what uprated brakes & pads? (grinder friendly)

[L18M]

as above really.
looking to see whats on offer for fc with uprated disk and pads for a few hundred quids.

recommendations / review pls
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[ashc]

Are FD callipers and discs a worthy upgrade for the FC?

[Speedline Imports]

I have a set of FC grooved discs here for sale.  Combined with some good pads, it coupld be a cheap upgrade...
 
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[grinder]

FD discs wont fit the FC - so thats out the window

and they reckon a cheap upgrade is to change the fluid and bleed the brakes

[m1tch]

Black diamond grooved disks with hawk pads I think have been found to be the best combo so far, unless you are lucky to find the re-a bolt on upgrade or make a spacer bracket to fit R33 brakes

[dthebuk]

theres not a lot of point in just getting FD callipers as theyre pretty much the same as the TII brakes performance wise

[m1tch]

Agreed, the turbo II setup is 4 pot, and are very good as standard perhaps just uprate the disks and get braided lines

[L18M]

have got, should have braided lined on the way.

what are ebc pads n disk like anyone? mintrex?
im guessing project moo and endless are gonna be mega bucks? lol

martin: i thought the rears were close to worn? they stock pads on the fc u breaking?

[Prof]

theres not a lot of point in just getting FD callipers as theyre pretty much the same as the TII brakes performance wise

That is true performance wise, but the FD calipers tend to suffer less from moisture getting in and causing stuck pistons.  But a service on the caliper will sort that out.
 
I must admit, changing disks and pads made a huge difference on the cab - and it\'s a heavier car.

[Speedline Imports]

Fronts are like new, rears have about a 1mm lip, still loads of life in them.  I will have  look to see what pads were one them.