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is it possible...
- Thread starter wongy9
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R26
Taking into account the amount of braking done at the rear, I wouldn't bother.
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Neither would I.
R26
Not really, the rears don't do much anyway, so upgrading them is pretty pointless.
If you want to stop better, then spend your money at the front end.
If it's all about looks, not much can be done really.
If you want to stop better, then spend your money at the front end.
If it's all about looks, not much can be done really.
R26
Doubt you can upgrade the size that easily, without getting bigger alloys that is.
Just get better pads and discs.
I had full race spec pads in my old 182, the braking power was unbelievable, but you won't need anything like that on the road.
Does it not stop very well then?
Just get better pads and discs.
I had full race spec pads in my old 182, the braking power was unbelievable, but you won't need anything like that on the road.
Does it not stop very well then?
no tbh I'm not 100% confident on the braking on the car, had a service about 3 weeks ago and front have 55% left and rear 80% the front ALWAYS squeak! I've had them cleaned, re-grooved etc! waste of money last 2 weeks... when i brake hard just to see/check feels like it jumps :/ !! could you recommend a link? of disc and pads to get? thanks for posting back 
R26
Well Brembo HC discs and Ferodo DS2500s are the most commonly recommended combo, not too cheap though, but NEVER skimp on brake parts.
and fyi......it's 'brake'
and fyi......it's 'brake'
sorted lol the mac sometimes corrects spelling haha! so ill have a look for brembo HC disc and ferodo pads... yeh i don't mind spending bit more money on something as important as that especially if ill have more confidence in the car ! how much did yours come to all together? and is there a big big difference?
lol the mac sometimes corrects spelling haha! so ill have a look for brembo HC disc and ferodo pads... yeh i don't mind spending bit more money on something as important as that especially if ill have more confidence in the car ! how much did yours come to all together? and is there a big big difference?
When you brake, all the weight shifts to the front wheels. Because of this, it doesn't take a lot to lock the back wheels. So you don't really need strong brakes. You'll be fine with drums.
i found these are these the brembo your on about? http://www.kamracing.co.uk/renault-...urbo-gt-1-5-dci-brembo-front-brake-discs.html
R26
Well I got the pads second hand of the Burpspeed race car. They cost near £200 for just a front set though, add around £50 for the discs too.
You really don't need that type of pad, I wanted pads that wouldn't fade on track.
You really don't need that type of pad, I wanted pads that wouldn't fade on track.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-C...CarParts_SM&hash=item3cbe0d5db7#ht_962wt_1413
what pads that are a biiiit cheaper LOL
what pads that are a biiiit cheaper LOL
could you recommend a link? of disc and pads to get? thanks for posting back
Keep with stock there cheap and more than enough IMO
yeh i know renault would of designed it to the car but... if you was in the car and i showed you a hard stop and you can feel the car jump! not a nice feeling especially if it was an emergency.. what if i just get some top quality pads and see form there if its not enough then change the disc...????
R26
DS2500s
Standard with good fluid if thats not good enough check standard work ie calipers and servo etc.
E36 M3. 182
As edde said, you need to make sure what youve got is working correctly before looking at spunking your hard earned on shiny new pads, discs etc..... Is the 'jumping' feeling only happening when you slam on??? If the ABS is cutting in, the pedal will feel like its jumping against your foot, how are the tyres, and how are the road conditions where you are??? If youre driving around treating youre brakes like a switch (all on or all off) then youre gonna lock up fairly regularly, or cause the ABS to kick in.....
TheEvilGiraffe
ClioSport Club Member
Most modern cars are far too over assisted.
What do you mean by 'jump' ?!
What tyres are on your car. They are the key to braking, as they provide the traction on the road surface...
What do you mean by 'jump' ?!
What tyres are on your car. They are the key to braking, as they provide the traction on the road surface...
fair point steve its had a recent service like i said 4 weeks ago or so they didn't mention anything, the jump feeling is more of it stops but doesn't stop... i use the gears to slow down etc and don't break to hard day to day... but say i stop it will stop then say skip still even tho my foots on the break all the way down.... :/ need one of you guys who know what your on about to drive the car lol
You can fit them but by the sounds of it you neeed to sort out whats up with your stock brakes first
yes lol i posted a media thread today... mk3 I'm afraid lol
Go tyo another garage explain the issue they maybe able to explain it or check.
Some cars brakes do squeek if there hard race pads or not instralled right or just a bit funny often copper greese etc fixes it.
