotors and are used to monitor the core temperatures achieved during braking application. The markings change color as the rotor heats up to alert the driver to rotor temperatures that exceed optimum levels.
Kangaroo Paw
''Kangaroo Paw'' is a patented, high-tech disc rotor ventilation system designed and manufactured in Australia by Disc Brakes Australia and available on rotors for select applications. "Kangaroo Paw" technology delivers significantly improved braking performance. Even under extreme braking conditions. Kangaroo Paw rotor designs run cooler, are stronger, and outperform traditional straight-vane disc rotors.
'The ''Kangaroo Paw'' design features a series of 144 diamond- and tear drop-shaped pillars and columns individually spaced between the rotor faces.
This system provides two key advantages.
First, is the ability to cool the rotor faster than ever before. As the disc rotor rotates, aerodynamic turbulence around the individual pillars and columns is generated, increasing the force of hot air out from within the internal areas of the rotor.
Second is increased dimensional stability across the disc rotor directly achieved by the individually spaced pillars and columns.
These advantages increase the disc rotor''s efficiency by as much as 20% when compared to conventional rotor designs. A 20% increase in disc rotor efficiency directly translates to reduced brake operating temperatures, brake fade, disc rotor stresses, disc thickness variation, run-out and shudder.
All 4000 series rotors also benefit from DBA''s "Longlife Slotted" design. The rotors are manufactured to QS-9000 quality standards using premium grade materials with a high iron content and dense metal matrix resulting in long wear and safe, consistent stopping power.
* Unidirectional slotting (left and right) increases pad bite, reduces fade and delivers exceptional braking performance.
* Slots continually de-glaze the brake pads improving efficiency and reducing rotor scoring.
* Slots even out wear across the brake pad faces, increasing the effective contact area and extending rotor life.
* Slots help dissipate water when driving in poor weather, as well as pump away dust and dirt.
* Slotting also combats "out-gassing," where gas (from the pad bonding agents) can form a cushion between pad and rotor, greatly reducing braking power.
Give me a call for more info and/or pricing and availability
Disc Brakes Australia (DBA) is an Australian-owned manufacturer of disc brake rotors and brake drums and is Australia's market leader in replacement disc rotors for passenger, four-wheel drive and light commercial vehicles. Their QS9000- and ISO9001-certified manufacturing plant is located in Silverwater (Sydney, Australia).
Their specially designed, modular machining capabilities allow for niche manufacturing expertise and flexibility while an in-house foundry enables quick response to market demands. Equally important to the company's disciplined manufacturing framework is their on going monitoring of customer satisfaction and industry benchmarks, as well as their research into innovative products, equipment and technologies.
For example, one of the recent technologies incorporated into the production of DBA rotors is their newly patented, "Kangaroo Paw" ventilation system. Developed in-house and rigorously tested, the "Kangaroo Paw" design pumps more air through the rotor for better cooling and provides greater strength across the disc to minimize distortion.
DBA's involvement doesn't end after the product is boxed and shipped. Company field representatives work closely with both the end user and their suppliers by providing technical support and encouraging feedback for continuous product improvement.
DBA 4000 Series Rotor
The 4000 Series Wiper-Slot rotor has a unique 6x6 slotted design for extreme stopping power on the road and the track. As with every DBA rotor, the 4000 Series rotor bolts right onto the vehicle with no mechanical changes needed.
DBA''s mid-series, enhanced-performance, slotted rotor features Thermal Stability Profiling (TSP) for improved heat handling and Thermo-Graphic paint markings for effective heat monitoring.
DBA 5000 Series 2-Piece Rotor
With a two-piece design and a black Alumalite™ centre hat, DBA's 5000 series slotted rotors complement the looks of a great looking performance car. As with every DBA rotor, the 5000 Series 2-Piece rotor bolts right onto the vehicle with no mechanical changes needed.
All 5000 Series rotors feature Thermal Stability Profiling (TSP) for improved heat handling and Thermo-Graphic paint markings for effective heat monitoring.
Thermal Stability Profiling
TSP is a propriety process specifically developed by DBA for improving the performance of disc brake rotors. Benefits of TSP include:
* Improved fatigue resistance to minimize surface cracking
* Reduced rotor fatigue during prolonged heavy braking
* Quick replacement, minimal ''bedding-in'' of rotors
Thermo-Graphic Temperature Monitoring
Thermo-Graphic markings are placed on the outer edge of each DBA 4000 series disc rotors and are used to monitor the core temperatures achieved during braking application. The markings change color as the rotor heats up to alert the driver to rotor temperatures that exceed optimum levels.
Kangaroo Paw
''Kangaroo Paw'' is a patented, high-tech disc rotor ventilation system designed and manufactured in Australia by Disc Brakes Australia and available on rotors for select applications. "Kangaroo Paw" technology delivers significantly improved braking performance. Even under extreme braking conditions. Kangaroo Paw rotor designs run cooler, are stronger, and outperform traditional straight-vane disc rotors.
'The ''Kangaroo Paw'' design features a series of 144 diamond- and tear drop-shaped pillars and columns individually spaced between the rotor faces.
This system provides two key advantages.
First, is the ability to cool the rotor faster than ever before. As the disc rotor rotates, aerodynamic turbulence around the individual pillars and columns is generated, increasing the force of hot air out from within the internal areas of the rotor.
Second is increased dimensional stability across the disc rotor directly achieved by the individually spaced pillars and columns.
These advantages increase the disc rotor''s efficiency by as much as 20% when compared to conventional rotor designs. A 20% increase in disc rotor efficiency directly translates to reduced brake operating temperatures, brake fade, disc rotor stresses, disc thickness variation, run-out and shudder.
All 4000 series rotors also benefit from DBA''s "Longlife Slotted" design. The rotors are manufactured to QS-9000 quality standards using premium grade materials with a high iron content and dense metal matrix resulting in long wear and safe, consistent stopping power.
* Unidirectional slotting (left and right) increases pad bite, reduces fade and delivers exceptional braking performance.
* Slots continually de-glaze the brake pads improving efficiency and reducing rotor scoring.
* Slots even out wear across the brake pad faces, increasing the effective contact area and extending rotor life.
* Slots help dissipate water when driving in poor weather, as well as pump away dust and dirt.
* Slotting also combats "out-gassing," where gas (from the pad bonding agents) can form a cushion between pad and rotor, greatly reducing braking power.
Give me a call for more info and/or pricing and availability
04-01-2007, 10:15 PM
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