Grippen brakes

[Lennon]

the last time i asked bout last month....
the guy quote me 5k++ for gti...
donno how true is that...dat guy is a joker anyway...

Although it's cheaper then brembo, it's still not for average guys.... :Not_Impressed:

 

[JoePrince]

The Grippen brakes for Protons are around 5k or so.

These brakes are 4-pot configuration similiar to those Brembo brakes used on the EVO, Skyline and Subarus.

Not too sure about the performance, which is why I started this thread.

Anyways, for Protons I'd recommend you fit the twin-pot brakes from the EVO3 or VR4. The braking power is more than enough to handle the power. I've used this setup in racing before and they are more than up to the job of handling the SS tarmac and gravel rally stages that I used to run my Putra on. But then of course....there's no harm considering something sexier and more special such as this kind of brakes!!!!! :regular_smile:

 

[Doink]

i would prefer to take alcon or AP...grippen still sounds new...and maybe they use other brands new technology...so...pretty hard to say.... you would have to test it out yourself

 

[Gti]

i wonder who would invest 5k something on a gti...simply for braking system...
doesn't sound too clever rite?
haha
it's already like 20-30% of the price of a used GTi...
well..at least i won...
hehe
1.92 per litre...remembeR?
haha

 

[TitanRev]

Aiks.. so expensive for S.GTi ah ? I ask them just on Dec 2005. They quote me RM3700 for my 206. Its a front 4 pot complete system that fits 15" rims. But the clearence of the disc and the rim is max out already.

 

[JoePrince]

i would prefer to take alcon or AP...grippen still sounds new...and maybe they use other brands new technology...so...pretty hard to say.... you would have to test it out yourself

By all means go for the bigger brand names...but add at least another 60% and more to the final price of the product.

Most of the folks here are already balking at the RM5k price, for AP it's closer to RM9k or even 10k for the braking systems.

I don;t want to get into the debate of: "yeah, the brand is well known", "brakes are the most important thing...."; "unknown product...." etc.

Just asking if anyone has knowledge or experience.

I didn't get a chance to talk to the super modded Skyline owners who fitted the Grippen brake systems to their cars. perhaps I'll ask Kee for their contacts and get their opinions.

I'll then post their comments here so that we are all in the know. (That's provided I can get their contact numbers.)

Cheers!

 

[dolly]

i was quoted 3.5k, but was not given any specific details about the brakes.

but what do you do when you need to replace the pads?

 

[JoePrince]

There are plenty of aftermarket choices for brake pads. Endless, EBC, Mintex, etc etc.

Replacing pads on these kind of brakes is very simple. My stock 4-pot calipers just requires the release of the brake pad cover and retainer pin, push back the brake pistons and pull out the old pads and insert the new ones.

 

[vladimir]

how much is the GRIPPEN BRAKE? anyone can quote me?

pls PM me thanks! and as well BREMBO!

 

[JoePrince]

Quote you for what car?

 

[zakie]

made iN taiwaN...... tHey copycat the tecHNoLogy but Not the quaLity...
i thiNk it wiL Not last LoNger......

bremBo or eNdLess better...... me myseLf usiNg brembo twiNport for mY turbo...

verY Nice griP......

:shades_smile:

 

[TOE PECK]

taiwan aaa?????r u sure??...then it's lousy la...last time i tested the speedworks brakes they source from taiwan...dont know what name...holy crap...it's worst than the oem one...

 

[sta]

is grippen the same swedish company who make fighter jets?

 

[takashi78]

Trust brake are made by Alcon.

 

[jeffbboyz]

can custom made Grippen for old cars ???

 

[arsenalboi]

they're great. they're the same oem as rotora brake kits.

 

[KSL]

how much are the grippen pads for their 4pot? if cheaper then hmmm... but brembo's are still very comfy. breaks are no joke. peace of mind ya know.... hehehehe

 

[jeffbboyz]

im really interested to fix in my 1st gen honda accord....2 pot for the front also enough already....hehehhee

 

[davidv00]

hi all, since i cant afford all these, i opted to Australia AXT Turbo rotors, cross drilled and slotted, with their pads front n back sets, under RM1.5k siap. stopping power better than stock but no comment comparing with brembo, grippen etc...

 

[Fluffy]

brembos are all that are outta my league and certainly not for your average joes. :_:

AXT aint too bad.can get then at powerzone rite?