Hilux brake mods yet again!

Hugh Myers said:
I am not sure that you are right there.:unsure:
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I don't agree either, A bigger vented disc/caliper and pad will disperse heat far more efficiently than the standard single pot caliper/solid disc and smaller pads fitted to the Z as standard.




Rob
 
Energy is dissipated in the form of heat, so a bigger pad and disc will be a bigger source of heat but not as hot for the same retardation. That sounds like I know what I'm talking about - shoot me down folks.
 
Rob Gaskin said:
Energy is dissipated in the form of heat, so a bigger pad and disc will be a bigger source of heat but not as hot for the same retardation. That sounds like I know what I'm talking about - shoot me down folks.
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So they wont get as hot in the first place which is kind of the whole point of fitting them surely :rolleyes::D.



Rob
 
SeanDezart said:
Bigger pads will just create more heat - they're not the answer !
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Thanks Rob (again) - I think you know what I mean.

People put bigger calipers on and therefore bigger pads to give them more braking area.

JUST bigger pads won't work - they just get hotter.

One needs vented discs to go with them and then add all the rest (master cylinder, fluid, lines, even air-ducting).

And I still maintain that brakes should be light 'cos they're mounted 'on the wheel' so any extra weight has to be countered for in handling etc !

That said, if some on very limited budgets want to prowl around in breakers' yards for age-old rusty, heavy bits to fit on their beautiful cars - go ahead but one gets what one pays for.

Always have braking in reserve !
 
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