Brake Recommendation

GJUK said:
Blimey...leave you lot alone for 5 min and look what happens.....:)

I had braided hoses before and they do improve the brake performance, and I know people running some very modded cars that use them, like most things buying from a trusted company will mean problems will be min

My last car was a impreza UK turbo with Brembo disc/mintec pads and braided hoses and nice fluid, that worked much better then the set-up on the current car, but as people say the bembo disc are not the cheapest!!!

SO wanting info on possible combinations, that people recommed then I look into prices


anyone used http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/ ??? prices are very good!!! £240 for all 4 discs (grooved)


GJUK
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I was going to reccomend godspeedbrakes before I noticed that you'd already asked about them. I've heard a lot of good things about them on scoobynet and I'm planning on buying some reconditioned 4 pot subaru calipers and a new set of discs for my uk turbo from them at some point soon. It might be worth you ringing them to discuss it, Ian (the guy who owns the company) is meant to be a very knowledgeable chap when it comes to brakes :)
 
Maybe bike applications are different but my last 2 bikes had braided hoses put on them and the difference was very noticeable.
The hoses were replaced in isolation, not as part of a general upgrade so the benefits were solely down to the hoses. (I'd already replaced fluid and bled properly prior to buying the hoses).

One set were HEL, the other an unbranded set of ebay. Both performed the same, although I never kept the bikes more than 2 years so can't comment on longevity.
It's only a matter of finances that is stopping me fitting them to the current bike.
 
I had Performance friction front disks and pads fitted, and they are great. Catch is, they don't do rears, only fronts.

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Slightly better than the OEM, but only slightly. Frankly the OEMs are plenty good enough for standard power, and even for some track days. Avoid Mintex 1155 pads: they work fine, but squeal like a seal cub being clubbed.

And yes, braided brake lines do work: the feel is far more consistent, and far less dependant on weather, brake temperature etc.


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Braided lines were very good on my old Clio, the difference in pedal feel was worth it.

As for the Impreza, as said above if you've got the STi Brembos I'd stick with standard discs and maybe try some uprated pads, Pagid Blues/DS2500/Yellowstuff will all be alright.

But I'd have thought the standard Brembo pads would be good enough too, they cost enough anyway :p
 
Gaijin said:
Jesus, I suggest you go and have a tea break until your period has finished.
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Hahahaha, told :D

Have a look at the Carbone Lorraine pads, although be prepared for squeeling. Also research into Hawk HP+, Ferrodo as already mentioned and pagid.
 
Janesy B said:
Braided hoses are fine for road use. Ignore Biohazard.
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This.



If anyone mentions EBC, I'll come round and punch you too :D

Pagid pads and Tarox disc or (AP Rotors if you are going to upgrade, as the brembos arn't all that on track)
 
emailiscrap said:
Maybe bike applications are different but my last 2 bikes had braided hoses put on them and the difference was very noticeable.
The hoses were replaced in isolation, not as part of a general upgrade so the benefits were solely down to the hoses. (I'd already replaced fluid and bled properly prior to buying the hoses).

One set were HEL, the other an unbranded set of ebay. Both performed the same, although I never kept the bikes more than 2 years so can't comment on longevity.
It's only a matter of finances that is stopping me fitting them to the current bike.
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People claim improved fuel economy from the fuel line magnet things though. It's slight harsh comparing braided brake lines to them but it's unlikely most people would be able to notice the 1% difference in performance so it's much more likely to be psychological as you've paid money for them and/or expect to find a difference. I'd bet the biggest difference in 99% of the cases comes from fresh fluid and newly bleed brakes.

As for pads/discs I'd just get standard disks and match them with DS2500 pads. They were easily the best I tried on my old 200sx.
 
Jonny ///M said:
So it wasn't worth my buying goodridge hoses for my pushbike then? :(

They look shiny but I can imagine the feel does come fresh fluid and properly bled brakes.
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Nice one. I got a braided hose pipe and I can now use it as a water jet to cut down trees and crowds of unhappy foxconn employees.

Probably going to get some HEL lines when I refresh my calipers and upgrade my brakes this summer.
 
Gribs said:
People claim improved fuel economy from the fuel line magnet things though. It's slight harsh comparing braided brake lines to them but it's unlikely most people would be able to notice the 1% difference in performance so it's much more likely to be psychological as you've paid money for them and/or expect to find a difference. I'd bet the biggest difference in 99% of the cases comes from fresh fluid and newly bleed brakes.
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So you didn't actually read my post then?
Existing lines and been bled with fresh fluid before braided lines were fitted.

I agree, placebo effect and inability to accept money was wasted may mean people might claim something works when it doesn't. That isn't the case with me.
I'll freely admit that I bought an Ecotek device but when I realised how crap it was it went in the bin. Braided lines can make a massive difference.
 
emailiscrap said:
So you didn't actually read my post then?
Existing lines and been bled with fresh fluid before braided lines were fitted.

I agree, placebo effect and inability to accept money was wasted may mean people might claim something works when it doesn't. That isn't the case with me.
I'll freely admit that I bought an Ecotek device but when I realised how crap it was it went in the bin. Braided lines can make a massive difference.
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I read it, that's why I said 99% of cases :)

I'd be interested to know how if your comparing a new standard line with a new braided line. The braiding protects the line from damage rather than resisting any expansion of the rubber hose underneath. It takes far greater pressure than generated by braking to cause a new standard line to expand.
 
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