Firestorm Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Heaven forbid that we should BRAKE but are most ppl running stock breaks or uprating the bRAKe. is there particualr brand that is better- is it worth splashing more cash on this part and not just doing pads but the discs and callipers aswel? any suggestions- esp for an auto would be welcome. plus general debate is also good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Well I find the N/A "BRAKES" useless, so I'm going to fit CW fast road pads this saturday, then see what it's like and maybe uprate discs aswell. But unless your pushing serious power I wouldn't see a need to get bigger "BRAKE" callipers aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Which brakes do you have fitted at the moment? The Supra came with two options; the smaller 2 pot front/1 pot rear and the larger 4 pot front/2 pot rear brakes. The most common upgrade for those with the smaller brakes, is to replace with the larger ones. The bigger spec brakes are far better than the smaller ones and are relatively cheap for the performance they give. They are also a straight swap. Combined with a set of good quality pads (Endless CCX would be my choice), braided brake lines and decent brake fluid, they are more than capable for any fast road use. See pics here: http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=98436 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I tend to go with a lunch break followed by a tea break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 ah cheers bud i might have to invest. honestly i do not know what ive got i really need to take the time to take the 18s off and have a look see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 You shouldnt need to take your wheels off to tell, just look at the calipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I tend to go with a lunch break followed by a tea break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 oh rite i see we have a comedy with us here tonite then!! Lazy S*d you get a tea break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 oh rite i see we have a comedy with us here tonite then!! Do you mean comedian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 You shouldnt need to take your wheels off to tell, just look at the calipers I think he just wanted to let everyone know he is rolling on 18s:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 hell yeh! well actually no i didnt and yes i mean comedian! grr to u all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Well I find the N/A "BRAKES" useless, so I'm going to fit CW fast road pads this saturday, then see what it's like and maybe uprate discs aswell. But unless your pushing serious power I wouldn't see a need to get bigger "BRAKE" callipers aswell Unless you want to spend big money on a set of lighter weight 2-piece discs such as the Project Mu ones below, I would save your money. Drilled and grooved discs just reduce the braking surface and despite what the sales blurb may say, they will make a negligible difference to braking performance. A good set of pads will make the biggest improvement in braking performance. http://www.project-mu.co.jp/e/images/parts/rotor/SCR-PRO_SLIT-FS.jpg A brace for the brake master cylinder would be worth considering. The master cylinder can flex quite a lot under heavy braking, a brace will minimise any flex, firm up the pedal feel and transfer more of the braking to the calipers. Cusco make a bolt on brace and Carbing have a built in brace on their front tower bars. Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Brace http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/9974/attachmentphpnq1.jpg Carbing Tower Bar (with built in brake master cylinder brace) http://f10.putfile.com/7/18616374710.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 hell yeh! well actually no i didnt and yes i mean comedian! grr to u all! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=67071 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Unless you want to spend big money on a set of lighter weight 2-piece discs such as the Project Mu ones below, I would save your money. Drilled and grooved discs just reduce the braking surface and despite what the sales blurb may say, they will make a negligible difference to braking performance. A good set of pads will make the biggest improvement in braking performance. The discs aren't to improve braking power, I seem to have a problem with the discs getting hot too quickly and warping, hence I need some that keep that bit cooler and don't warp so easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 The discs aren't to improve braking power, I seem to have a problem with the discs getting hot too quickly and warping, hence I need some that keep that bit cooler and don't warp so easy. What discs are you using at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 'Dems dere breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 What discs are you using at the moment? Bog standard N/A ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 The discs aren't to improve braking power, I seem to have a problem with the discs getting hot too quickly and warping, hence I need some that keep that bit cooler and don't warp so easy. Ah right gotcha, are you using genuine OEM Toyota discs? I've never had a stock disc warp on me (bigger spec brakes) and use to give mine some punishment. I know some have complained on here of warping, not sure if it just the smaller discs that seem to suffer or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Ah right gotcha, are you using genuine OEM Toyota discs? I've never had a stock disc warp on me (bigger spec brakes) and use to give mine some punishment. I know some have complained on here of warping, not sure if it just the smaller discs that seem to suffer or not. Yeah it's the smaller ones, but I have got a feeling that one of the front brakes is binding which could be causing it, but I'm replacing the pads on friday so I will be able to have a good nosey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Cheers Nic, thanks for the info- i def will uprate the breaks at some point with braided brake lines too. you are def the fountain of knowledge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Cheers Nic, thanks for the info- i def will uprate the breaks at some point with braided brake lines too. you are def the fountain of knowledge! Oh dear God! They are BRAKES not BREAKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Cheers Nic, thanks for the info- i def will uprate the breaks at some point with braided brake lines too. you are def the fountain of knowledge! Uprating you breaks with the fountain of knowledge? Wouldn't your staff prefer a cold drinks machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Why am I getting thirsty reading this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Oh flipping heck cut me a break i was a work when i was posting this i did it real fast - spell checking was not my prority- not getting caught was! look okay fine BRAKES!! damn ppl!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Oh dear God! They are BRAKES not BREAKS! Calm down it just a commercial:Pling: the letters are right, just jumbled, he should go on the conundrum on countdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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