EL brake conversion...? - Page 2

outback_ute · 14-02-2005, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tx3dude

there used to be a place that did upgrades for old mustangs and falcons, they did twin piston conversions for late model falcs and como's... i just cant think of there name...

Hoppers Stoppers? Trouble is they don't do EA-on though...

TIKFD6 · 14-02-2005, 08:57 PM

Yep they told me they cant warrenty their work after machining.
All sounds to hard for them to me.

LUXO_8 · 14-02-2005, 09:04 PM

he explained to me something about the e series brake mountings being different to almost any other type of mounting, the mounts are cast onto the upright rather than a propper btracket. it would weaken them by too much to be legal if they modify them...
he said they have tried all types of different combo's, and half have broekn with the rest showing signs of flex.....

TIKFD6 · 14-02-2005, 09:25 PM

Yeah it came down to the giving a waranty without Xraying the machined parts.

XR Martin · 14-02-2005, 09:30 PM

How does Cebco do the spindles then? Anyone got some pics of the modifications?

TIKFD6 · 14-02-2005, 09:36 PM

They take the Boss's off in a CNC Mill.
And i am pretty sure they X-Ray them bafor and after.
My brakes are proof they work, so are all the EA/B Saloon cars getting round out there.

MustangNicko · 15-02-2005, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sterpz

What would you have to do to put on the AU calipers and discs?

A shitload, change the hub etc. Its not worth it, the AU twin piston gear aint that good.

Sterpz · 15-02-2005, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MustangNicko

A shitload, change the hub etc. Its not worth it, the AU twin piston gear aint that good.

Damn, but just say if you did change over to the au setup would the el rims still fit or would you have to fit au rims.
Could you use the calipers and rotors of a vx

LUXO_8 · 15-02-2005, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MustangNicko

A shitload, change the hub etc. Its not worth it, the AU twin piston gear aint that good.

and by the time you've done that, and get it sorted with some performance pads and slotted rotors, you might as well have gone and bought the cebco kit lol

i know what id rather have stopping me....

TIKFD6 · 15-02-2005, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sterpz

Damn, but just say if you did change over to the au setup would the el rims still fit or would you have to fit au rims.
Could you use the calipers and rotors of a vx

You wouldnt get the AU setup to fit the EL without major structural changes to the car.

And the costs involved with that would far exceed that of the basic Cebco package.

The VX calipers are similar but the rotor setup wont go on.

MustangNicko · 16-02-2005, 09:18 AM

It wouldnt cost that much kerry, if you did the work yourself... just gotta spend half the day at a wrecker hehe it would be a bastard, considering you have to change the whole front end :/

MustangNicko · 16-02-2005, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MADNC_8

and by the time you've done that, and get it sorted with some performance pads and slotted rotors, you might as well have gone and bought the cebco kit lol

i know what id rather have stopping me....

Exactly. Upgrading your brakes is not worth it unless you are racing or you need more bite because of the HP you're getting. All you need is a set of slotted rotors (which i can get dirt cheap :voldar02: ) and some harder compound pads (EBC greens work a treat). Brake fluid maintanance is also a must.

galapogos01 · 16-02-2005, 09:52 AM

if people are saying ferodos are dust central, what about the bendix ultimates? i have them on my car with slotted discs, and theyre bloody terrible for dust. great for stopping though. whats a decent, low dust pad that takes a caining? ebc worth a shot?

Sterpz · 16-02-2005, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MustangNicko

Exactly. Upgrading your brakes is not worth it unless you are racing or you need more bite because of the HP you're getting. All you need is a set of slotted rotors (which i can get dirt cheap :voldar02: ) and some harder compound pads (EBC greens work a treat). Brake fluid maintanance is also a must.

Brake fluid. When should you change it does old brake fluide reduce braking preformance?

outback_ute · 16-02-2005, 11:16 AM

Brake fluid is hydroscopic, which means it absorbs water – even through the rubber hoses – and it is the water in the fluid which can boil and cause problems with braking. If you’re looking at the boundaries of performance then change the fluid more often. Every two years is “standard”, so every year or even less, depends on what you’re doing and how often.

There are different grades of brake fluid too, DOT3, 4 & 5. The higher you go the higher the boiling point but they also become more hydroscopic as well so need changing more often.

Sterpz · 16-02-2005, 12:55 PM

There are different grades of brake fluid too, DOT3, 4 & 5. The higher you go the higher the boiling point but they also become more hydroscopic as well so need changing more often.[/QUOTE]

Thanx for your help

MustangNicko · 16-02-2005, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by galapogos01

if people are saying ferodos are dust central, what about the bendix ultimates? i have them on my car with slotted discs, and theyre bloody terrible for dust. great for stopping though. whats a decent, low dust pad that takes a caining? ebc worth a shot?

If you like Ultimates

: then you'll love EBC's. Had them in my car for years, great bite, minimal dust. But you pay for qaulity

MustangNicko · 16-02-2005, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by outback_ute

Brake fluid is hydroscopic, which means it absorbs water – even through the rubber hoses – and it is the water in the fluid which can boil and cause problems with braking. If you’re looking at the boundaries of performance then change the fluid more often. Every two years is “standard”, so every year or even less, depends on what you’re doing and how often.

There are different grades of brake fluid too, DOT3, 4 & 5. The higher you go the higher the boiling point but they also become more hydroscopic as well so need changing more often.

Well said mate. You should change/check brake fluid every time you change pads or 6-12 months, depending on pedal feel. Thats just what i do