Jamesy Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 what is the preffered brake upgrade from Jspec? do you need to get pads, discs and calipers? would prefer some decent 2nd hand ones due to finances but just wondered what and where most people go for? and rough idea on price? Tar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 CW pads are renowned for being rather decent, that and a decent set of brake hoses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 uk calipers, cw pads, owm discs, braided hoses, 5.1 fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Need new brakes also, under high speed braing the car shudders alot feels like if i break harder that the thing just wont do it! Warped discs? or Fade or both? Either way there pap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Need new brakes also, under high speed braing the car shudders alot feels like if i break harder that the thing just wont do it! Warped discs? or Fade or both? Either way there pap! Warped discs would cause the wobble... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 warped or heated spotted... I have had similar on a previous car when I was given mismatched pads and discs pads were too hard for the discs and destroyed them, quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 CW pads are renowned for being rather decent, that and a decent of brake hoses... and keep the jspec discs? they look a bit shitty to be honest!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 uk calipers, cw pads, owm discs, braided hoses, 5.1 fluid thanx mate - what are the owm discs? any idea of a price for that little lot front and back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Nic does some refurb kit for the brakes... new seals, etc which means that while they are off, you can paint them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 thanx mate - what are the owm discs? any idea of a price for that little lot front and back? oem - standard rough guess of £750ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 You can't mix j-spec discs with UK calipers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 and keep the jspec discs? they look a bit shitty to be honest!! it is another option if the uk spec is too much... oem discs and cw pads for the jspec, plus the braided lines and fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 it is another option if the uk spec is too much... oem discs and cw pads for the jspec, plus the braided lines and fluid. *cough* post #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 *cough* post #2 I know, was just agreeing/confirming when it was asked if that is done with the jspec discs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I do remember Class one taking me out in his car which had a set of CW pads, and with a combination of driver skill and good brake pads, he managed to scare with the pure stopping power available (Not 100% sure if he had/has braided lines) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 warped or heated spotted... I have had similar on a previous car when I was given mismatched pads and discs pads were too hard for the discs and destroyed them, quickly My mate ran ebc green pads with OEM discs... worked a TREAT, however it ate more discs than pads.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I do remember Class one taking me out in his car which had a set of CW pads, and with a combination of driver skill and good brake pads, he managed to scare with the pure stopping power available (Not 100% sure if he had/has braided lines) mine has uk spec, oem discs (need replacing soon), cw pads, braided hoses and fluid... but I think the fluid could do with replacing and the system bled... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 any idea of a price for that little lot front and back? Cough...... about £850 all in for mostly new stuff (see for sale section) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 For the love of god don't use anything made by EBC. If the cost of upgrading to UK spec brakes is too much then yes some decent pads (CW), braided lines, and decent fluid (Motul) will transform the J-spec brakes into something almost decent A master cylinder brace is also an option to help firm up pedal feel, see this thread http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=122715 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Cough...... about £850 all in for mostly new stuff (see for sale section) mate you know i'd love your set up but with me doing the bpu thingy in 2 weeks i just cant stretch to it!! if you want installments gimme a shout!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 mate you know i'd love your set up but with me doing the bpu thingy in 2 weeks i just cant stretch to it!! if you want installments gimme a shout!!! My opinion and ignore if you wish... sort out stopping the car before making the car go faster.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 My opinion and ignore if you wish... sort out stopping the car before making the car go faster.... good advise, especially if you are running jspecs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 good point guys - am looking into maybe getting some good Mintex pads and better qaulity jspecs discs for the time being - should help a bit eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Get CW fast road pads & stock Mr T discs. Should be reasonable for mild BPU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 when u say stock discs, do you mean UK and Jspec stock mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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