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12-17-2008, 06:17 PM | #19 |
Break'em off some.
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12-17-2008, 06:25 PM | #20 |
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ohhh ok thanks
will it really help that much?
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12-17-2008, 06:30 PM | #21 |
Break'em off some.
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12-17-2008, 06:34 PM | #22 |
Who said Yaris was slow?
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You need to understand what is the function of "racing" brake liquid.
Racing brake liquid has a higher boiling resistance. In other words a higher boiling point. When the brake fluid gets to hot, you will feel that your brakes are fading. If it get to the point were it boils you can press the brakes all the way down and nothing will happen! A racing fluid will retard that effect. But same as racing brake pads. It won't make you stop faster! |
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haha i wasnt saying i necessarily wanted the racing flui, i was just saying what they had. But if all I need is one quart, the difference betwen the racing and normal stuff is like ..4 buck or soemthing. Might as well get the top notch. How often is a good interval to change it anyway?
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12-17-2008, 06:42 PM | #24 |
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oops, sorry. I'll be darned, they aren't on there. CarboTech pads will be posted tonight!
But there is also vendor thread you can check right now http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10029
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12-17-2008, 06:45 PM | #25 |
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haha gotcha cali! i didnt think they were on there lol The prices on the thread..those for a set of pads AND shoes or just pads?
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But is really humid down here... plus I drive my car quite hard... Don't know what's the recommended interval under normal a driving situation. |
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12-17-2008, 06:49 PM | #27 |
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ok good to know thanks a lot castrex!
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12-17-2008, 07:45 PM | #28 |
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Nice writeup! I can't wait to get my updated front pads/rear shoes installed.
Judging from what I've read on this thread, it looks like I should go for some SS brake lines and upgrade the brake fluid if I want the full effect. Does anyone know which SS lines fit the USDM Yaris on the front/rear?
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As for the StopTech ones, they don't list the Yaris on their site. Are you sure those lines will work on our cars?
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I am also running the Carbotech XP8 pads and shoes. They are great! I have had them on for the last 5 months or so and so far no fade at all. I haven't been to the track to test them to their limits but from what they said I should be very happy with the result. Thanks Jkuchta for the review! |
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12-17-2008, 11:50 PM | #33 |
Update:
These pads rocked pretty hard at both the Autoclub Roval and the Streets of Willow. I experianced NO brake fade, and pedel feel was quite nice. Modulation was a snap, with really nice bite both cold and hot, though hot bite was phenominal! One word of caution, though: With the stock suspension and 500 treadwear tires (Yokohama Avid V4s), and running the XP8 compound up front and the 917 shoes in back, brake bias shifted to the rear to such an extent that moderate to hard braking while going anywhere but straight on the track resulted in a really light rear end (nearly got in trouble once going into the fast esses after the back straight at the Streets (clockwise). While the slight oversteer was very controllable, I still took notice (i.e. pucker factor). I have a feeling that a lot of this can be attributed to the overheated tires and pretty crazy forward weight transfer due to the soft OEM suspension. I'll soon be on coilovers and appropriate tires, so that should bring the braking behavior back more in line. Note though that trail-braking is still quite possible with the current setup, and I found it quite possible to "turn" the rear in very controlably in tighter turns (at the Streets). I'd caution against any trail-braking "exploring" on on/off ramps! Thanks to all for the positive comments, and I'll keep everyone posted as to improvements and/or changes over the life of these pads. Last edited by jkuchta; 12-18-2008 at 03:52 AM. |
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Remember, your brakes will only be as good as your tires. As far as single runs. If you're already locking tires, or hitting ABS, then you need better tires.
But yes, the only real benefit beyond tires, is heat function. |
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