hi guys

reading various machine posts on the forums, i was wondering what easy and simple brake upgrades i can get for my tf (e.g rotors, pads, calipers etc..)

380 front brake kit best bang for buck couple that with qfm pads and new rotors

If you have been reading posts you should know whats available and easy has been covered hundreds of times.No need to make another thread about it.

how easy is it to install 380 brakes

how many pistons???

It's not the easiest. They are 4 piston as far as I know but don't quote me. Do the 380 on the front and awd on the back. That's a popular combo.

380 brakes are twin piston. Larger pads + larger rotors than the standard Magnas.

AWD brakes require a custom spacer at the rear to fit. They're pretty pricey too. Personally I'd just upgrade the pads on the stock rears.

380 Brakes are quite straight forward to fit.

Should take you an hour to fit if you've got some basic mechanical skills.

SuFz

380 Brakes are quite straight forward to fit.

Should take you an hour to fit if you've got some basic mechanical skills.

SuFz

I dont thats the problem

If you don't have the skills to do it, then pay someone to do it...? That's what I did lol

It's all bolt-on so it's not overly complex.

If you don't have the skills to do it, then pay someone to do it...? That's what I did lol

It's all bolt-on so it's not overly complex.

thanks and what pad's are a good upgrade over standard ones??

QFM HPX.. Best value performance pad available..

SuFz

and rotors?

was thing DBA/EBC slotted ones

I've got DBA 4000 Series and they're matched quite well..

Don't expect stupidly amazing differences or anything.. but the difference is noticeable.

SuFz

just want some brakes that will increase braking a bit easier

just want some brakes that will increase braking a bit easier

Then go with better fluid, braided lines, better pads and new rotors. No need to go extreme as the stock stuff will stop you just as quick as a bigger setup with normal street driving

Then go with better fluid, braided lines, better pads and new rotors. No need to go extreme as the stock stuff will stop you just as quick as a bigger setup with normal street driving

Agreed. Performance pads aren't the best value if you don't need heavy duty braking.

Yeah you want a pad with good cold performance

Then go with better fluid, braided lines, better pads and new rotors. No need to go extreme as the stock stuff will stop you just as quick as a bigger setup with normal street driving
I beg to differ, I would say that getting braided lines on the stock setup is pretty extreme - unless you have some serious braking hardware, I think they're pretty superfluous. Much better things to spend your money on if you're only on the standard Magna single piston brakes.

For the price of the 380 upgrade, you can't go wrong. If you don't want to go to that extreme, I wouldn't overcapitalise on the standard brakes. I'd just machine the rotors (if they're serviceable) and put a decent set of pads on.


Agreed. Performance pads aren't the best value if you don't need heavy duty braking.
True, but if you don't need heavy duty braking, why upgrade in the first place?

They're pretty much a necessity if you enjoy any type of spirited driving. I had Bendix General CTs previously, and while they were great 99% of the time, they were pretty useless the 1% of the time I was pushing a bit harder than usual. I can remember numerous mountain runs where I'd have massive brake fade by the half way point - which is really saying something given my driving style....

Pedal feel is incredibly important IMO. A firm brake pedal is heaps better than a spongy one.

Even though you might suffer from fade with repeated heavy braking, at least having that firm pedal underfoot will inspire some confidence. Braided lines will certainly help with that pedal feel no end

From the single piston a standard 380brake upgrade is best bang for buck. Wouldn't waste money on other bits unless you really need them.

How much is that anyway? I hear a lot of bang for buck but not much on the figures.

For 380 calipers, rotors and pads straight off a wreck, it's around the $350 mark I believe.

Mitsfix sell used 380 calipers with brand new rotors and QFM HPX pads for around $550-600 - it's about what I paid a year ago.

might look into that

I put some new rotors, that I'm told were teflon (sounded like BS to me) and Bendix pads on my TF and it stopped great with the stock calipers. Change yr fluid more often than the average joe, most people think fluid lasts forever, the rears don't do a lot of work, there's no weight there, but even having the rotors machined and cheapish pads made a difference

im got bendix pads on my car a few weeks ago, my current discs had to be machined but now the cars brakes are worse, going to get new discs and pads soon

Repco had a sale of Ferado pads when I needed new front pads, the mechanic mentioned he was concerned about how thin they were but I am noticing much improved pedal fell and braking.