SEETO Member 27 Member For: 15y 9m 6d Posted 27/04/09 02:33 AM Share Posted 27/04/09 02:33 AM Hi huys I am new here... anyway... I have decided to play with my ute after 5 yrs of owning it... lolCurrently I have a 2.5 inch exhaust and extractorsa CAPA 305kw rated Supercharger kit (not installed yet)I was just wondering what I should do to improve brake?? Brands... prices etc...Do I need to upgrade the brakes?... I dont have a clue... just give me your advice.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YPURV4 KILL,KILL,KILL,DIE,DIE,DIE, Member 2,813 Member For: 18y 8m 29d Gender: Male Posted 27/04/09 03:42 AM Share Posted 27/04/09 03:42 AM Better brakes are always asafer option,but in saying that ive been running 300-350 rwkw on standed xr brakes for years, I just got top of the line pads and slotted rotors etc.So yeah im not sure weather there is a huge difference to xt/xl brakes over the xr range, but new rotors and pads cant hert mate, idd worrie more about getting that charger fitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utemad Member 120 Member For: 16y 8m 5d Posted 27/04/09 08:23 AM Share Posted 27/04/09 08:23 AM I second that good grooved rotor like DBA and some good bendex pads will make some difference without big expense .. you will feel the biggest improvement from the fronts if your stretched but doing the rears too will improve aswellcheers utemad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEETO Member 27 Member For: 15y 9m 6d Posted 27/04/09 09:04 PM Author Share Posted 27/04/09 09:04 PM Better brakes are always asafer option,but in saying that ive been running 300-350 rwkw on standed xr brakes for years, I just got top of the line pads and slotted rotors etc.So yeah im not sure weather there is a huge difference to xt/xl brakes over the xr range, but new rotors and pads cant hert mate, idd worrie more about getting that charger fitted lol I cant get the charger fitted yet... I have to replace my radiator, thermofan, condenser and power steering cooler.... I hit a dog a few weeks back ... so my car is out of comission... thus why have decided to beef my car up Hows that, within 2 weeks I killed 2 animals.... Week 1 was motorbike vs Kangaroo..... Week 2 was Car vs dog..... *sighOMG... I just got my Charger kit... so many pieces... I dont have a clue what to do lol! I think I will get someone to do it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona86 disgruntled member Donating Members 1,237 Member For: 16y 8m 12d Gender: Male Location: Glen Waverley Posted 29/04/09 08:17 AM Share Posted 29/04/09 08:17 AM that sucks bout the dog mate, was it ok or did it die? good luck with the mods though mate, let us know how it pans out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEETO Member 27 Member For: 15y 9m 6d Posted 29/04/09 10:52 AM Author Share Posted 29/04/09 10:52 AM Yeah the dog died on the way to the vet, I tried my best! lolI just got home.. I showed the parts to one of my mates and he reckons it shouldnt be to hard to install.. I hope he is right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auscraft YBSLOW Member 281 Member For: 16y 5m 21d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 30/04/09 08:45 AM Share Posted 30/04/09 08:45 AM I would not trust your mate on this one bro.Unless you are a mechanic, dont touch it. There are few sponsors on this site who will happily install it for you. Good luck and keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEETO Member 27 Member For: 15y 9m 6d Posted 30/04/09 11:26 AM Author Share Posted 30/04/09 11:26 AM lol cheers for the warning I will prob get a mechanic to check it over after and tune it etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auscraft YBSLOW Member 281 Member For: 16y 5m 21d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 30/04/09 11:35 AM Share Posted 30/04/09 11:35 AM If you are in Melb, give Mick a call from Pit Lane in Frankston. Top tuner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEETO Member 27 Member For: 15y 9m 6d Posted 30/04/09 08:58 PM Author Share Posted 30/04/09 08:58 PM I am in Cairns, but we have a guy here called Lee Holman, I hear he is a very good tuner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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