Brake Upgrades for Yaris Hatch!

[ItalianYaris]

Hi everyone! Well, we are all into getting more power and stuff from our little Yaris, But as anyone done a nice brake upgrade? Like Brembo kits or something like that? :iono:


G. :burnrubber:

[blacksan]

Hi everyone! Well, we are all into getting more power and stuff from our little Yaris, But as anyone done a nice brake upgrade? Like Brembo kits or something like that? :iono:


G. :burnrubber:

With the light weight of the YARIS a big set of rotors and 6 piston calipers on the front would probably throw you through the windshield!

[ChinoCharles]

For under $300 you can get cross drilled and/or slotted rotors from Dezod, good pads from Dezod, and some caliper paint from Autozone. Its no Brembo kit, but it'll do the trick.

http://www.dezod.com/cat_brake_rotors5.cfm
http://www.dezod.com/cat_brake_pads10.cfm
http://autozone.com/selectedZip,44236/initialAction,accessoryProductDetail/initialR,NONAPP10979/shopping/selectZip.htm

[ItalianYaris]

Thanks for the info! Im ot necessarily looking for bigger brakes, just for something better. The thing is the Yaris TS is heavier than the Yaris you guys get in the US. Your model is a 3 door hatch only no? which weights at about 1,010 Kg (2226 pounds), while the Yaris TS (5 Door Hatch) weights at around 1,125 kg. (2480 pounds). I just wanted to know if there was any kit available for the Yaris out there. It comes with 4 disk brakes already, just wanted a better system! Im planning to do some work on it and well, more power, better brakes! :)

[blacksan]

Thanks for the info! the thing is the Yaris TS is heavier than the Yaris you guys get in the US. Your model is a 3 door hatch only no? which weights at about 1,010 Kg (2226 pounds), while the Yaris TS (5 Door Hatch) weights at around 1,125 kg. (2480 pounds). I just wanted to know if there was any kit available for the Yaris out there. It comes with 4 disk brakes already, just wanted a better system! Im planning to do some work on it and well, more power, better brakes! :)

I would try different pad material and stainless break lines before buying rotors. The stainless lines add a much firmer feel to the pedal.

[drell42]

I would try different pad material and stainless break lines before buying rotors. The stainless lines add a much firmer feel to the pedal.

I am going to have to agree with you on this one. I was reading PAS mag and they did a hole break jo on the car. At the end they remembered the EBD and said the best bang-for-the-buck and proformance wise, was to just upgrade pads, shoes, and go to s/s lines

[ChinoCharles]

Stainless brake lines just came out too. Search for the thread, I'm lazy. :biggrin:

[ItalianYaris]

Cool, well let me double check on this! thanks for the info!

[blacksan]

I have been using SS brake lines on motorcycles for years and they make a HUGE difference.

[ItalianYaris]

I have been using SS brake lines on motorcycles for years and they make a HUGE difference.

Do they have a web site?

[blacksan]

Do they have a web site?


There are a lot of people that make them. I like Russell brand myself.

http://russellperformance.com/new/

They do not list the YARIS, but I know they can make them.

[largeorangefont]

SS brake lines, new pads and better fluid will do the trick. Drilled/slotted rotors won't give you any performance increases.

[07typeS]

SS brake lines, new pads and better fluid will do the trick. Drilled/slotted rotors won't give you any performance increases.

but they look nice....

[blacksan]

SS brake lines, new pads and better fluid will do the trick. Drilled/slotted rotors won't give you any performance increases.

The larger rotors do help, but why bother? The car is so dam light that everything but rotors should make a BIG difference, agree?

[Blenjar]

SS brake lines, new pads and better fluid will do the trick. Drilled/slotted rotors won't give you any performance increases.

Can you give pictures.
Not sure what a SS is. Did a quick google search and all I see is bunch of wires..
Help a nub..

-- Blen

[drell42]

ss brake lines are, stainless steel braided brake lines. They are still flexable like rubber but under heavy and hot breaking conditions they will not expand like rubber. This gets rid of the "mushy" gummy no brake feel!

[blacksan]

Can you give pictures.
Not sure what a SS is. Did a quick google search and all I see is bunch of wires..
Help a nub..

-- Blen

Stainless Steal lines:biggrin:

[drell42]

the only ones that I have seen specificly for the yaris are these ones.....
http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?form_prod_id=310_4768&action=product

[blacksan]

the only ones that I have seen specificly for the yaris are these ones.....
http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?form_prod_id=310_4768&action=product


If you could find the correct length and fitting size I am positive that these folks can make them. They made a few custom sets for me over the years.

http://russellperformance.com/new/

[largeorangefont]

Can you give pictures.
Not sure what a SS is. Did a quick google search and all I see is bunch of wires..
Help a nub..

-- Blen


Those are stainless steel braided brake lines. The stock ones are rubber and the line inside stretches when you apply the brakes. The SS lines do not allow the inner brake line to bulge or flex and you get firmer, more predictable pedal feel.

Goodridge is the only company to date that has the lines. They are $130 for the set.

[mojoyaris]

I think the slotted rotors will help if you are driving in areas with alot of water, like where I am. Drilled I think are a bit of a waste on the Yaris and they tend to warp if you plan to work the brakes really hard. Of course it's different if you racing the car....on a track....

One thing I can say after running the car with stock brakes at an autorcross and jamming on the brakes hard after trying to make a run for it at the timer, you tend to notice the brakes get a bit spongy, so changing to steel lines is better. The pads seemed to be ok, but on a race track you'll want to change them for a better pad compound. With the big brake kit it can help, but if your just using your car on the street you won't need anything more than steel lines and pads. I think with the paint you'll get an extra 5 feet in stopping distance, especially if its red.

[Galavoxx]

Full kit on hopup but you'll pay out the a$$ for them:

http://www.hopupracing.com/rofr4pibigbr6.html

They look real nice. I'm sure you would only need the fronts. Beware of endo!!!

[ItalianYaris]

Full kit on hopup but you'll pay out the a$$ for them:

http://www.hopupracing.com/rofr4pibigbr6.html

They look real nice. I'm sure you would only need the fronts. Beware of endo!!!

Wow! nice! Hmm, Im looking for the rears too! My Yaris TS comes also with Rear disk brakes! But these are nice. Are they a well known company?:thumbup:

[Galavoxx]

I've never heard of the company but these items look quality. Can't go wrong with CNC 4 pots. Front and rear might be a little overkill on a 2400lb car, IMO.

[ItalianYaris]

I've never heard of the company but these items look quality. Can't go wrong with CNC 4 pots. Front and rear might be a little overkill on a 2400lb car, IMO.


Maybe! LOL. I am doing some research on that still! In the UK they have some serious stuff for the TS. But I have sent an Email to Toyota of UK to see what they say and what they would recommend!:thumbsup:

[Imagine]

A few good ways to improve breaking..

- SS lines
- Good pads
- Quality tires
- Lighter wheels
- Upgrade suspension

People add huge wheels and don't take the unsprung weight into effect when they can't figure out why their cars don't stop so well. Hence the reason I'm a firm believer in smaller, lighter wheels. Good sticky tires will do wonders cutting those stopping distances down. Upgrading suspension also helps. Stiffer springs help with weight transfer and dive.

[sf180th]

For the monitarily challenged.

http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee8d111

But I know no Yaris World member would ever try this!

[ItalianYaris]

A few good ways to improve breaking..

- SS lines
- Good pads
- Quality tires
- Lighter wheels
- Upgrade suspension

People add huge wheels and don't take the unsprung weight into effect when they can't figure out why their cars don't stop so well. Hence the reason I'm a firm believer in smaller, lighter wheels. Good sticky tires will do wonders cutting those stopping distances down. Upgrading suspension also helps. Stiffer springs help with weight transfer and dive.

I understand. The Yaris TS already comes with most of those upgrades, is the Sportiest line of the Yaris line. Different wheels, suspension, brakes, all ABS, TC, EBD, ETC..... But you have good points!:thumbup:

[eTiMaGo]

For the monitarily challenged.

http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee8d111

But I know no Yaris World member would ever try this!

I will personally fly over and deliver a swift kick to the backside of whoever puts these on their car. Be warned!

[mojoyaris]

I will personally fly over and deliver a swift kick to the backside of whoever puts these on their car. Be warned!

Cool!!!!!! CAn you get them in Endless or Greddy? LOL!.

[ChinoCharles]

Taken from Violin's garage...

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I think it looks pretty slick.

[Black Yaris]

WOW... TuRD brakes... that does look slick... much better than those cheeze ball caliper covers

[mojoyaris]

WOW... TuRD brakes... that does look slick... much better than those cheeze ball caliper covers

Didn't he say he had stock calipers painted red with the TRD logo put on?

[Black Yaris]

yup those are stockers