Adam Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 i have standard brakes at the mo and want to decent brakes for my n/a soop. anyone got any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolance Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 upgrade to the UK spec 4 pot calipers with a 325mm disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 nice one. any ideas where i could get hold of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 nice one. any ideas where i could get hold of them Nic on here, he sends them from Hong Kong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Cheers i will tap him up and find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I can supply fast road, or race compound pads for the existing brakes, the race ones will make a twin turbo on the same size brakes live on a race track. MUCH cheaper than bigger brakes, not as good but very cost effective. A LOT opeople on here use them. 130 quid a full car set. Add some decent fluid (I use, sell and recommend Motul RBF600) and maybe some braided brake hoses and the brakes you have will be transformed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 130 pounds is for fast road, by the way, 300 for race compound pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 ..and don't forget it's far more desirable to upgrade the rears at the same time as the fronts if you're going the upgrade route in order to retain proper braking balance. As Chris says though, decent pads, braided lines and a good flush does wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 How much on top of the 130 notes for fronyt discs Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Yep - defo go with the suggestions above - I've used race pads and RBF600 fluid for about 4 years on tracked supras and never had any fade problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Chris is right (of course ). A pad upgrade along with new 5.1 and braided lines completely transformed the brakes on my car, I've taken a few club members out in it and they couldn't beleive it had the smaller brakes. They do fade and heat up much quicker than large brakes though. They're not a replacement for the larger ones, but cost 5-10 times less! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 stupid question, but whats so good about braided lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I don't think they flex or swell under heavy braking / heat like the normal ones do At least that's my understanding of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 They add pedal feel, and reduce pedal travel. As Scoboblio says, they don't swell like the stock rubber hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I had some fast road pads and braided hoses for my Jap setup. Moved to UK setup with fast road pads and Motul 5.1 fluid. I was quite dissapointed! The UK setup is just a little better, main advantage is you don't get brake fade. I definitely think it's not worth it for a n/a supra or a stock TT with speed limiter (IMO) Stick with fast pads, braided lines and good fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Disagree- getting the UK brakes all round is by far the best thing I've ever done, car-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Disagree- getting the UK brakes all round is by far the best thing I've ever done, car-wise. couldn't agree more, the larger spec brakes are far superior. Ro have you checked that your brake master cylinder isn't moving, like Loks said his was, see thread [thread=55361]HERE[/thread]. If it is, it could be worth investing in a brace for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 If anyone wants prices for larger spec brakes, I am able to supply at a big saving over Toyota UK prices. I have already run a coupel of group buys and supplied dozens of members. I have price list of all parts required to upgrade to the larger spec brakes (4pot front/2pot rear) if anyone wants a copy please email me at the link in my signiture and I will forward you a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Disagree- getting the UK brakes all round is by far the best thing I've ever done, car-wise. LOL! I've had UK owner drive mines on the Jap setup who has said the breaking was great! couldn't agree more, the larger spec brakes are far superior. Ro have you checked that your brake master cylinder isn't moving, like Loks said his was, see thread [thread=55361]HERE[/thread]. If it is, it could be worth investing in a brace for it. Brake system is fine Nic. I'm just saying that Fast road pads, good fluid and braided hoses make a good difference on Jap setup. I think Terribleturner also agrees that they are better (UK setup) but not greatly. Ro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Yeah i'm with Ro although i did have to use them in an emergency a week or 2 back and they did do better than i thought. I just felt it's alot of money for the upgrade and i was expecting more (guess i'll see it with the single in place), but at the end of the day if they help me miss any potential accidents then they're good enough for me. The upgrade of pads, fluid and lines is defintatly worth it on the j-specs IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 It depends on how much brakeing you do from above 100 mph really. That is where you will see the UK brakes earn their money. Much below that speed and they are just gucci looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveL Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 If you do track days or drive country roads, the UK brakes are much better - especially with uprated pads, fulid and lines IMO. Really does depend on what you want to spend, but bare in mind these babies are heavy lumps of metal that occasionally need seriously reigning in when you get over excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I do a few good country road runs a week myself and to be honest havn't noticed a difference in that area. But as Brian said, they probably come into effect better at speeds over 100, maybe i should give them a road test tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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