Brake overhaul

[NigeB]

Hi Folks, I overhauled my entire braking system recently, new discs, pads, pipes, flexi and solid along with a full caliper set rebuild - thought you might like to see some pics? I doesn't half stop well now! I found a great company that will match any colour in standard or caliper paint and put it an aerosol for you - overnight!

http://www.cjaerosols.com/

 

[BMBabe]

Owwwwww very nice I like that!! Thanks for sharing
More pics please when the wheels are back on

 

[andyglym]

Looks great, very different and different is good

 

[DavidM]

That is a very tidy upgrade and a great offer by the company - looks very well!

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

looks fantastic, how do you find the grooved discs?

 

[Bozzy]

Top work @NigeB .
Looks very good indeed,especially as you've even painted the back plates.
Are they Mtec discs ?.

Steve

 

[NigeB]

looks fantastic, how do you find the grooved discs?

The brakes are very much better all round - don't know that the grooves make much difference but it all stops much more nicely!

 

[NigeB]

Top work @NigeB .
Looks very good indeed,especially as you've even painted the back plates.
Are they Mtec discs ?.

Steve

Hi Steve, yes the discs are Mtech with Brembo pads. I really wanted to change the back plates but it isn't an easy job so cleaned, Ku-rusted and painted them. N

 

[t-tony]

Yeah, you have to tidy up the back plates while you're at it.

Tony.

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Yeah, you have to tidy up the back plates while you're at it.
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Tony.

Show off!

 

[Bozzy]

Hi Steve, yes the discs are Mtech with Brembo pads. I really wanted to change the back plates but it isn't an easy job so cleaned, Ku-rusted and painted them. N

They seem to be a popular choice on here for disc upgrades,I went for black diamond when I did mine. Not as good as I expected untill @t-tony very kindly cast his expert eyes on them and fettled them,making them perform as they should .
Cleaning up the calipers and prepping was a dusty,messy job but well worth the end result as you'll know .

Steve

 

[t-tony]

Cleaning up the calipers and prepping was a dusty,messy job but well worth the end

These off my Z4 were no where near as horrible to clean as the ones were off my old Z3.

Tony.

 

[NigeB]

These off my Z4 were no where near as horrible to clean as the ones were off my old Z3.
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Tony.

All looks great! It is really satisfying when they end up looking that good! Great work!

 

[NigeB]

They seem to be a popular choice on here for disc upgrades,I went for black diamond when I did mine. Not as good as I expected untill @t-tony very kindly cast his expert eyes on them and fettled them,making them perform as they should .
Cleaning up the calipers and prepping was a dusty,messy job but well worth the end result as you'll know .

Steve

The Mtecs worked well for me, not got too many miles on them yet but so far so good!

 

[t-tony]

Very theraputic I think. I have some more bits to do as soon as I get a bit of time.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

The Mtecs worked well for me, not got too many miles on them yet but so far so good!

I have a set painted ready to go on mine along with new EBC pads all round, just another job on my to do list Nige.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

The Mtecs worked well for me, not got too many miles on them yet but so far so good!

My replacements are a set of M-Tec discs too.

Tony.

 

[NigeB]

I have a set painted ready to go on mine along with new EBC pads all round, just another job on my to do list Nige.

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Tony.

Strange how the "to do list" just seems to get longer and more expensive but its a lot of fun! Enjoy fitting the new kit Tony
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[t-tony]

Looking forwards to getting it done mate, just need to find the time.

Tony.

 

[Mint]

...just need to find the time...

Do it before you retire Tony as once you do, you'll never have enough time