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eTiMaGo · 07-02-2007, 11:39 AM

Hey guys, just to get an idea, I have a friend who is looking into compatible Brembo brakes for our cars, Brembo has a new "Max" budget line, which is far more affordable, so we'd like to know if anybody would be interested?

They'd be just replacements for the OEM ones, so you could still use the stock calipers, but the discs are slotted for better performance.

He's estimating he could sell them around $250 for a pair. Does this sound good to you, and would you be interested in a pair? Shipping should not be more than $100, probably even less if we can organize a group shipping.

Comments, ideas and suggestions, please!

yrsdrgn · 07-02-2007, 11:53 AM

so basically a pair of rotors under the Brembo name? I may be interested in this.

tmyers82 · 07-02-2007, 02:36 PM

I'd be even more interested if they had nice looking calipers too.

eijikikimaru · 07-02-2007, 06:33 PM

Would it matter if your car is a 5dr LB or a 3dr LB?

Does it matter if it's a US model,Thai model, Japan model, or Euro model?

Will possible squeeeeeeeks occur more frequently after swapping them?

Past/Present owners that know please fill us with you knowledge!

suttonschinook · 07-02-2007, 07:24 PM

As far as the brakes go between 3dr or 5dr I have no idea. As far as the brakes squealing more, that has more to do with the pads and than the rotors. Here is what slotted rotors accually do......

"The concept behind slotted rotors is simple -- provide an escape route for pad heat, gasses and residue. As the brake pads clamp onto the rotor, the subsequent friction creates hot gasses and heat between pad and rotor face. The slotting allows the gas and heat to evacuate more quickly, prolonging pad and rotor life. It also averts the cushion-effect caused by that heat and gas between pad and rotor."

I copied and pasted about the slotted rotors from this thread I found a while ago..... http://autos.aol.com/article/power/v...14181109990001 . I had slotted rotors on my 03 Mazdaspeed Protege with no ill effects. I did however put a nice coat of brake quiet on the back of the pads when I was changing them out. I hope this helps, Evan

eTiMaGo · 07-03-2007, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmyers82

I'd be even more interested if they had nice looking calipers too.

Calipers can be the most expensive part of a brake setup, this would basically be just a "stage 1" kind of solution... with stock calipers (painted red of course), combined with some decent pads like the Dezod ones, it would be a great combination.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eijikikimaru

Would it matter if your car is a 5dr LB or a 3dr LB?

Does it matter if it's a US model,Thai model, Japan model, or Euro model?

That's what my friend is trying to find out, they are advertised for the previous model Vitz, so does anyone know if the brakes are identical between generations?

redyaris · 07-03-2007, 02:11 PM

What about drilled rotors????

suttonschinook · 07-03-2007, 07:18 PM

Drilled rotors are more prone to cracking just fyi. Evan

cali yaris · 07-04-2007, 12:56 AM

also FYI, slotted rotors are not normally able to be resurfaced, so don't get these and use your pads past normal wear. Also, because pads lay down compound to to break in or "dress" the rotor surface, you will not be able to change composition of your pads when you replace them with slotted and/or drilled rotors.

This is info from my racing experience, and may be subject to argument of course.

cali yaris · 07-04-2007, 12:57 AM

with all of that said, i'd probably be down for a pair

vacantj · 08-03-2007, 09:36 PM

I be interested in getting a pair also

tca4 · 08-04-2007, 05:09 AM

+1

elsteverino889 · 08-04-2007, 08:35 PM

Has brembo developed a big brake system for our car? Id invest $1000 in a break system bcuz the one crash i was in was bcuz of the sucky tires and suspension and the breaks werent enough

cali yaris · 08-04-2007, 09:15 PM

Thomas,

status report on Project Brembo, please...

yrsdrgn · 08-07-2007, 02:17 AM

any updates on this?/ random Monday bump

eTiMaGo · 08-07-2007, 02:28 AM

my friend says his samples are being held by customs for one reason or another, so it may be a little while longer to find out

yrsdrgn · 08-07-2007, 02:29 AM

o ok. Just as long as there's an update from time to time hehe no need to rush

ism3t · 08-07-2007, 05:39 AM

thomas

that is all.

07-02-2007, 11:53 AM	#2
yrsdrgn View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF,CA Posts: 1,874	so basically a pair of rotors under the Brembo name? I may be interested in this. __________________

07-02-2007, 02:36 PM	#3
tmyers82 Drives: Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 68	I'd be even more interested if they had nice looking calipers too. __________________ Watching a movie about street racing DOES NOT MAKE YOU A TUNER!!!

07-03-2007, 02:11 PM	#7
redyaris Shiny Chromey Coolness View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 982	What about drilled rotors???? __________________ Bringin the Bling to Yarisworld

07-04-2007, 12:56 AM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	also FYI, slotted rotors are not normally able to be resurfaced, so don't get these and use your pads past normal wear. Also, because pads lay down compound to to break in or "dress" the rotor surface, you will not be able to change composition of your pads when you replace them with slotted and/or drilled rotors. This is info from my racing experience, and may be subject to argument of course. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-04-2007, 12:57 AM	#10
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	with all of that said, i'd probably be down for a pair __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-02-2007, 06:33 PM	#4
eijikikimaru Q(','Q) View User's Garage Drives: 3dr Meteroite Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So. CaL Posts: 399	Would it matter if your car is a 5dr LB or a 3dr LB? Does it matter if it's a US model,Thai model, Japan model, or Euro model? Will possible squeeeeeeeks occur more frequently after swapping them? Past/Present owners that know please fill us with you knowledge!

07-02-2007, 07:24 PM	#5
suttonschinook Drives: Swapped 2000 2.5rs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 20	As far as the brakes go between 3dr or 5dr I have no idea. As far as the brakes squealing more, that has more to do with the pads and than the rotors. Here is what slotted rotors accually do...... "The concept behind slotted rotors is simple -- provide an escape route for pad heat, gasses and residue. As the brake pads clamp onto the rotor, the subsequent friction creates hot gasses and heat between pad and rotor face. The slotting allows the gas and heat to evacuate more quickly, prolonging pad and rotor life. It also averts the cushion-effect caused by that heat and gas between pad and rotor." I copied and pasted about the slotted rotors from this thread I found a while ago..... http://autos.aol.com/article/power/v...14181109990001 . I had slotted rotors on my 03 Mazdaspeed Protege with no ill effects. I did however put a nice coat of brake quiet on the back of the pads when I was changing them out. I hope this helps, Evan

07-03-2007, 07:18 PM	#8
suttonschinook Drives: Swapped 2000 2.5rs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 20	Drilled rotors are more prone to cracking just fyi. Evan

08-03-2007, 09:36 PM	#11
vacantj View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 4Dr sedan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 121	I be interested in getting a pair also

08-04-2007, 05:09 AM	#12
tca4 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS (white) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Delta,BC Posts: 502	+1

08-04-2007, 08:35 PM	#13
elsteverino889 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan black Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MIA! Posts: 354	Has brembo developed a big brake system for our car? Id invest $1000 in a break system bcuz the one crash i was in was bcuz of the sucky tires and suspension and the breaks werent enough __________________ I was 17-20 I lived the "Lifestyle". Fast cars, skanky hood rats, and stupid kids trying to prove who was faster. -Spades(the one and only street racer)

08-04-2007, 09:15 PM	#14
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Thomas, status report on Project Brembo, please... __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-07-2007, 02:17 AM	#15
yrsdrgn View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF,CA Posts: 1,874	any updates on this?/ random Monday bump __________________

08-07-2007, 02:28 AM	#16
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	my friend says his samples are being held by customs for one reason or another, so it may be a little while longer to find out __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

08-07-2007, 02:29 AM	#17
yrsdrgn View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF,CA Posts: 1,874	o ok. Just as long as there's an update from time to time hehe no need to rush __________________

08-07-2007, 05:39 AM	#18
ism3t YarVitz Drives: 07' Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 222	thomas that is all.

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