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3rd March 2017, 05:19 PM
FNqGu04

Dem Brakes

Hi Guys n Gals
I have a 04 Gu manual zd30
How can I improve the braking performance of my trol ?
tia
Craig
3rd March 2017, 05:25 PM
mudski
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Originally Posted by FNqGu04

Hi Guys n Gals
I have a 04 Gu manual zd30
How can I improve the braking performance of my trol ?
tia
Craig

Many ways Craig.
- A full bleed and freshen up of the fluid
- New master cylinder and kit the calipers
- Braided lines
- TB48 brake upgrade, which involves, TB48 front calipers, master cylinder, rotors, backing plates and pads.
- Hydro booster
Price goes up as you go further down the line. lol. I've done the TB48 brake upgrade and braided lines and when I had my car engineered the engineer commented on how good my brakes were.
3rd March 2017, 05:44 PM
Cuppa

Grooved/dimpled rotors with EBC Greenstuff series 6000 pads transformed the braking on my ute, & that was only on the front axle (drums on rear). One day I’ll get around to braided lines too.
3rd March 2017, 06:19 PM
mudski

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Originally Posted by Cuppa

Grooved/dimpled rotors with EBC Greenstuff series 6000 pads transformed the braking on my ute, & that was only on the front axle (drums on rear). One day I’ll get around to braided lines too.

I can't speak for the EBC pads, but I had the Bendix 4wd pads on and they werent real good. The brakes got hot real quick with these pads. I thought to try OEM pads, and they are much better than the Bendix 4wd ones.
3rd March 2017, 06:57 PM
Cuppa

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Originally Posted by mudski

I can't speak for the EBC pads, but I had the Bendix 4wd pads on and they werent real good. The brakes got hot real quick with these pads. I thought to try OEM pads, and they are much better than the Bendix 4wd ones.

Bummer, I was gonna try Bendix next time just ‘cos they are made local to me....... but I reckon I’ll stick with what I’m happy with.
3rd March 2017, 07:24 PM
garett

slotted rotors will help. slotted and dimpled yeah, pads i've used bendix no problems.
3rd March 2017, 09:01 PM
dom14
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Originally Posted by mudski

Many ways Craig.

A full bleed and freshen up of the fluid
New master cylinder and kit the calipers
Braided lines
TB48 brake upgrade, which involves, TB48 front calipers, master cylinder, rotors, backing plates and pads.
Hydro booster

Price goes up as you go further down the line. lol. I've done the TB48 brake upgrade and braided lines and when I had my car engineered the engineer commented on how good my brakes were.
Is this something you can achieve with an angle grinder & a high speed drill bit? :D

http://blog.modbargains.com/stage-ii...rade-bmw-e46s/

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w140...ake-lines.html
6th March 2017, 05:46 PM
threedogs

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Originally Posted by dom14

Is this something you can achieve with an angle grinder & a high speed drill bit? :D

http://blog.modbargains.com/stage-ii...rade-bmw-e46s/

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w140...ake-lines.html

Not really but I had my OE disc's drilled on my motor bike many moons ago.
4 X slotted and dimple drilled rotors with green/black pads will cost you , or cost me $100 a corner.
Next I'll try some braided lines but it stops great as it is now.
7th March 2017, 08:41 PM
dom14

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Originally Posted by threedogs

Not really but I had my OE disc's drilled on my motor bike many moons ago.
4 X slotted and dimple drilled rotors with green/black pads will cost you , or cost me $100 a corner.
Next I'll try some braided lines but it stops great as it is now.

I think I'm gonna give it a go.
I can try to achieve what's in the below picture with an angle grinder & a high speed drill bit. :D ;)
I'm also thinking I can roughen up the rotor face by rolling a handheld belt sander over it. :)
7th March 2017, 09:20 PM
garett

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Originally Posted by dom14

I think I'm gonna give it a go.
I can try to achieve what's in the below picture with an angle grinder & a high speed drill bit. :D ;)
I'm also thinking I can roughen up the rotor face by rolling a handheld belt sander over it. :)

do you like cracking rotors ? just buy the pre done ones its safer. somethings just aren't worth it
7th March 2017, 09:45 PM
dom14

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Originally Posted by garett

do you like cracking rotors ? just buy the pre done ones its safer. somethings just aren't worth it

Of course. :)
I was just pulling my own leg. :D