brakes

[rollakid]

ic...so need to do a little research first? hey does drilling holes in da brake rotor aid in cooling and braking power?

as far as i know, drilling helps preventing brakefade and improve pedal feel, it does not help in cooling and it will make the disc more fragile, which means if you brake like a maniac it will crack.

braking power i'm not sure, but i belive the more disc surface there is, the better the braking power.

there is no need to change the brakes unless you'ved pushed it to the limit and figure out there's not enough braking power. If you want to have that "press abit and it imediately stop" kind of feeling i do suggest you either change the pads, or the master cylinder. I myself didn't change the pads but i change the master cylinder and my braking power improves alot. no more excercise leg when braking.

 

[weikhee86]

oic...i want the "press a bit the it immediately stop" feeling..gives me more security..tyres do play a role in braking right? my tyres are wearing out...

 

[rollakid]

brake too powerful also a bad thing, especially if it is more powerful than your engine. when i first change my master cylinder i keep on locking my wheels and i can no longer heel-toe when reach a corner cuz the car stop too fast.

yes tire play big roll in stopping ofcourse. tire no grip will make it easier to lock, which is bad. my idea of a good tire is one that has the most grip that you can afford and live with.

 

[weikhee86]

ic...thanks for the info and advice.. hey izit good to fix another 2 additional gauges in my car? i have cases in the past when my battery suddenly bail out on me..so i plan to fix voltmeter and water temperature gauge..what's ur opinion bro?

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

i heard frm my mech..he said if want to change brake pads better change the disc as well cos he said the disc might not tahan the new brake pads..is it true? what if i get the type that does not wear easily? will harm the brake disc rite? plz enlighten me

noler.... if u change new brake pads, best is to skim ur brake disc as well...
no need change new brake disc ler... brake disc expensive.... usually can use for vr long time, unless if u keep skimming it every month la...

brake too powerful also a bad thing, especially if it is more powerful than your engine. when i first change my master cylinder i keep on locking my wheels and i can no longer heel-toe when reach a corner cuz the car stop too fast.

yes tire play big roll in stopping ofcourse. tire no grip will make it easier to lock, which is bad. my idea of a good tire is one that has the most grip that you can afford and live with.

agree agree... i've changed vr4 brake pump in my car...
now cannot do heel-toe braking adi... coz the car stops too fast... hahaha... no point in doing heel-toe technique adi...

 

[weikhee86]

i think i'd better tukar brake pad liao..my mech told me bosch one good but will have noise...shud i go for it? gimme ur opinion guys.. if tukar brake pad and master cylinder 2gether better effect right?

 

[rollakid]

i think i'd better tukar brake pad liao..my mech told me bosch one good but will have noise...shud i go for it? gimme ur opinion guys.. if tukar brake pad and master cylinder 2gether better effect right?

remember the master brake cylinder must change to a bigger one, if just change to a new one of the same size probably no effect.

i would change one by one, if pad already no good then change pad first.. if pad still good then change the master cylinder. but thats just me lar...

 

[weikhee86]

oic.. there is an old saying that goes: if it ain't broken don't fix it. hehe.. i like the way u think man..eh how come suddenly i become senior member one? i tot i was doomed 2 be a junior member 4eva..lolx

 

[rollakid]

you post too much in a short time kua...

 

[Fluffy]

pass 100 somthing senior edy..and thats all u can be.ahah

 

[rollakid]

fluffy bro, you and i are no longer senior member. we are post-whore lolx

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

lolz.... almost 4k posts adi.... memang post-whore...

 

[weikhee86]

lolx..post whore :P

 

[rollakid]

lolz.... almost 4k posts adi.... memang post-whore...

blackhowling ler? lolx *cabutz*

 

[pdguy]

for braided hoses...ProRS is getting lotsa popularity.

app japan hose also GOOD and Metal king Gold pads .... less brake dust and more grip wen its hot ... like wen comin down from genting .........

 

[sam1741]

i change my fluid from dot3 to dot4
i feel braking power increase a bit.

for braided brake hose.. why not try DIY? :D
(check DIY garage in zth for more info)

for brake pad...
my car old already.. cant find good one that match
so i using stock... :(