Who's Using the DB9 Caliper Brackets?

[enjoy_m3]

just to clarify, the pad shape is the same as an 03-04 sti? (based on the link from zechkausen)

[liam821]

just to clarify, the pad shape is the same as an 03-04 sti? (based on the link from zechkausen)

They're the same pattern, but it seems most of the Aston brake pads are 15mm thick while most of the STI brake pads are 14.9mm. With that said, I used a 14.9mm pad (Centric Posi Quiet), and Zechkausen lists the same pad part number for both cars.

[r4dr]

They're the same pattern, but it seems most of the Aston brake pads are 15mm thick while most of the STI brake pads are 14.9mm. With that said, I used a 14.9mm pad (Centric Posi Quiet), and Zechkausen lists the same pad part number for both cars.

That variation is between pad manufacturers, not the pad shapes. Technically the Aston's pad shape is D1165, which is just a D1001 (STI pad shape) with a wear sensor cutout and a different pad material profile along the top arc. Centric, for example, specs both at 14.9mm. However, if you don't care about the wear sensor cutout, D1001 is going to be cheaper and more readily available. They are all 15mm or just below. Some manufacturers (Pagid 2487, for example) spec 16mm because they know there's extra room in the caliper.

[liam821]

That variation is between pad manufacturers, not the pad shapes. Technically the Aston's pad shape is D1165, which is just a D1001 (STI pad shape) with a wear sensor cutout and a different pad material profile along the top arc. Centric, for example, specs both at 14.9mm. However, if you don't care about the wear sensor cutout, D1001 is going to be cheaper and more readily available. They are all 15mm or just below. Some manufacturers (Pagid 2487, for example) spec 16mm because they know there's extra room in the caliper.

Super helpful

[schach23]

I run DB9s. I ordered from VBT in 2018.

Edit: Not sure why it rotated the image for me

Hey I sent you a PM, question for ya thanks!

[Epsilon]

Got a pair of brackets for sale if anyone is interested:

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/classifieds/members-parts-for-sale-wtb/e46/267092-aston-martin-db9-caliper-bracket-adapter-carrier-for-345mm-disc#post267092

[Nate047]

That variation is between pad manufacturers, not the pad shapes. Technically the Aston's pad shape is D1165, which is just a D1001 (STI pad shape) with a wear sensor cutout and a different pad material profile along the top arc. Centric, for example, specs both at 14.9mm. However, if you don't care about the wear sensor cutout, D1001 is going to be cheaper and more readily available. They are all 15mm or just below. Some manufacturers (Pagid 2487, for example) spec 16mm because they know there's extra room in the caliper.

Very helpful indeed. I wonder if maybe since you are in the industry, do you guys have a master list of which cars have any given shape? A complete list of D1001 and D1165 applications for example?

[r4dr]

I would just look brake pad fitment lists up. Most part sites would show what vehicles a certain part number goes to.

[aapilcher]

getting any closer to producing the brackets?

[aapilcher]

In case anyone really wants the VAGBremtechnic kit, I was able to order one (am in Denver) using a mail forwarding company (my.forward2me.com) and it was pretty straightforward. Ordered July 6, package arrived this morning via Fedex

[Epsilon]

Just a side note: The Aston Martin DB9 front rotor is 30mm thick and when you use it on our 28mm rotor, the pistons are pushed out a bit more. I think this was pointed out by mrgizmo in another thread. While the new setup works, the brake pad life should probably not be fully utilized due to the 2mm difference. Probably negligible but just putting it out there.

[fattycharged]

Just a side note: The Aston Martin DB9 front rotor is 30mm thick and when you use it on our 28mm rotor, the pistons are pushed out a bit more. I think this was pointed out by mrgizmo in another thread. While the new setup works, the brake pad life should probably not be fully utilized due to the 2mm difference. Probably negligible but just putting it out there.

I'm having a set of 325x30mm rotors made by Coleman…wish me luck 😂


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[Nate047]

Just a side note: The Aston Martin DB9 front rotor is 30mm thick and when you use it on our 28mm rotor, the pistons are pushed out a bit more. I think this was pointed out by mrgizmo in another thread. While the new setup works, the brake pad life should probably not be fully utilized due to the 2mm difference. Probably negligible but just putting it out there.

I use titanium shims on mine