Parry_10 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I hear a lot of people say the uk supra brake set up is better but does anyone actually have proof of this? Also does anyone know the caliper piston diameters for each set of brakes so I can work out the total breaking force when I get in from work. I wouldn't mind selling my uk set up with cw pads and new oem discs and buying a set of k sport or d2s but I want to know for certain they are going to be better not just look better. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Also I'm not looking for opinions I'm looking for facts can anyone actually prove which is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I reckon they will be better because of the colour alone. Performance is always related to pretty colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 I reckon they will be better because of the colour alone. Performance is always related to pretty colours. Lol and there was me thinking here's james with the piston diameters for me, I expected better from you:( ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Lol I think its all to do with area of contact and not purely dimensions of pistons. And then technical information regarding to size and area would only indicate they would be better under constant heavy load, I use the work `indicate` very loosely. You need someone who has owned both, and tested them to give a more accurate description. For now though, I would consider the colour a very important factor. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Lol I think its all to do with area of contact and not purely dimensions of pistons. And then technical information regarding to size and area would only indicate they would be better under constant heavy load, I use the work `indicate` very loosely. You need someone who has owned both, and tested them to give a more accurate description. For now though, I would consider the colour a very important factor. Lol. That's a better answer, I'm thinking if I work out the total breaking force of the calipers that will atleast give some indication there must be a way of proving what is better rather than just testing them and giving an opinion, at the end of the day an opinion doesn't count for anything you need facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I have calculations for braking force if you need it? I have to calculated required stopping distance when I designed a custom trike when trying to find the required brake disc size, with the pad area etc etc. I'll find it and post it up. Might find it usefull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?225007-Big-Brake-Kits-Real-Numbers Did you see this thread? It may help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 I've got all the calculations etc mate just need the info like the piston diameters of the calipers, I think we both pretty much do the same sort of thing at uni lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Cheers steve will have a look at that when I get in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hard work already done then. I'll stick with my pretty colours information threads then lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I hear a lot of people say the uk supra brake set up is better but does anyone actually have proof of this? Also does anyone know the caliper piston diameters for each set of brakes so I can work out the total breaking force when I get in from work. I wouldn't mind selling my uk set up with cw pads and new oem discs and buying a set of k sport or d2s but I want to know for certain they are going to be better not just look better. Cheers i would have expected the manufacturer to provide that information, have you contacted them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 i would have expected the manufacturer to provide that information, have you contacted them? was hoping not to have to but if needs be I will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 If you're wanting rid of the discs and pads, I'll take first dibbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 If you're wanting rid of the discs and pads, I'll take first dibbs discs and pads sold to josh for £1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 discs and pads sold to josh for £1000 I'll be round at 8am tomorrow for collection. Cheers bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Josh Ill do you a solid by selling you mine, freshly refurbed for 800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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