when i get new pads i'll probably try bendix ultimates, old car had bendix advance and i was pleased with them. i've heard nothing but good about ultimates
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Have you thought of upgrading your rotors and brake hose ???
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i chated the guy from DBA and he told me that it would be no difference between performance rotor and standard rotor except you can make your cap swallow the big rotors. also, chaning brake hose with Steel (aftermarket one) would be the same as standard (i tried it). that's why i want to ask you guys what i can do in this situation. is any parts would be avaiable for me to upgrade the brake system.

cheers
TRD
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how did u "try" it.
i find that the biggest weakness in the sportivo braking is the fluids and the rotors. the rotors warp very easy for some reason. the fluids boil very easily, too. the stock pads can take a REAL hammering.
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i have installed a steel hose and i felt that it is as same as standard but it cost me 100 plus installation. also, what brake fuild and rotor do you recommend or do you have any advices?

Cheer
TRD
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i find that the biggest weakness in the sportivo braking is the fluids and the rotors. the rotors warp very easy for some reason. the fluids boil very easily, too. the stock pads can take a REAL hammering.
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hey guys. i have a question with our current rolla. what will you guys do to upgrade the brake system? i have changed the EBC greenStuff brake pads. i feels just have a little better feeling  when i stop the car. be frank, it is better than standard but it didn't meet my expectation  . anyone give me the comment? if you can tell me the parts that i can use and get in Aus, it would be the best.

thanks
TRD
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To get a lot better braking, you have to spend a lot more $$$$

My next upgrade.... 6 pot AP racing calipers left over from my old track car...
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Yeah baby ! Yeah !



Bigger Rotors + Multipiston calipers is the ******* = Big $$$$$.

Lots of places sell them in the U.S. but their Rollas have 5 stud hubs not 4.
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Yeah baby ! Yeah !



Bigger Rotors + Multipiston calipers is the ******* = Big $$$$$.

Lots of places sell them in the U.S. but their Rollas have 5 stud hubs not 4.
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the rotors are 330mm and 2 piece. I have to get a custom hat, bracket and spacer made up to fit the Stivo. I also had to get 17" rims for them to fit under.. will look nuts when they are on.
I am alos looking to see if i can swap the fronts to the rears....

Shold stop on a dime!
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where can i get it in Australia? also, would our sport rolla brake kit would be fit on standard rolla? because i have a friend may want to buy the standard rolla (modified with turbo), if we can buy 2 sets, i think it wuold be cheaper.

cheers
TRD
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If you are in Melbourne, Race brakes in north Mlebourne is the only place to go for brakes. They are by far the best and most experienced in perfromance brakes.
They have been doing race cars for many years and great to deal with. Howard knows his stuff.

6 pot brakes and rotors will set you back 5-6 grand though... it's not cheap!
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how did u "try" it.
i find that the biggest weakness in the sportivo braking is the fluids and the rotors. the rotors warp very easy for some reason. the fluids boil very easily, too. the stock pads can take a REAL hammering.
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Peeps,

Braided brake lines are over kill on a road car..... in a road car in road conditions you rarely get the fluids that "hot" the the brake lines expand under presuure which gives you that doughy pedal feel otherwise refered to as Brake Fade.

The best i could recommend (only cause it works for me) is to get better brake fluids coupled with a good set of pads ie ferodo DS2500, or EBC GreenStuff

This is a simple and cost effective way on increasing brake performance...

Castrol Super Response Dot 4+ is less than $10
Motul RBF 600 Dot 4 is also another really good fluid... (my new fav)

If you track your car often i would suggest a full flush after each day to keep your stoppers working effectivly.

Keep in mind that ive gone a full 25 min session at wakefield in a 206 Gti 180 (with standard brakes) and never once did my brake pedal soften up or fail to pull the car up time and time again

Also running at Oran park down the front straight i was nearing 190kph before getting on the brakes Nice and hard lap after lap with no real noticable fade...

Euro cars are notorious for chewing rotors just as quick as pads so this may not apply to the Stivos... this provides marginally better stoping performance but will wear rotors, pads quicker

When your rotors are shot try going a DBA or EBC rotors with similar pad noted above as i suspect that there a little softer than the std rotors in the Rollas which "should" provide better pefformance


Also if you can get the parts its easy to install yourself (only if you know what your doing i guess ) this will save you on labour
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The Gti180 is also a cooool 100kg lighter


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