next best thing o a big brake conversion!
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next best thing o a big brake conversion!
Basically the brakes on my car for a 1.6 are puny and a bit ***** seeing I have 190hp now!
So courtesy of EBC Brakes I have grooved and dimpled 1.8 discs and redstuff front and rear pads.
I also decided to get some Goodridge braided brake hoses for a firmer pedal feed all round!
This set-up is supposed to be the bollocks and is the next best thing to a BIG brake conversion. Which is overkill seeing as i will never track the car.
The brakes need to run in so will report back on their performance.
I did some research and there are good and bad reviews about EBC brakes.
Basically they should improve braking 100% cus I have a bigger 1.8 discs that are grooved and dimpled up front and braided hoses meaning they will be less prone to fade.
Oh and they look damn good! :lol:
heres some pics:
So courtesy of EBC Brakes I have grooved and dimpled 1.8 discs and redstuff front and rear pads.
I also decided to get some Goodridge braided brake hoses for a firmer pedal feed all round!
This set-up is supposed to be the bollocks and is the next best thing to a BIG brake conversion. Which is overkill seeing as i will never track the car.
The brakes need to run in so will report back on their performance.
I did some research and there are good and bad reviews about EBC brakes.
Basically they should improve braking 100% cus I have a bigger 1.8 discs that are grooved and dimpled up front and braided hoses meaning they will be less prone to fade.
Oh and they look damn good! :lol:
heres some pics:
#4
Originally Posted by turbopezz
yea i think ill go that route soon, whered you get the brake lines from...
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Tabs, how do you like your brakes so far? I just upgraded to slotted rotors and redstuff have yet to install the pads. Do you like your brake lines? I can sell them actually as I have an account with Goodridge.
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stainless brake lines don't swell like rubber lines do so the pedal is firmer and travels less.
dimples supposedly don't have the cracking issues cross-drilled rotors can develop. the dimples/slots/holes help eliminate the gases that can form between the pad and rotor during use. the same can be said for water. also, the reliefs create more bite for the pads around their edges.
dimples supposedly don't have the cracking issues cross-drilled rotors can develop. the dimples/slots/holes help eliminate the gases that can form between the pad and rotor during use. the same can be said for water. also, the reliefs create more bite for the pads around their edges.
#15
Originally Posted by kung fu jesus
stainless brake lines don't swell like rubber lines do so the pedal is firmer and travels less.
dimples supposedly don't have the cracking issues cross-drilled rotors can develop. the dimples/slots/holes help eliminate the gases that can form between the pad and rotor during use. the same can be said for water. also, the reliefs create more bite for the pads around their edges.
dimples supposedly don't have the cracking issues cross-drilled rotors can develop. the dimples/slots/holes help eliminate the gases that can form between the pad and rotor during use. the same can be said for water. also, the reliefs create more bite for the pads around their edges.
It been a short while and brakes have bedded in nice.
I don't do any track days as it is a show car as well as a everday car.
However, for hard road use I am very impressed. There is no fade. The brakes seem to get better the hotter they get.
The pedal feel is the best...its now firm and not spongey.
However, the pads do dust up allot with hard use.
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