My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003
Originally posted by Hameed
In other words not hard enough for the ABS to kick in but hard enough to almost stop? OK, I will do that today! What are the negative consequences of not having done this already? I have driven it for about 120 miles already...
In other words not hard enough for the ABS to kick in but hard enough to almost stop? OK, I will do that today! What are the negative consequences of not having done this already? I have driven it for about 120 miles already...
The negative consequences (I believe) are that brake pad material can build up on the rotors very unevenly which can make them feel like they're warped.
DON'T YOU HAVE THE MANUAL????
Originally posted by DaveGS4
Hameed,
Interested to know if you hear any noise from these brakes (or other folks that have them) similar to what I hear with the Supra TT brakes / rotors. Its probably too cold to drive with your windows down and listen (that's the only time I hear mine, sounds a bit like a bike with a card in the spokes) for any sound when you drive past a wall or other reflecting surface. I'm never sure if its just the drilled/slotted rotors or if just drilled would do it too.
Hameed,
Interested to know if you hear any noise from these brakes (or other folks that have them) similar to what I hear with the Supra TT brakes / rotors. Its probably too cold to drive with your windows down and listen (that's the only time I hear mine, sounds a bit like a bike with a card in the spokes) for any sound when you drive past a wall or other reflecting surface. I'm never sure if its just the drilled/slotted rotors or if just drilled would do it too.
Hameed,
You absolutely need to bed the brakes (about 10 of those hard stops, build up to 60mph stops). You can read about it online at various places. Sorry I can't help more (with providing links) with this dialup connection, everything is just too slow.
Be careful after you finish the bedding process since the rotors will be HOT. You need to drive moderately after that for about 5 minutes with little braking so that the rotors can cool down. Tapping the brakes is OK but try not to find yourself in a position at a red light holding down the brakes. Usually a more industrial setting after hours is ideal.
Good luck.
p.s. I'll post about my brake install after I get home from my trip. Posting pics with dialup is no fun.
You absolutely need to bed the brakes (about 10 of those hard stops, build up to 60mph stops). You can read about it online at various places. Sorry I can't help more (with providing links) with this dialup connection, everything is just too slow.
Be careful after you finish the bedding process since the rotors will be HOT. You need to drive moderately after that for about 5 minutes with little braking so that the rotors can cool down. Tapping the brakes is OK but try not to find yourself in a position at a red light holding down the brakes. Usually a more industrial setting after hours is ideal.
Good luck.
p.s. I'll post about my brake install after I get home from my trip. Posting pics with dialup is no fun.
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
No definitely hard enough to have ABS kick in - STOMP ON THAT *****! I wouldn't advise having a passenger unless they have dramamine.
The negative consequences (I believe) are that brake pad material can build up on the rotors very unevenly which can make them feel like they're warped.
DON'T YOU HAVE THE MANUAL????
No definitely hard enough to have ABS kick in - STOMP ON THAT *****! I wouldn't advise having a passenger unless they have dramamine.
The negative consequences (I believe) are that brake pad material can build up on the rotors very unevenly which can make them feel like they're warped.
DON'T YOU HAVE THE MANUAL????
I will take care of this today or tomorrow. I just have to find a road to do this on. I think that would be the biggest challenge for me.
Last edited by Hameed; Apr 15, 2004 at 03:37 PM.
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Originally posted by Neo
Hameed,
You absolutely need to bed the brakes (about 10 of those hard stops, build up to 60mph stops). You can read about it online at various places. Sorry I can't help more (with providing links) with this dialup connection, everything is just too slow.
Be careful after you finish the bedding process since the rotors will be HOT. You need to drive moderately after that for about 5 minutes with little braking so that the rotors can cool down. Tapping the brakes is OK but try not to find yourself in a position at a red light holding down the brakes. Usually a more industrial setting after hours is ideal.
Good luck.
p.s. I'll post about my brake install after I get home from my trip. Posting pics with dialup is no fun.
Hameed,
You absolutely need to bed the brakes (about 10 of those hard stops, build up to 60mph stops). You can read about it online at various places. Sorry I can't help more (with providing links) with this dialup connection, everything is just too slow.
Be careful after you finish the bedding process since the rotors will be HOT. You need to drive moderately after that for about 5 minutes with little braking so that the rotors can cool down. Tapping the brakes is OK but try not to find yourself in a position at a red light holding down the brakes. Usually a more industrial setting after hours is ideal.
Good luck.
p.s. I'll post about my brake install after I get home from my trip. Posting pics with dialup is no fun.
I just talked to Todd Matsubara (DoubleWhoosh) and he said after I have done this procedure the performance of the brakes will be even better.......
Even better????? I can't imagine them getting any better - right now I just have to think "Stop" and then the next thing I do is look in my rear view mirror to see if someone is crashing into my trunk.
Last edited by Hameed; Apr 15, 2004 at 03:42 PM.
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Hameed, your brakes look killer man. 
After reading over this thread, there is alot of valuable information here. Todd is correct in saying that the brakes will be even better. They will feel more responsive when braking once they have been bedded in. And shame on you for not doing your homework after buying an expensive mod...
Your car looks great man.. Keep up the nice work...
After reading over this thread, there is alot of valuable information here. Todd is correct in saying that the brakes will be even better. They will feel more responsive when braking once they have been bedded in. And shame on you for not doing your homework after buying an expensive mod...
Your car looks great man.. Keep up the nice work...
Last edited by LXOGOOD; Apr 15, 2004 at 05:43 PM.
Originally posted by LXOGOOD
Hameed, your brakes look killer man.
After reading over this thread, there is alot of valuable information here. Todd is correct in saying that the brakes will be even better. They will feel more responsive when braking once they have been bedded in. And shame on you for not doing your homework after buying an expensive mod...
Your car looks great man.. Keep up the nice work...
Hameed, your brakes look killer man.
After reading over this thread, there is alot of valuable information here. Todd is correct in saying that the brakes will be even better. They will feel more responsive when braking once they have been bedded in. And shame on you for not doing your homework after buying an expensive mod...
Your car looks great man.. Keep up the nice work...
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Originally posted by LXOGOOD
Hameed, your brakes look killer man.
After reading over this thread, there is alot of valuable information here. Todd is correct in saying that the brakes will be even better. They will feel more responsive when braking once they have been bedded in. And shame on you for not doing your homework after buying an expensive mod...
Your car looks great man.. Keep up the nice work...
Hameed, your brakes look killer man.
After reading over this thread, there is alot of valuable information here. Todd is correct in saying that the brakes will be even better. They will feel more responsive when braking once they have been bedded in. And shame on you for not doing your homework after buying an expensive mod...
Your car looks great man.. Keep up the nice work...
Yeah, I thought I had done all my home work for this mod, but missed this very important point. Ah well, it's still not too late to do it now. I have only driven the car about 120 miles and so far there is hardly any deposit on the rotors.
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Originally posted by rominl
cool, so you sending your brakes my way?
cool, so you sending your brakes my way?
INYOURDREAMSBUDDY67809 - I sent it via UPS this morning. You should be getting it by Tuesday next week!