Jamesy Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 ...after much help on here i am pleased to say i got my new brakes fitted today. I have done the following: Goodridge braided hoses CW fast road front pads Brembo 10 groove front discs DOT 5.1 racing fluid Also got my new O2 sensor fitted too so i expect to see AT LEAST 40mpg from now on ...what a difference - not only do the new discs look pukka through the wheels now, but its stopping power is incredible...and they're not even bedded in 100% yet! the pedal is much firmer and i am now a lot more confident about upping the BHP on Friday with the BPU conversion!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 You will now find out what a proper Supra feels like, enjoy mate:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Do you have any pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Sounds good matey! Certainly the right time of year to have good brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 You will now find out what a proper Supra feels like, enjoy mate:) I definately will mate - certainly was worth investing in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Do you have any pictures not yet mate as only picked it up tonight (in the dark!!) - will take a couple tomorrow if them fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GirlRacer! Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Could you give an idea of the costs involved in doing this please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 if you buy everything new around £450 plus labour of up to 2 hours for front set up including front and rear hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Nice one James, have you got Jap or UK brakes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 cheers mate - they were jap spec all round, now just jap spec on the rear but with braided hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GirlRacer! Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 if you buy everything new around £450 plus labour of up to 2 hours for front set up including front and rear hoses. Thats great thank you. Would I need 18" wheels for these as I only have 17s so far? Where is the best place to buy these brakes from? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 Thats great thank you. Would I need 18" wheels for these as I only have 17s so far? Where is the best place to buy these brakes from? Thank you hiya mate - not sure about wheel size - they are not enourmous but not small either - i have 19" alloys and they is a fair amount of room. For the pads contact Chris Wilson on this site Brake fluid i got from Envy but most of the traders will do it discs from ebay store ..not sure where you can get the braided hoses...i got mine from a member on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GirlRacer! Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Thanks mate, sorry for all the questions! I really appreciate the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 dont worry mate - ask away whenever - i must ask about 269 questions EVERYDAY on here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Nice one James, this is my next mod for my car So great to see some feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Quick question you say uprated brakes. What calipers are you using instead then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 standard calipers - garage said they were in good condition, all working a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 dont worry mate - ask away whenever - i must ask about 269 questions EVERYDAY on here!! 569 posts... only been here 2.1 days then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 569 posts... only been here 2.1 days then? ha ha - well maybe only 112 a day (ish!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 got my braided lines on 5.1 and new pads... cant tell the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 got my braided lines on 5.1 and new pads... cant tell the difference blimey...really? either they cant be fitted right or you had farily good brakes to start with - the pedal must feel a LOT firmer? have they been bled properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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