What Brakes?

[madhops87]

Id like new brakes but not sure what to get. I only need ones for road driving and maybe the odd track day. Any help appricated.

 

[rsclio182]

hey han, im looking into getting new discs and pads, i will be ringing around next week, so i will give u the best deals i find

 

[d4ve86]

brambo HC disks, ferodo DS2500 pads and some braded lines if you want to, + bleed the system/fluid change,

 

[ForceIndia]

brambo HC disks, ferodo DS2500 pads and some braded lines if you want to, + bleed the system/fluid change,

ditto

 

[rsclio182]

do the ferodo pads squeal or make any noise?? are they good from cold??

 

[ross2786]

seen this on k-tec not sure if its for all 4 discs tho

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2525

im looking for new discs as mine are u,s

 

[rob_clio197rs]

do the ferodo pads squeal or make any noise?? are they good from cold??

yes they do sqeal from cold but to me that gives it that track **** look/sound, quality when warmed up.

 

[Russ.]

ive just bought brembo max disks paired with a set of ferrodo premier pads along with a fluid change. will offer my opinions in a few weeks once theyre bedded in

 

[madhops87]

hey han, im looking into getting new discs and pads, i will be ringing around next week, so i will give u the best deals i find

Ah thanks for that mate!

 

[madhops87]

do the ferodo pads squeal or make any noise?? are they good from cold??

yes they do sqeal from cold but to me that gives it that track **** look/sound, quality when warmed up.

I might look at those. Any pads that don't squeal from cold?

 

[diamond geezer]

try pagid blues, they are what i went back to after dumping the willwoods. work well from cold, are bliinding hot, and no noise.

 

[SCOTT_182CUP]

brembo HC discs, braided lines and 5.1 fluid are prob most popular choices and then either DS2500, pagid, carbon lorraines. I have carbon lorraines for track and EBC red stuff for everyday use. carbon lorraines are awesome even from cold and didnt fade at all on track, Ebc redstuff are ok but not up to much from cold. would prob not get these again.

 

[mattjk]

I'v always wondered about those redstuffs...

 

[Coby.]

I've been advised on 3G Disks and Pagid Blue Pads from the Bigger Power Boys... Never heard anyone mention 3G so I may give them a try as I've just met a Guy in the Trade Buisness who is a friend of my Brother-In-Law and he can get a decent price

 

[madhops87]

brembo HC discs, braided lines and 5.1 fluid are prob most popular choices and then either DS2500, pagid, carbon lorraines. I have carbon lorraines for track and EBC red stuff for everyday use. carbon lorraines are awesome even from cold and didnt fade at all on track, Ebc redstuff are ok but not up to much from cold. would prob not get these again.

I like the sound of the carbon lorraines, how long did they last? Did you have any problems with brake dust on your alloys? I heard that they give off quite a lot.
Also do I only need to update the front brakes?

 

[SCOTT_182CUP]

they lasted about 10k miles or so and still have enough left on for a few track days. brake dust wsnt a problem as i clean the car quite often but i've heard of people who have had issues with them.
if you are going to do the backs if they need it then just go with standard as they dont do that much anyway and these are more than capable

 

[madhops87]

Thats what I thought. Might be a stupid question but do the brembo discs come with calipers?

 

[Russ.]

Thats what I thought. Might be a stupid question but do the brembo discs come with calipers?

nope disks are just disks. if you want brembo callipers youve got to fork out prob £600+

 

[Middo]

brembo HC discs, braided lines and 5.1 fluid are prob most popular choices and then either DS2500, pagid, carbon lorraines. I have carbon lorraines for track and EBC red stuff for everyday use. carbon lorraines are awesome even from cold and didnt fade at all on track, Ebc redstuff are ok but not up to much from cold. would prob not get these again.

I like the sound of the carbon lorraines, how long did they last? Did you have any problems with brake dust on your alloys? I heard that they give off quite a lot.
Also do I only need to update the front brakes?

if you like your alloys dont get carbon lorraines, they cover your alloys with brake dust, speak to makavelli if you want a proper opinion of em. They also squeal like buggery. I'm looking around for a new set up at the mo so let me know what you can find!

 

[madhops87]

Thats what I thought. Might be a stupid question but do the brembo discs come with calipers?

nope disks are just disks. if you want brembo callipers youve got to fork out prob £600+

Just for callipers?? Do they wear out? I don't know much about brakes yet!

 

[Russ.]

nah, callipers are the big metal things that dont wear out. i think your getting confused with pads which go from £30 upto £150, your choice on what you have really.

i bought brembo max disks and ferrodo premier pads, cost about £110 alltogether

 

[madhops87]

I was double checking! Ive never bought after market brakes so I want to get it right!

 

[Steve]

I like the sound of the carbon lorraines, how long did they last? Did you have any problems with brake dust on your alloys? I heard that they give off quite a lot.
Also do I only need to update the front brakes?

if you like your alloys dont get carbon lorraines, they cover your alloys with brake dust, speak to makavelli if you want a proper opinion of em. They also squeal like buggery. I'm looking around for a new set up at the mo so let me know what you can find!

Go for the yozzasport setup of Brembo HC's, DS 2500's & lines.

My wheels are still perfect

 

[Middo]

^ want something a bit more flash than the HCs prob go for some tarox. But as said that is the perfect set up

 

[Sweden]

EBC disks? Better then brembo HC and looks alot better too

 

[madhops87]

Oh dear god there are so many to choose from!

 

[Sweden]

Yea

I have EBC slottet/drilled disk and EBC Greenstuff for road only, lines and Castrol SRF breakfluid. And for trackdays i change to PFC´s pads. DS 2500 is really good but PFC is best pad for trackdays.

And in my opinion, EBC is better then HC or Tarox

 

[Fletcher]

Compbrake 4 pots.

 

[madhops87]

How much are they? Do they come with the callipers?
Just looked on shed motorsport and they are £799 for callipers, discs, brakets, bolts, pads and braided hoses. Is that a lot?

How are they from cold? Do they squeal?

 

[Steve]

^ want something a bit more flash than the HCs prob go for some tarox. But as said that is the perfect set up

The setup i have has done Donington & Silverstone GP with no problems.

They will defo get you to the next poseurs meet :quiet:

 

[d4ve86]

as were posting pictures thought id get involved! (discs are the wrong way round i think)

 

[mark989]

nah, callipers are the big metal things that dont wear out. i think your getting confused with pads which go from £30 upto £150, your choice on what you have really.

i bought brembo max disks and ferrodo premier pads, cost about £110 alltogether

thats cheap were you get them?

 

[bigbruno71]

i changed mine to brembo hc discs and ebc green stuff great for everyday stuff

 

[Russ.]

Brembo disks were from GSF's eBay store - £81 posted
Pads were from local motor factors - £29

 

[Viper]

Leave the rears as standard then since they don't do much braking? Is worth switching to braided lines on the rears with standard discs and pads?