Big Brakes?

[compressor mad]

alrite fellas

does anyone know of any companys which do big brake kits for the corolla t-sport and compressor. i feel as tho when a need to stop in a hurry in my compressor its lacking a bit

would be thankful of the help guys

cheers

[215 compressor]

alrite fellas

does anyone know of any companys which do big brake kits for the corolla t-sport and compressor. i feel as tho when a need to stop in a hurry in my compressor its lacking a bit

would be thankful of the help guys

cheers

have a look at these .http://www.trc-tuning.de/index_shop.htm

and i know what you mean about the stopping from high speed you begin to wonder if your gonna stop .

[K20VFX]

I'm also interested in uprated brakes, spoke to k-sport but no positive reply, any other options?

[compressor mad]

awrite guys av been doin some diggen on the brake frontier spoke to florin at tte in germany

gave me a part number for up-rated front brakes for the compressor will find out 2morrow in work and let you's no

[T600]

i feel as tho when a need to stop in a hurry in my compressor its lacking a bit

What is happening when you try to 'stop in a hurry'?

I'm surprised that with standard brakes you can't lock the wheels up at any speed.

If the wheels are locking i.e. ABS is kicking in, then the brakes are fine and upgrading them won't help.

Usually big brake kits don't improve stopping power - rather they tend improve the cooling so that your brakes are less likely to fade - for example when racing.

[215 compressor]

i feel as tho when a need to stop in a hurry in my compressor its lacking a bit

What is happening when you try to 'stop in a hurry'?

I'm surprised that with standard brakes you can't lock the wheels up at any speed.

If the wheels are locking i.e. ABS is kicking in, then the brakes are fine and upgrading them won't help.

Usually big brake kits don't improve stopping power - rather they tend improve the cooling so that your brakes are less likely to fade - for example when racing.

i have had the same feeling in my compressor the brakes dont neccaserly lock but you feel the car is going to just keep going but ussually does stop but you dont have the confidence or feel that it will .suppose the best solution would be to go slower that might help

[linty264]

I know the feeling its just brake fade they cant handle a good thrashing, im going to go for endless pads and 3G discs next.

[nrgizerbunny]

are you guys running oem brake pads? - if you are that could be your problem.

[rolley]

are you guys running oem brake pads? - if you are that could be your problem.

I changed mine recently, got Nitrac 12 grooved front discs with greenstuff pads! and on the rear just had Blue Print rear standard discs (avaiable from fensport) with greenstuff pads! A BIG IMPROVEMENT!

Pads bite better and don't fade as bad as standard Toyota pads. Nitrac Front discs are good after you bed them in, had a bit of judder through them for the first 2k miles! I honestly recommend changing discs to Black Diamond, 3G or Nitrac will help, add some greenstuff or redstuff pads and then you'll be pealing your face off the windscreen! Thats my opinion!

[hoover]

Hello

tried to get new rotors for my compressor day no body seem's to have any that fitts. Has anybody

got ahy contacts as where to get new rotor's and pads.

HOOVER :D

cheer's

[Ckman85]

hav u thought of getting custom brakes fitted? wen my warranty runs out im either gna take my car to Hi Spec Brakes, they do custom Big brakes or i mite actually get some AP Brakes and get custom bells or bracket for the AP's so itll fit onto the car. I hope to do this by next yr, bcos like every says the standard brakes r Terrible :P

[Silver_Shadow]

Hmmm bit a side track here but also on the same topic, looking for the normal 1.8 brakes as the service found that my front and back discs need replacing and so do my breaks so looking to upgrade - toyota were wanting like £650 for standrard parts and fititng and i was like ok....... forget them. Im hearing green stuff brake pads and diamond brake discs are the wa yto go opinions pls ?

[hoover]

Hello,

Jve just replaced my front and rear rotor's.I used ROSSINI performance rotor's £179.00 front and £139.00 rear.

also used RED STUFF pads front and rear£96.20.Brakes are 10times beter.

HOOVER :D

[Captain Weirdbeard]

Hello,

Jve just replaced my front and rear rotor's.I used ROSSINI performance rotor's £179.00 front and £139.00 rear.

also used RED STUFF pads front and rear£96.20.Brakes are 10times beter.

HOOVER :D

How are they from cold at this time of year?

[hoover]

Hello,

Jve just replaced my front and rear rotor's.I used ROSSINI performance rotor's £179.00 front and £139.00 rear.

also used RED STUFF pads front and rear£96.20.Brakes are 10times beter.

HOOVER :D

How are they from cold at this time of year?

still bedding them in so far so good

HOOVER

[Silver_Shadow]

OK oflk i need some opinions, im gojng to get the green stuff brakes but which discs would be better - Rossini, black diamond or another make?

[hoover]

OK oflk i need some opinions, im gojng to get the green stuff brakes but which discs would be better - Rossini, black diamond or another make?

Hello

Rossini Front discs P/N ros 1209.........£179.00

Rossini Rear discs P/N ros1286...........£139.00....carparts-direct.co.uk 0871 918 1800

I used red stuff pads .........................£96.00.

They look great and stop 10 times better.

Hoover :)

[linty264]

3g Discs grooved and dimpled for around 130quid and endless SSS pads for about 140 are meant to be a brilliant combo. Im hopefully gettin mine asap. I think http://www.ricerocketuk.co.uk/ do the discs and www.trojan-sport.co.uk do the pads.

[Silver_Shadow]

OK oflk i need some opinions, im gojng to get the green stuff brakes but which discs would be better - Rossini, black diamond or another make?

Hello

Rossini Front discs P/N ros 1209.........£179.00

Rossini Rear discs P/N ros1286...........£139.00....carparts-direct.co.uk 0871 918 1800

I used red stuff pads .........................£96.00.

They look great and stop 10 times better.

Hoover :)

Thanks lads - i tried the RiceRocket site and could only get fronts.

I was going to get the green pads, my breaking style is smooth and off so you dont feel the braking much, would i be better off with green or red?

Think i might get the rossini discs then, just need to find out how much the local mech will chage for fitting them.

[lethal89]

i feel as tho when a need to stop in a hurry in my compressor its lacking a bit

What is happening when you try to 'stop in a hurry'?

I'm surprised that with standard brakes you can't lock the wheels up at any speed.

If the wheels are locking i.e. ABS is kicking in, then the brakes are fine and upgrading them won't help.

Usually big brake kits don't improve stopping power - rather they tend improve the cooling so that your brakes are less likely to fade - for example when racing.

i have had the same feeling in my compressor the brakes dont neccaserly lock but you feel the car is going to just keep going but ussually does stop but you dont have the confidence or feel that it will .suppose the best solution would be to go slower that might help

I ve found that my Compressor ABS kicks in all the time, never had a problem stopping, i obviously leave it way late to brake. Still on the original pads and disc nearly 11000 miles later though

[hoover]

i feel as tho when a need to stop in a hurry in my compressor its lacking a bit

What is happening when you try to 'stop in a hurry'?

I'm surprised that with standard brakes you can't lock the wheels up at any speed.

If the wheels are locking i.e. ABS is kicking in, then the brakes are fine and upgrading them won't help.

Usually big brake kits don't improve stopping power - rather they tend improve the cooling so that your brakes are less likely to fade - for example when racing.

i have had the same feeling in my compressor the brakes dont neccaserly lock but you feel the car is going to just keep going but ussually does stop but you dont have the confidence or feel that it will .suppose the best solution would be to go slower that might help

I ve found that my Compressor ABS kicks in all the time, never had a problem stopping, i obviously leave it way late to brake. Still on the original pads and disc nearly 11000 miles later though

Hello I managed 22,000 on my originals.Just thought Iwould try some thing differant.So I have fitted ROSSINI front and rear

with RED STUFF pads and have found that the wheel's stay alot cleaner and that my braking is also a lot smoother.I understand

that there are cheaper DISCS & PADS out there but why RISK your car.

HOOVER :D

[Ckman85]

hi guys, was wondering where cud i get 3G discs or Rossini discs? i cant quite afford AP brakes atm, but need to change my front discs

[Silver_Shadow]

Founds a company in Scotland that can provide me with front and rear black diamond brake discs for a good price too :-) ordered them up but not sure whether to go for red or green stuf breaks?

[shazzbaa]

I was just wondering if anyone has fitted the steel braided flexible brake hoses to their TSport yet ?

I fitted them (along with DOT 5.1 fluid) to my MR2 turbo and the difference in pedal feel was amazing .

It made me realise that when I had the standard rubber brake hoses it felt like I had a balloon

between my foot and the pedal , very spongy in comparison (as the standard TSport feels).

I want to fit them to the TSport but i'm unsure how the ABS will respond to them , has anyone got any

experience with steel brake hoses and ABS ? :?

I also think the TSport brakes suffer from the pads being knocked back into the calliper because a

quick dab on the brake pedal before braking proper is needed , makes them alot more effective .

Thanks

[linty264]

I just got my 3G discs today from ricerocket at 157quid delivered to N.Ireland and they were only ordered last Thursday. Phone Nick on 07831147200. They look really really good lets hope they work as well as they look :D. Gonna be using them with black diamond pads