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harrytguy

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Brakes... (Again)
« on: January 31, 2012, 07:33:23 PM »
Ok.. So I know pretty much nothing about any mechanical stuff to do with cars, so I would like some simple advice on brakes!

At the moment my 500 is completely standard.. And I think the brakes are rubbish! Is there any cheap(ish) changes I can make to improve them?

Like I said before.. I know nothing about this stuff, so it may seem like a daft question! And please keep your answers on terms a simpleton can understand :whistle:

THANKS!!
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2012, 07:37:00 PM »
Change the brake fluid and add braided hoses.
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2012, 07:40:05 PM »
And pads
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2012, 07:42:39 PM »
Good pads make a massive difference along with the above.
Try ferrodo or mintex.
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2012, 07:46:42 PM »
Cheers for the quick replies!

Quote from: olig on January 31, 2012, 07:40:05 PM
And pads
Quote from: 3k5k on January 31, 2012, 07:42:39 PM
Good pads make a massive difference along with the above.
Try ferrodo or mintex.

So I'm guessing I can just buy better pads for the standard brakes? (I was serious when I said I know nothing about this!)
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2012, 07:48:00 PM »
the A500 stops better than a cooper S from 60mph to dead  :whistle:

You can always upgrade pads/fluid and lines for a better feel.

The brembo kit is the one if you have a spare £1,500.
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2012, 07:49:38 PM »
Quote from: FrankV500 on January 31, 2012, 07:48:00 PM
if you have a spare £1,500.

Haha I'm afraid that is out of my 'cheap(ish)' budget!!
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2012, 07:50:05 PM »
Yes, standard pads are fine for daily road use but if you start pushing it hard you will find that upgraded pads will stop the car better.
Have a look in the TMC motorsport section on the forum.
You will be able to find Pads, lines and fluid in there.
different brake pads vary in price from £50 a pair to £180 a pair, so depends how far you want to go and how heavy you plan on braking..
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2012, 07:52:27 PM »
Yes our 500 see's the track and has Ferrodo racing spec pads on the front at 150 quid a set, great for road use as well.
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2012, 07:54:25 PM »
Quote from: 3k5k on January 31, 2012, 07:52:27 PM
Yes our 500 see's the track and has Ferrodo racing spec pads on the front at 150 quid a set, great for road use as well.

.. NOt road legal tho kev.. :whistle:
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2012, 07:56:33 PM »
They are  :)

There's loads of different compound Ferodo pads, and the DS2500s are recommended for track use only, but are road legal.

I've got them front and rear, with race fluid and HEL lines. Stops on the proverbial sixpence!
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2012, 07:57:47 PM »
Quote from: Joe on January 31, 2012, 07:56:33 PM
They are  :)

There's loads of different compound Ferodo pads, and the DS2500s are recommended for track use only, but are road legal.
They aren't regulation 90 approved. so cannot be used on the road on cars registered after 2001  ;D
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2012, 07:59:35 PM »
Quote from: olig on January 31, 2012, 07:57:47 PM
Quote from: Joe on January 31, 2012, 07:56:33 PM
They are  :)

There's loads of different compound Ferodo pads, and the DS2500s are recommended for track use only, but are road legal.
They aren't regulation 90 approved. so cannot be used on the road on cars registered after 2001  ;D
Have you been googling again OLI ;D
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2012, 07:59:56 PM »
Thats what i was told when i bought some  :thumb:
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Re: Brakes... (Again)
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2012, 08:01:58 PM »
Well, whatever, They work  ;D
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