Paul 442 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 Discs and pads all need doing in the new year. Money's tighter than I'd have liked (no BBK ) so looking for the best aftermarket brake upgrade package, discs, pads, brake lines and fluid. Would like to get rid of the horrific squealing if at all possible. Who's running what and would you recommend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 I'm in the same boat. Had lines and fluid done a month or so ago on last service. Just waiting for the stubborn OEM pads to wear down. I'm probably going with Ferrodo DS 2500 pads and sticking with OEM discs till they need changing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 I'm going to do brakes next year too. I've already got gt3 brake ducts on. I've got a set of project mu hc800+ pads waiting in the garage and I'm going to go with mtec front and rear discs, Hel lines and project mu fluid I think and see how that lot works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdstrike 186 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 If you're not replacing the callipers or going 2-piece, there's not much to be gained by going for fancy grooved/dimpled/drilled discs and such. One cast iron disc is much the same as another as long as they're well made and at least match the design of the OEMs. Just a matter of price, and maybe rust-proofing on the part that doesn't get swept by pads. I have seen cheaper drilled parts cracking, and I've also heard of people chewing pads away for not much gain on grooved discs. Basically I'm saying focus on pad choice, everything else is cosmetic or only comes into its own under really heavy use. Maybe brake lines, but the OEM ones won't have gotten too spongey in only a few years. Also, EBC yellowstuff can kiss my spoiler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 I'm going to do brakes next year too. I've already got gt3 brake ducts on. I've got a set of project mu hc800+ pads waiting in the garage and I'm going to go with mtec front and rear discs, Hel lines and project mu fluid I think and see how that lot works for me. I thought Mtec discs had a bad write up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 11 minutes ago, Foulsmell said: I thought Mtec discs had a bad write up? I asked on the sprint group I'm a member of and they got good feedback and I know Sam has used them in the past and was quite happy with them so I figured they're worth a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 yep, I was very happy with them on my MG ZT v6 which is quite a hefty vehicle compared to the twins and was impressed with how good they were compared to the standard discs, they will be the discs I'll change to once I'm back in the seat of a twin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanJ 374 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 I've got MTEC discs and have had no issues at all, its worth paying that little bit extra for the additional corrosion protection so the non-swept area of the disc stays rust free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 Worth a look then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 I use DBA discs, check out the Kangaroo paw cooling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted November 22, 2016 The only bad thing I have to say about Mtec is they had no idea on the size of the rear disc for the 86 plus they were solid rather than vented which meant that they'll be too thin and risk the pads falling out. So I helped them out with dimensions and details of the stock ones, by which point I had to have stock ones fitted so I had to return their discs.....the buggers still charged me to return the discs. Sent from my EDI-AL10 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted November 22, 2016 Curved cooling vanes significantly improve cooling over straight vanes in the standard discs. The stoptech disc are one such example that are reasonably priced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted November 22, 2016 Have you seen this: ETA - I see you have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted November 23, 2016 Just ordered front and rear Cosworth Streetmaster pads £160 inc next day delivery from Partbox. Was going for DS2500 but these were a lot cheaper. I've run both on my Type R civic and couldn't tell the difference and half the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted November 23, 2016 My fronts are shot it seems, so I'm in the market for some new discs and pads. Thinking another set of streetmaster pads and mtec discs, since they seem to be keenly priced. Is there any difference on the coatings or is it just aesthetics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted November 23, 2016 FYI The mtec discs are straight vaned if you didnt know that already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted November 23, 2016 I did, I'm just struggling to justify £200+ for stoptechs, when mtecs are £67... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted November 23, 2016 £208 for a pair of grooved stoptech disc from fensport; http://www.fensport.co.uk/Parts/Model_108/Category_11/4590 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted November 23, 2016 Even better is: https://www.part-box.com/discs/126-47021sl-stoptech-sport-slotted-brake-disc-front-lh £88 a pop, so £176 the pair. 1 Ade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted November 23, 2016 1 minute ago, Rich said: Even better is: https://www.part-box.com/discs/126-47021sl-stoptech-sport-slotted-brake-disc-front-lh £88 a pop, so £176 the pair. That's a very good price. The better cooling will probably increase pad life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted November 24, 2016 How are slotted discs from a comfort point of view? Am I going to get horrible judder vs a plain disc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted November 24, 2016 How are slotted discs from a comfort point of view? Am I going to get horrible judder vs a plain disc? Nope. 1 Rich reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted November 24, 2016 27 minutes ago, Rich said: How are slotted discs from a comfort point of view? Am I going to get horrible judder vs a plain disc? I can only speak for my AP racing disc which have curved slots. Under hard braking they make a whirring noise but no judder. Under normal driving they are fine. 1 Rich reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted November 24, 2016 I did notice the stoptech slots are not that aggressive, so hopefully they'll be quiet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted November 24, 2016 I did notice the stoptech slots are not that aggressive, so hopefully they'll be quiet. I had the grooved stoptechs on my last car. As above slightly different noise but nothing to speak of through the pedal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
