Opinions on brake upgrade for DC2R

[apparition]

Hi guys

I'm in the process of upgrading my brakes on my DC2R. I'm thinking of getting AP Racing 6 slotted discs, and get braided brake lines and better pads. Should I leave my rear discs as stock and just get upgraded pads, or should I do all 4 in one go?

I was thinking of getting just DBA slotted for the rears.

What are your thoughts on Mugen slotted discs and AP racing discs?

Thanks
Daniel

[tinkerbell]

my opinion is: "do a quick search first, then ask questions later"...

http://forum.clubitr.com.au/search.php

[rG`]

Stock brakes are excellent, but if you are finding their limits then I suggest a change of pads (& rotors if necessary).

Save your money on driver training & track-days instead

[Mike B]

Stoptech, Brembo, AP, Wilwood all make good brake upgrades for the front.

All the kits are manufactured to utilize the stock back brake system.

Just like the other users posted, ITR brakes are excellent. I used to own a Stoptech brake system for the front and could tell only a marginal difference.

[VTECMACHINE]

I reakon Project Mu rotors, as they aren't a bad price, and rip shit through DBA, which just crack all the time. AP racing are awsome... but pricey.

If you are thinking of upgrading calipers. 6 pot on the front without upgrading rear will be too strong on a light DC2R. Spoon 4 pots on the front are fine using OEM set up on the rear.

I haven't heard many good things about Mugen rotors, and I have been told the Spoon ones are just OEM rotors with Slots in them.

If you want a good set up. I reakon go Project Mu SCR rotors - Retail around $500 for fronts.
Some project Mu, or Endless pads - $250 - $380
APP braided lines - $220 or sumthing from JDM Yard?

And if you want to go crazy... get Calipers.

[BuddyClub]

also, look at a willwood brake bias adapter if you're going to upgrade the size of your calipers

Did you find any problems with brake biasing when you did your brakes VTECMACHINE?

[tinkerbell]

also, look at a willwood brake bias adapter if you're going to upgrade the size of your calipers

Did you find any problems with brake biasing when you did your brakes VTECMACHINE?

buddyclub sells willwood?

[kavehman]

Spoon rotors are not modified stock ones, Spoon rotors weigh a lot less than stock rotors this is one of the greater benefits of running spoon rotors.

[Mike B]

Project MU or Endless pads are overrated, especially for the price. You can stop on a dime with lesser (in cost) pads. Cobalt, Hawk, all those work well.

[freakygeek]

Spoon rotors are not modified stock ones, Spoon rotors weigh a lot less than stock rotors this is one of the greater benefits of running spoon rotors.

I don't see that they could possibly weigh "a lot less" if they are both made from the same material.

I reakon Project Mu rotors, as they aren't a bad price, and rip shit through DBA, which just crack all the time. AP racing are awsome... but pricey.

My DBA 4000 series Rotors have over 60,000km of my driving on them (which is probably harder than most) with no problems whatsoever.

[G_Vtec]

Hawk HP Carbon ftw!

[chuck]

Hi Daniel/apparition.

Why are you upgrading them?

I agree that new pads (Feredo DS2500/Hawk HP) and good fluid (Motul RBF600) will cure most issues with stock DC2R brakes. These 2 things won't improve performance by much, but will improve how much they resist fade.

Mugen slotted discs and AP racing discs are both quality products, but you won't see much improvement over stock.

[tinkerbell]

Spoon rotors are not modified stock ones, Spoon rotors weigh a lot less than stock rotors this is one of the greater benefits of running spoon rotors.

if it is true they weigh less, then this infact would probably be a negative in terms of braking performance? wouldn't it?

[chuck]

From my understanding it is good to have meat in the rotors to help with heat dissipation. Where you can shave off weight is by running two piece rotors with hub and rotors separate and joined as per link.

http://www.stoptech.com/products/rotors.shtml

Personally for my DC2R, if staying with one piece Rotor's I would just buy cheapeast reliable rotors as per Cambo (who is a nut).

Otherwise look into 2 piece/floating rotors if you really want an upgrade.

[SPL_K]

whats the big difference between the project mu scr and scr-pro rotors in terms of quality and braking?

the only thing i could find is scr is made from FC cast iron and scr-pro is a 2 piece rotor made from CV or FC cast iron / aluminum alloy (taken from project mu website)