Brakes brakes brakes

[W3iw3n]

Guys, need your opinions.

 

I am driving an 1.5year Honda Jazz GE8 (mileage approx 15k due to OPC). Since day 1, i feel that the brakes has been spongy vs. my old ride (Vios) and other rides that I have test drove (forte, mz3, lancer EX).

I have been ignoring till recently.

 

Can I check does a simply flushing of brake fluids do the trick?

 

I called up stamford tyres and they recommend me:

1) flush with DOT4 fluid. ($40)

2) change to brembo rotors (front) @ $140/rotor

3) change 4x brake pads (dunno what brand) @ $190 for 4 pads

and

4) [he mentioned this is optional] change to 4x stainless steel braided hose @ $320 (4 hoses)

 

I am more include in taking up first 3 option and give up SSBH. However my concern is, will the changing of non-stock brake pads wear off my rear rotor? Will it be dangerous?

If i change merely front rotor and front brake pads, i guess the car will nose dive due to the better brakes in front.

 

Any comments guys???

 

[Ladykillerz]

in conclusion, "i just want to earn money from you."

 

try brake servicing and you are done with.

if you still feel the braking is poor, send back to Kah Motor for a check since it is still under warranty. =p

[Tigershark1976]

item 1 & 4 will help the spongy brake issue.

 

as for brakepad, finish up your stock brake 1st.... dont waste money... same for rotor, wait for your rotor to warp, then try smth new...

[D3badge]

Guys, need your opinions.

 

I am driving an 1.5year Honda Jazz GE8 (mileage approx 15k due to OPC). Since day 1, i feel that the brakes has been spongy vs. my old ride (Vios) and other rides that I have test drove (forte, mz3, lancer EX).

I have been ignoring till recently.

 

Can I check does a simply flushing of brake fluids do the trick?

 

I called up stamford tyres and they recommend me:

1) flush with DOT4 fluid. ($40)

2) change to brembo rotors (front) @ $140/rotor

3) change 4x brake pads (dunno what brand) @ $190 for 4 pads

and

4) [he mentioned this is optional] change to 4x stainless steel braided hose @ $320 (4 hoses)

 

I am more include in taking up first 3 option and give up SSBH. However my concern is, will the changing of non-stock brake pads wear off my rear rotor? Will it be dangerous?

If i change merely front rotor and front brake pads, i guess the car will nose dive due to the better brakes in front.

 

Any comments guys???

 

what ever you do, if you buy new rotor, change the brake pad together, as old pad have uneven surface and "mold" to old rotor surface.

[5936]

Yep, they are right.

If your car is still under warranty, bleed air first.

[W3iw3n]

just curious...i went for serving for 1, 10, 20k in kah motor for the past 1.5 years (though i nvr really hit the mileage).

 

dont they change the brake fluids? do i have to bleed them again?

[5936]

Some AD is at 40K.

 

It wont cost much to bleed air from brake sys. But brake fluid must be same colour to avoid being detected by AD later.

[Gendut]

If you are mechanically adept, you may want to consider a tiny leak in your hi pressure lines that may have the effect of spongy feel. Tel tale signs of this is oil stains around the spot. This may also manifest in gradual drop in the reservoir level.

 

But I reckon bleed the air is best. Still not satisfied, use braided hoses.

[HOUSENUMBER]

just bleed the brake will do they are chopping your carrot head

[Jefkking]

Try visit "Sunrise Auto" @ Blk 15 Defu Lan 10 #01-392 Tel: 6281 3566 and Mr. Paul Low can fix your problem. (I'm not representing Paul for my interest but just a word of sharing good deal)

Edited August 3, 2011 by Jefkking

[I_AM_MR_COOL]

item 2-4 if add up = $790... with this kind of prcing,

 

u can get vttr upzised rotor + performance pad + ssbh + prelude caliper +bleeding + new brake

 

fluid at racetech which i was quoted early tis yr +- $740

 

much more better brake performance...

 

or u can try runstop also...which is cheaper then wat S.T charge u...

Edited August 3, 2011 by I_AM_MR_COOL

[Davidtht]

I think you should change to SSBH and bleed the brakes. For a 1.5yr car, your rotors should still be in good conditional. Changing rotors should be your last option

[Jchuacl]

Get a set of good front brake pads with good tyres should suffice.

I swapped out my stock front pads for Mugen pads on my Euro R as it felt quite spongy and it did the trick. 6 months ago, I swapped out my original rear pads (50% worn) for mugen pads and it felt even better.

 

 

Guys, need your opinions.

 

I am driving an 1.5year Honda Jazz GE8 (mileage approx 15k due to OPC). Since day 1, i feel that the brakes has been spongy vs. my old ride (Vios) and other rides that I have test drove (forte, mz3, lancer EX).

I have been ignoring till recently.

 

Can I check does a simply flushing of brake fluids do the trick?

 

I called up stamford tyres and they recommend me:

1) flush with DOT4 fluid. ($40)

2) change to brembo rotors (front) @ $140/rotor

3) change 4x brake pads (dunno what brand) @ $190 for 4 pads

and

4) [he mentioned this is optional] change to 4x stainless steel braided hose @ $320 (4 hoses)

 

I am more include in taking up first 3 option and give up SSBH. However my concern is, will the changing of non-stock brake pads wear off my rear rotor? Will it be dangerous?

If i change merely front rotor and front brake pads, i guess the car will nose dive due to the better brakes in front.

 

Any comments guys???

 

[Yuan]

Get a set of good front brake pads with good tyres should suffice.

I swapped out my stock front pads for Mugen pads on my Euro R as it felt quite spongy and it did the trick. 6 months ago, I swapped out my original rear pads (50% worn) for mugen pads and it felt even better.

 

Similar experience. Except that I change my brake fluid and maintain regular checks on my tyres.

[Toledo]

i got my rear brembo discs for my wowo from stockist at only $120 per pair. my front ventilated discs are only $150 per pair. stamford is charging you 140 per piece = 280 per pair!

 

you can get goodridge SS brake hoses for $200 for a set (4 pcs).

 

like the other bros said, u can just change out the fluid (which shd include bleeding out the air). if your car is still under warranty, just pay the slight premium to kah motor to do the bleeding for peace of mind. shd not be much, probably 20~50% more than normal workshop.

[Throttle2]

most common cause of spongy brake feel is air in the lines..

 

can be eliminated by replacing brake fluid which involves bleeding and topping up.

 

to increase brake power, the next most effective is to replace brake lines with steel braided ones.

 

next is to replace to sintered pads.

 

next is to replace to bigger calipers for more grip (clearly unnecessary for your Jazz)

 

next is to replace rotors.

 

then replace brake pump.

 

In my relatively expert opinion , all you need is simple replace brake fluid.

 

stock pads, rotors and calipers are fine unless they are worn out or damaged.

Edited August 4, 2011 by Throttle2

[Aaron_soh80]

Honda brake bei gan one de.. is softer than toyota.. so think u dun need to waste $$..unless u r those chongster.. brake very hard & last min...