Advice on upgrading brakes past the basics?

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:39 pm

Iv had these parts burning a hole in my heel and toe brain for a while but never got them all together at one time. I like shiny things

they are waiting for spring.

we have AEM 330mm big brake discs, ATR front calipers refurbed a bit and Hawk HPs pads.

I'm after a little further advice really. I have spent ages getting the bits together and i alredy have goodridge stainless lines, castrol super and the brake stopper that toyracer made. lastly i have a mugen pedal cover

what else can i do the brakes? can you get an upgrade for the master cylinder? that seems the only part left that could be messed about with

My car knowledge not being very large though I wonder what some of you have done to your brakes?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:43 pm

330mm discs? How are you working those?

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:58 pm

you will need caliper spacers matey or the discs are no use to you

sell em to me

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:02 pm

got all that thanks.

this set up is what im after, i just hope that i have not hit the end of the mod route. what else can be done to the system? or is it big brake 4pots next?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:03 pm

Rear brakes shouldnt be missed.
Brake controller/servo to bias the power front and rear.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:08 pm

yeah next up for the fronts is bigger calipers you could also try bigger discs on the rear (like richie) and as said a brake proportioning valve

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:28 pm

hmm, thanks iv got something to research now

Post by **4thgenphil** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:30 pm

run with the atr brakes for the mo buddy, get the pads really hotand enjoy!

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:43 pm

Apexi do a parachute.
DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:09 pm

not on this build

but one day.

lotto lucky build.

Cheers phil. i am sure i will be happy with the mods that have been doen; im just interested in what else you can actually do to a brake system along street/light track use that is.

im also in two minds about using the AEM for normal driving/freaking insane B roads. will they get warm enough is my main wonder? I have a set of diamond black nitro on there at the moment. would i get better use out of those for street use? whats the AEM discs like in use?

exited now the suns staring to come out