Guest nin73 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) Hi Guys, I have just bought a TT J-Spec Supra and the brakes are shocking. I realise from this forum that they are meant to be bad but these are Michael Jackson BAD!! Had a bit of a look and i think the rear calipers are sticking a bit so will service these this week. My question is, if the pads are glazed am i better of fitting a cheap set of pads to clean the discs, then CW fast road pads or go straight for a set of CW fast road pads? Edited July 14, 2009 by nin73 Spelling (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 All Jspec brakes are pony mate. save up for some UK spec or get a decent set on there before you go pumping up the BHP too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Measure the discs for thickness against the minimum spec, and inspect for ridges and cracks. If ok get some 80 grit wet & dry paper and roughen up the disc's surfaces. Then fit CW fast road pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 All Jspec brakes are pony mate. ...................not quite but they need to be working properly and have good pads to be ok/good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 ...................not quite but they need to be working properly and have good pads to be ok/good. I agree, the j-spec brakes are fine with good pads and decent brake fluid. Get them looked over and put some decent fast road pads on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I ran my own MKIV TT auto on the jap brakes, and did countless hard track days in it, driving it unmercifully. I never felt the absolute need for bigger brakes. Pads, fluid and stainless braided hoses were adequate, and I would have been able to knock some big brakes up from stuff around the place, without spending much dosh. So, although I admit I can be tight, it's perfectly possible to track a MKIV hard on the small brakes, let alone run one hard on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'd go with CW's advice. Get some Goodrich hoses, some good 5.1 and some good pads (if discs are in a suitable condition). Whereabouts are you in Dorset chap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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