The Lorro wrote:
Hello folks,
As with any car that's being gradually improved, there's always another issue or area where the car feels lacking in some respect...
For me now this is the braking system. Despite relatively new fluid, and pads and discs all round, I think that the braking could be better. Especially given that I like the odd track day, and I'm aiming to start doing some sprints/hillclimbs soon. No room for apathetic braking when you're trying to brake at the last possible moment!
I am considering sending my calipers off for a rebuild and new paint finish, but I'd like some opinions on other areas to look at. Are braided hoses worthwhile? Is there a chance the servo needs a looking over (and how is this done)? Do grooved/dimpled/drilled discs make a difference? That type of thing. Hoping to get the benefit of all the experience on here.
Cheers guys, and I hope everyone is getting the most out their cars this 'summer'!
I would suggest that if your calipers have not been rebuilt and are the originals they will be well in need of a refurb by now, nearly all the calipers by now will have some corrosion of the pistons that will impact on performance.
No need to send them off IMO - just buy the rebuild kit and new pistons from TCB or your local main dealer and do it your self. quite satisfying I found.
Braided hoses I personally would steer clear from, many suffer from failure where the fitting connects to the hose, I experienced this myself although others have had no issues there are plenty of horror stories out there.
I would get some nice pads - TRD or Carbotech perhaps and team them up with refurbished calipers and new OEM discs and possibly new lines if they are perished. If you want to get fancy you can get OEM discs grooved (I did this) by a brake specialist or engineering firm.
Cheers