DW SM005 Heavy-Duty Pedal Hinge for 3000 and 7000 Series
The SM005 is the hinge that connects the pedal's footboard to its baseplate. It has absorbed every kick since the pedal left the factory, and it is almost always the first part to develop play. DW lists it as a replacement part for 3000 and 7000 Series pedals.
What sets it apart
- Replacement hinge for 3000 and 7000 Series pedals
- Matches the original footprint: nothing to drill, nothing to file
- Chrome finish, matching the plate it joins
- Removes the side-to-side play that twists the footboard
- Makes the footboard's return quiet again
Hinge play, the fault that gets blamed on the rest of the pedal
When a pedal starts to clack, or the footboard drifts sideways under your foot, the first suspects are the spring or the drive. Nine times out of ten, it is the hinge at the bottom that has worn: hundreds of thousands of strokes have worn its pivot holes oval.
The symptom is unmistakable. The noise comes on the footboard's return, not on the stroke, and it disappears if you press your heel to one side. A new part brings the footboard back into line, and the silence back with it.
A quick replacement, as long as you order the right series
It is a kitchen-table job: remove the footboard, take out the old part, fit the new one. Nothing is drilled and nothing is adjusted, since the geometry is the original one.
That is exactly why you should note the series before ordering. The manufacturer lists this part for 3000 and 7000 pedals; pedals built around the Delta II hinge take a bearing-equipped part with a different part number.
Specifications
| Function | Hinge between footboard and baseplate |
|---|---|
| Listed compatibility | 3000 and 7000 Series pedals |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Sold | Individually |
What it is for
- Repairing a 3000 pedal whose footboard has developed play
- Reconditioning a 7000 pedal from a rental fleet
- A spare part kept at the rehearsal space
- A thorough service before a tour
- Getting rid of a clack heard on the footboard's return
Compare with other manufacturers
The same hinge exists at other pedal makers, under their own part numbers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable part | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Iron Cobra pedal hinge | Dedicated to the Tama frame; does not fit a DW baseplate |
| Pearl | Eliminator pedal hinge | Spacing and footprint specific to Pearl |
| Yamaha | FP9 pedal hinge | Built into the frame, less of a standalone replacement |
| Gibraltar | Pedal replacement parts | Universal catalogue: the fit has to be checked case by case |
Frequently asked questions
- How do I know if the hinge is the problem?
- The noise happens on the footboard's return rather than on the stroke, and pressing your heel sideways makes it go away. That points to play at the bottom, not to a spring problem.
- Will it fit a 5000 Series pedal?
- The manufacturer lists it for the 3000 and 7000 Series. Pedals fitted with the Delta II hinge take a bearing-equipped part, which has a different part number.
- Do I need to drill or modify anything?
- No. The part matches the original footprint; it swaps directly for the one you remove.
- Should I just replace the whole pedal?
- Rarely. A baseplate, drive and cam in good shape are not worth replacing just because a hinge that costs a few dollars has worn out.
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