Adam2jzzz Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I’m looking at upgrading my standard j spec brakes to something a little bigger ! Stuck with the decision of uk brakes or k sports. Is anyone able to share their experiences if they have used both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 What do you use the car for? UK spec brakes are perfect for a daily/weekend car and also ok for occasional track days with good brake pads fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) Have a read of this, the comparison was done a while ago - http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?225007-Big-Brake-Kits-Real-Numbers More info here - http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?249089-Supra-Brake-setups CW’s view below. What are you using the car for? Short of out and out track day usage the stock UK brakes are more than adequatem given good pads and good condition calipers. Braided hoses make a noticeable difference in pedal firmness. Race fluid makes absolutely no difference to stopping distances, but will not boil until later, but is unlikely to be worthwhile for road usage. It absorbs water quickly, and if not changed regularly can cause corrosion issues and soon degrades to worse than "normal" fluid. Even Jap spec brakes can be made to survive hard track usage, albeit with exotic pads and fluid, and high attrition. Edited April 5, 2018 by Frank Bullitt (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Hey Adam sorry to bump your thread, you PMEd me and your inbox is full for me to reply, clear your inbox please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 What wheels do you have fitted ? make sure they clear whatever brakes you decide to go for before buying them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2jzzz Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 18 inch volk ce28n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 K Sport on mine: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?340292-SRD-1000S-Oblivion-Beast-Project/page23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Adam your inbox is full again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Uk`s were perfect when we could get decent pads for them, if its a road car then porterfield or chris wilson pads are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Ric`s on ebay, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152974913691?ul_noapp=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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