nige Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hi guys,needing new brake pads for uk spec brakes,is it recomendable to change all round fronts and backs at the same time? I definately need fronts, been using standard toyota ones but kooking for something with a little more bite,just fitted goodrige hoses all round and upgraded the fluid to Motul RBF 600, Traders feel free to plug your wares,thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 i'd definitely go with some of CW's fast road pads (sold in full sets anyway). made a massive difference to my jspec brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 What price are we talking Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 What price are we talking Ian. iirc you'd be about £140 for a set of UK pads. best to give Chris a ring tomorrow to confirm obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 is it recomendable to change all round fronts and backs at the same time? It's not necessary unless there isn't much left on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 It's not necessary unless there isn't much left on them. not necessary, no although i believe Chris recommends that his pads are fitted as a set mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 If you can afford it, endless carbon/metal still the best pad made for the UK spec caliper. fantastic feel, no fade and no brake dust, just a light coat of red after hundreds of miles. Little Gaz at envy is your man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 As recommended CW pads are good, I also got a set of Porterfields from Paul at Whifbitz, need heat in them but otherwise pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 If you've still got pad at the rear then I dont see the need to change them at the same time, of course if you fit different pads at the front you may end up altering the brake bias slightly, but I dont think it would be an issue for road use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosphil Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 These CW pads sound interesting. I've got the bigger Jspec brakes and the bigger 6 pot jspec calipers, but my braking is surprisingly weak, compared to my other cars anyway. It im going fast fast, it has trouble stopping where I expect it to. Rekon these pads should do ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 These CW pads sound interesting. I've got the bigger Jspec brakes and the bigger 6 pot jspec calipers, but my braking is surprisingly weak, compared to my other cars anyway. It im going fast fast, it has trouble stopping where I expect it to. Rekon these pads should do ? the biggest brakes that were an original option on the supra were the 4 pot fronts and 2 pot rears (usually referred to as UK spec brakes as these were standard on the UK cars). If you have 6 pot brakes then they're certainly not original equipment. Are you certain they're 6 pots? If you do have the larger 4 pot fronts then Chris' pads would certainly be a good investment, as well as the others mentioned as well (however the only ones i've experiences personally are Chris' so i'd go with his). I would also suggest some braided lines and fresh fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosphil Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 think your right there, they are the factory upgrades ones, so perhaps its 4 pot, rather than 6 pot, I was thinking 4 pot and 6 pot, rather than 2 pot and 4 pot, so I got my pots a bit potty lol. Thats a lot of pot. Its just had new fluid, but I'll look at braided lines. Can I just order them mail order from him and get my local garage to fit em ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 think your right there, they are the factory upgrades ones, so perhaps its 4 pot, rather than 6 pot, I was thinking 4 pot and 6 pot, rather than 2 pot and 4 pot, so I got my pots a bit potty lol. Thats a lot of pot. Its just had new fluid, but I'll look at braided lines. Can I just order them mail order from him and get my local garage to fit em ? lol. yeah, it's fairly simple to do by all accounts so if you know you're mechanic and trust him then he should be able to manage it without any trouble at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosphil Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Cool I'd do it myself but I dont have a torque spanner or the inclination lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 nige i have endless pads on the j-spec brake set up and with a fluid change to dot 5.1 the diffrence was awsome totally diffrent brakes id recommend to anyone speek to gaz at envy he will sort you out i even got mine in 2 days very prompt ! give him a call alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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