purple5ive

Redtarga - wasnt there a watch and learn coming up your joint sometime soon?? my cars probably a good candidate for this lol..

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Steve, yes the MR2 club is organizing this, and it's on Sunday March 24th.
All the details are in the Club mag 'Track Record'.
I am putting together a list of people who want too participate.
 
Some people want to use the hoist to look for any worn stuff underneath, and others just want to change the engine oil. But there is a heap of small jobs that need underneath access that we can look at.
If you want to participate just email me to let me know what needs to be done on your car.

Thanks guys for all the replies, some choices now for what I can look forward to installing just need to pick one that suits my budget.
i think  the federal 595SS tyres i have isnt helping my situation either
 
Ian, I will speak to you when I see you on Sunday.
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I think an overhaul of your calipers, booster/cylinder and new pads rotors would do you a world of good.
 
I have 4 piston Skyline calipers with 315mm slotted/dimpled rotors and i don't have a huge issue with braking desite having the 595SS up front.
 
when was the last time you did a proper brake overhaul and for that matter how old are your 595SS

brakes are about 5-6 years old and even that just a brake pad replacement with some generic branded ones, after i specifically asked the mech. to put in genuine toyota ones.
federals are about 3 years old or more but still fairly newish as i dont drive much these days.

^well if you don't drive much and want something that'll transform your car get the RS-Rs! :D

well,
after a drive of an N/A wit the same model brakes but upgraded pads, i must say mine isnt that far worse off, so it could be me just not using the brakes properly?? lol
i swear the hyundai stops better anyday.
i will however now change at a minimum just the fluids and pads. if the rotors are warped then thats going to be swapped over for new ones
 
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I have been recently told newer cars may have a different pedal "feel" to it and obviously the modern day ABS is quite good. How does the Hyundai brake pedal feel? The MR2's brake might feel progressive but I consider that a plus for trail braking hehe.
If you think the rotors are not smooth enough then it could be machined as I thought it had plenty of meat, but see what the suspension/brakes guys say. Depending on the condition of the calipers it may need recondition on some of them like said before (I got my pads/rotor/fluid/recon done all at once).
 
I didn't have skill to do full hardcore threshold braking but I reckon once the r comps are warmed up your Hyundai will be humbled LOL. In fact I challenge your Hyundai to a braking test >:D

If you really wanna max out the stock system try Motul RPF600 or Castrol SRF for fluids coupled with really good pads. Unless you are regularly taking it to the track like Trav said I think you will be hard pressed to find a reason to go any better for street driving (if so you may need to re-evaluate how you drive on the street haha)
Also 3 years is old enough for the tyres to get hard even if the tread looks good. Don't forget THEY will be the final judgement of your braking performance.

well you drove the car, what did you think?? i personally thought mine werent too bad but then again mine didnt have R-comp tyres, but is also much faster at picking up speed.
im more concerned about braking in the wet than on a 30 Degree day. stepping on the brakes hard in wet weather is only going to result in one thing.

Further to this, on the weekend, I just swapped out my old 7/8" M/C to the later 15/16" one and it made a very noticeable (good) difference  in pedal feel (on '92+ brakes). Pedal feels 'harder' now and not spongy and there is less travel and more control.  I didn't bother with the late model booster, more work and cost.  ABS is still ****e though lol