Brake up grade for BZ-t

[tomo1985]

Where to go and what make would you reconmend

[Leon]

What are you looking at using the car for? Road or Race?

[luvnit]

nzperformance could probably hook you up with whatever you need

[tomo1985]

I'll be towing a trailer down hills so thought it wouldnt hurt upgrading the brakes. What are some good pads and should i just stay with the same size but maybe got for cross slotting?

[Leon]

Well, it really depends on what you're wanting to spend. Bigger brakes don't come cheap, and then you also have to get them certified.

I'd go for some heavy duty road pads, standard size discs as you say slotted if you can get them, then some good fluid to go with it.

I'd ring 0800 racebrakes and talk to them. They seem pretty good from all reports, and don't cater only for race cars (despite the name).

[tomo1985]

are there any good web sites??

[Leon]

I wouldn't worry about it too much, it's not really that complicated. You're just uprating the material spec that Mr Toyota fitted to your car, such that it will deal with greater heat.

Make a phone call, order stuff, and away you go.

[tomo1985]

Would these do the trick?

http://www.fortyone.co.nz/parts/view/7609.html

And what degree pads should i get for everyday driving and a bit of hard driving over the hills to the west coast

Or should i just stick to standard pads?

[imdying]

What pads have you tried?

Bendix Metal Kings are a good start (from Repco or BNT). They're not too pricey, have consistent quality, not too hard on rotors, a good heat range, not bad pedal feel. Depends on how you drive though. Some people drive bloody quick, never touch the brakes. Some drive quick, and hammer the brakes.

If they turn out to be not enough, step up to the Bendix Ultimate. Bit more wooden in feel, chew the discs a little harder (especially if they're not brough up to temp, i.e. pootling round town), and a bit dustier on the discs. They're also not too expensive, and have consistent quality.

Discs are cheap, throw some new ones on. Try and get either Brembo or DBA branded rotors (or factory Toyota are an excellent choice). Also, replace the fluid with DOT5.1 (not DOT 5 silicon, and ensure your caliper slides are greased with a suitable grease (available from BNT or Repco).

That should see you well right. If not, there are more expensive options to look at. But frankly, in my experience it's rare that the above doesn't sort out most people.

[Mr Revhead]

yeah bit of an overhaul can work wonders...

i was going to suggest new genuine pads, very cheap and very good