white-gt Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi guys i just wanted to clear something up. my brakes have never been very good even after changing pads from redstuff to yellow stuff. ive had my fluid bled and changed but when trying to slow quickly at higher speeds it just doesnt feel upto scratch. So whats it more likely to be?(1) brake lines expanding.not being efficient under pressure(2) the disks/pads are just rubbish and i should replace them? im considering getting grooved disks and red pads and/or HEL braided lines from camskill. thanks gents! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keri-WMS Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Is that from 100% cold brakes? Might be the ABS kicking in if you're REALLY hitting them hard. If the pedal feels soft then it's probably a fluid/lines issue. If it's a hard pedal but no brakes then the pads/calipers might be the issue. If it's vibration then look at the discs.... If you ARE thinking of upgrading, have you seen our WMS 110% heavy-duty disc and Ferodo DS2500 combo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
white-gt Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 thanks for the reply! i dont have ABS so its not that, the brakes are not cold but not fast use hot either, the pedal does feel as though it has some travel before any major braking begins.. i have looked at your page now and im interested in the disks but the pads are a bit pricey.. i dont use the car for track just fast road use so would the not drilled etc be ok for that? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keri-WMS Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Yup, plain 110% discs would be fine - you still get the extra mass/stiffness. In terms of pads, people rave about DS2500 vs EBC options, beyond pads there are the bigger upgrades. As for a soft pedal, check you've got free pistons / sliders etc, that you don't have dot 5.0 fluid for any reason (you want 4.0 or 5.1), and as you said you might have tired brake lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
white-gt Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 ok buddy i'll check it out!tbh i changed the calipers about 6 months ago and they feel the same and its 5.1 fluid thats been used so i guess the only next thing it can be is the lines.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
white-gt Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 is it simple enough to change to braided lines? i take it the lines that are on just now are rubber of some kind? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keri-WMS Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 It's pretty sinple but a bit gross, I hate brake fluid....just make sure you invest in proper fitting brake union C-spanners, and get the bleed nipples freed up first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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