BRAKES
The brakes were completely upgraded and renewed. Larger rotors and calipers combined with a larger bore master
cylinder resulted in dramatically improved braking performance and a firm pedal with a great "feel".
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FRONT BRAKES
Rotors and calipers from a 7 series car were installed.
These calipers use larger pistons and pads and provide 13% more braking effort than the original set-up.
The rotors were painted with high temperature paint to minimize corrosion and for appearance.
The calipers were rebuilt and new Porterfield R4S carbon metallic pads were installed. These are a low dust
street performance pad.
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New stainless braided brake hose were installed |
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REAR BRAKES
Larger rotors and calipers from a 5 series car were installed. These were sized with the upgraded fronts to provide
the same brake balance as the original system.
The calipers were rebuilt and Metalmaster semi-metallic pads were installed.
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New stainless braided brake hoses were also been installed.
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BRAKE PADS
Not only are the rotors and calipers larger but the pads are too. Here's a comparison of the rear pads.
Semi-metallic pads were used throughout. |
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MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER
A new master cylinder from a 7 series car was installed. The larger bore of this cylinder compensated for the
larger caliper pistons and provided the proper pedal depression and firmness.
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BRAKE SERVO SYSTEM
The brake pressure switch on the brake accumulator ("bomb") is new.
The high pressure hose is new.
A new reservoir filter was installed.
Redline Hi Temp ATF was used.
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