Brake upgrades

Post by **si import** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:44 pm

Hi. What choices have I go ton front brake upgrades for my lude . I currently have ATR calipers and carriers with 300 mm discs but want something better . Any suggestions .
Thanks in advance
Jon

Edit . They need to fit behind 16inch wheels also

Post by **newkid** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:30 pm

Ull be lucky to get a better all round package than the atr setup under 16s bud.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:44 pm

Better in terms of what?
You won't stop the car any quicker. Tyres and weight dictate that.
You will only help heat management and brake fade and this is with bigger brakes. More pistons will improve bite and pad efficiency.

Post by **si import** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:59 pm

newkid wrote:Ull be lucky to get a better all round package than the atr setup under 16s bud.

I was wondering this but if I can keep 16s I'd prefer it

RattyMcClelland wrote:Better in terms of what?
You won't stop the car any quicker. Tyres and weight dictate that.
You will only help heat management and brake fade and this is with bigger brakes. More pistons will improve bite and pad efficiency.

To be honest my brakes feel pretty crap . I suppose it could be down to to the red stuff pads and grooved discs I have but I'd like a set of 4 pots or maybe 6 if possible

Post by **ek9sid** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:40 pm

I presume you have braided hoses?

Post by **si import** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:45 pm

Yes have braided hoses and use motul rbf600 brake fluid

106pete · Post by **106pete** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:35 am

IMO ditch the pads and fit ferodo ds2500, also plain disc are fine I never bother with drilled or grooved rubbish. I've had green and red stuff before and swore never again. Since fitting ferodos to my mates track type s on standard brakes it's just awesome, but they do not come cheap

Post by **Merlin** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:45 am

I'd keep the ATR caliper and choose a different disc and pad. Pagid blank discs with Ferodo DS2500 or Hawk HP+ pads.

Confused · Post by **Confused** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:02 am

Poor disc/pad choice.

Get a set of plain discs, and some good pads. The Ferodo DS2500 as mentioned above gets some love.

I use Carbotech XP-8 on my Legnum, which get better and better with heat, unlike many other pads which get worse with heat! Not sure if Carbotech (01786 885 000) can help you out?

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:31 am

If you do want to go multi pot upgrade, @mercutio had some K-sports for sale?