cntt Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Hi I'm not really looking to upgrade the brakes at the moment, just that when I got the car, the all 4 discs are in very bad shape, so I really need to replace them, and for me to get the stock ones here in Ireland, just cost too much, 600 euro for the 4, so I looked around and found that the 3 G Ultimate brake discs are little cheaper and its kinda an upgrade from stock anyone know if they are any good? doesn't matter if they are not any different different to stock as long as they are not bad ones to go for, and if I do get them, what pads would be ideal to be use with them? or can I just use stock pads? I am planing to upgrade the brake system in the future at some point when I'm going to start boosting with stage 2, so it doesn't really matter if they not the best choice to go for as long as they work for now. thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I'd stick to stock discs and some of Chris Wilsons fast road pads. You have to be careful with aftermarket brakes, you get what you pay for and I wouldn't want anything sub standard on a 180mph car. Cost you a lot more to fix it if you crash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Anyone rate the brembo's Mkivstore are selling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr keef Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 i was wondering this myself...on past cars i have went for replacement disk but cross drilled/vented etc and they have been a massive improvement everytime.Does anyone do this for the j spec?instead of going uk spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 3G or DBA discs are 2 very good options for the Supra. Combined with pads like Endless, make a big difference to braking, UK or J-spec. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr keef Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 how much are they gaz for a pair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Anyone rate the brembo's Mkivstore are selling? Happy to offer a discount for a full and descript / honest write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 3G or DBA discs are 2 very good options for the Supra. Combined with pads like Endless, make a big difference to braking, UK or J-spec. Gaz. what sort of prices are the discs and pads... UK spec brakes. I have also, always gone for vented discs and uprated pads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 i had them on my car was very pleased with them i found that the bite was improved after fitting them oh and they look really nice:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 my uk full set cost me around 500 quid, red stuff pads work out around 150 quid for a full set, if your getting them fitted your not gona have much change from 700 i wouldnt think. the grooves and dimples prob do nothing for performance there just a cosmetic bit (gona get told off here). the fronts dont come with any type of finish, just greece... i cleaned up mine with meths then sprayed them with heat proof silver paint.( not on face of disk) they bite realy well but too much braking causes dust so i couldnt tell you if they are any good when pushed..... oh tell a lie i had them on at jap fest in 05 and it had me hanging in the belts and the g meter was at over 1 G on de-seleration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Happy to offer a discount for a full and descript / honest write up. not at the minute, saving my money for some service work by you. They do look v nice maybe a mod for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 my uk full set cost me around 500 quid, red stuff pads work out around 150 quid for a full set, if your getting them fitted your not gona have much change from 700 i wouldnt think. the grooves and dimples prob do nothing for performance there just a cosmetic bit (gona get told off here). the fronts dont come with any type of finish, just greece... i cleaned up mine with meths then sprayed them with heat proof silver paint.( not on face of disk) they bite realy well but too much braking causes dust so i couldnt tell you if they are any good when pushed..... oh tell a lie i had them on at jap fest in 05 and it had me hanging in the belts and the g meter was at over 1 G on de-seleration. Pretty much what I am expecting... Plus some braided hoses and decent brake fluid.... should do the trick. I thought that the vents and holes were for additional cooling, less space is able to retain heat, causing hot spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 QUOTE=grahamc]Pretty much what I am expecting... Plus some braided hoses and decent brake fluid.... should do the trick. I thought that the vents and holes were for additional cooling, less space is able to retain heat, causing hot spots. holes help the cooling these arnt, ok they may help a bit but not a great deal. holes on a really good disk help massively, but they have to be very good, a cheap disk with holes will just crack from uneven cooling. heres my front disks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeky Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Can vouch for the 3G 20GR Brembo Discs Im using them on the Aristo with a set of EBC Red Stuff Ceramic pads and i have to say the diffrence between this setup and stock is amazing! Drove to Germany, did the Nur and drove back and they hardly wore at all Plenty of meat left on them and i never noticed any fade at any time. Highly recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cntt Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 thanks guys, had them order, should have them thursday or friday, fit them on saturday. cant wait, atleast my steering wont shake the hell out of me when I beake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 All I can say on this thread is DO NOT buy Drilled discs. They will eventually crack. Even Brembo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 yea... james's brembos cracked:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 All I can say on this thread is DO NOT buy Drilled discs. They will eventually crack. Even Brembo's. 3G use Brembo castings.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Mine have been alright so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Yup, I've said it before, but a mate had some drilled discs on his scoob that cracked... lets just say it made a bit of a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Pretty much what I am expecting... Plus some braided hoses and decent brake fluid.... should do the trick. I thought that the vents and holes were for additional cooling, less space is able to retain heat, causing hot spots. holes help the cooling these arnt, ok they may help a bit but not a great deal. holes on a really good disk help massively, but they have to be very good, a cheap disk with holes will just crack from uneven cooling. heres my front disks.... [qimg]http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1297[/qimg] And how are you finding them?? Definitely agree that quality makes the difference, whether they are drilled or not. If I have anything above 400bhp, which is the plan, dodge brakes are not going to cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 All I can say on this thread is DO NOT buy Drilled discs. They will eventually crack. Even Brembo's. Then why is that all the porsche come with drilled discs as standard? Not trying to pick a fight, just interested, as drilled discs are on my shopping list for my supra, and want to understand why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Then why is that all the porsche come with drilled discs as standard? Not trying to pick a fight, just interested, as drilled discs are on my shopping list for my supra, and want to understand why. Porsche discs aren't drilled, they are cast with holes, big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 ok, didnt know that. Any aftermarket discs for the supra that are "cast with holes" then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Not as far as I know/have googled, 'cos 'cast with holes' is bloody expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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