Saaber Neutral Newbie June 24, 2003 Share June 24, 2003 major overhual....you need to do transplant of rear axle.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibill 1st Gear June 24, 2003 Share June 24, 2003 Wow...like that is a few hundred bucks only? Near to 1k already izzit? Really very very ex... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear June 24, 2003 Share June 24, 2003 just change the front disc rotor to after market slotted & also after market brake pads will do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie June 24, 2003 Share June 24, 2003 yep... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckcent 4th Gear June 24, 2003 Share June 24, 2003 Maybe if have $$$ change to steel braided hose also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear June 24, 2003 Share June 24, 2003 but that will void warranty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie June 24, 2003 Share June 24, 2003 Then there isn't much different expect the look. unless you mod the car like race one then much change and even the brake system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckcent 4th Gear June 24, 2003 Share June 24, 2003 If worried about warranty, then the next best thing to do is to bring back to the distributor and put your foot down demanding that they improve the brakes. What ever parts ( distr.) change will not be any concern. IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear June 24, 2003 Share June 24, 2003 The rubber brake hose will still be ok when the car is still new, for the first 2 to 3 years after that can change to steel-braided hose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Neutral Newbie June 24, 2003 Share June 24, 2003 If you got a conti car, they tend to have long brake pedal travel so have to live with it. As for Turtlekar's advise they are good tips, do note that if you plan to upgrade your brake fluid use DOT 5.1, NOT DOT 5! DOT 5 is silicon based fluid and not suitable for our normal cars as the seals in the brake system cannot take it. is that conti cars the brakes tend to be 'buay chai'? I tested the e240, the brakes very chai... not used to it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie June 25, 2003 Share June 25, 2003 It depends I guess, the newer ones with Electronic brake distribution (EBD) are very twitchy, I test drove the S60T5 and the brakes are so sensitive I actually triggered the ABS just coming to a stop at the first junction Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie June 25, 2003 Share June 25, 2003 Maybe if have $$$ change to steel braided hose also. steel braided hoses not very expensive lah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckcent 4th Gear June 26, 2003 Share June 26, 2003 Are steel braided hoses standard to all cars ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie June 26, 2003 Share June 26, 2003 No.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmi68 Neutral Newbie December 17, 2003 Share December 17, 2003 one qns - is rotor disc recommended to be changed? or jus the pads and hose - to improve braking... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrxblue 1st Gear December 17, 2003 Share December 17, 2003 (edited) "Improve braking" is a tricky business...... underbraking (too little brake force) is dangerous coz will not have enough stopping power overbraking (too much brake force)is also dangerous coz brakes will jam easily as it is too 'powerful' and may cause the car to lose control. most of the time when we 'mod' this or that...its seems like it work..coz we are still testing it within the tolerable operation envelope...and for the instance of brakes upgrade you might even 'feel' that it is "better" coz there is more 'bite' on the brakes and it give the sensation of better braking power. But then braking power is determined by shorter stopping distances not how it feels....that would be brake feel and there is totally different subject... So it is optimum to have 'just enough' amount of brake force... for stock standard cars...the best way to maintain your good brakes is to keep it in optimum condition... maintenance of the brake system is important.and of course keeping to the limits of your car...if a car is designed to be travelling at recommended pace then it should be that... pardon me.... but a normal sedan can never be turned into a porsche/ferrari even with any 'mod'.... that is my opinion ... but of course i do agree being itchy backside myself...the temptation of 'mod' is always there...making something better is always on once mind.. so for that...i would suggest the following recommendation if the 'itch' cannot be controlled... in the order of For street use... 1. better brake pads ( heavy duty ones..not racing ones ) 2. better brake hose ( eg: steel braided hoses - no harm trying coz will only improve brake feel) 3. brake fluid ( DOT 4 or 5 so that they can withstand higher boiling temp and hence higher resistance to brake fade) 4. better brake disc ( beware of difference brands....ensure you choose one that has a better material properties than the OE, normally OE uses grey cast iron, check for any improved properties over the OE, that would increase the fade resistance of the brake, there are those with slot or cross drilled, normally in street condition it doesnt really make any different coz the those design are more for racing purposes ie: faster cooling and de-glazing of the brake pads - but those design for street use still can be used) there are other factors to consider actually 1. brake force distribution ( front & rear) 2. brake force distribution ( left & right) 3. brake bias but will 'minor' mods then the above would not be upset too much and as long you drive within the operation envelope it is still relatively safe.... good luck in your search... Edited December 17, 2003 by Wrxblue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie December 17, 2003 Share December 17, 2003 changing to heavy duty brake pad and steel braided hose will improve braking ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normal_aspirated Clutched December 20, 2003 Share December 20, 2003 (edited) Any brands u can recommend Edited December 20, 2003 by Normal_aspirated ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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