Finally get to drive MY V8S - brakes suck.
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Hi all,
Have got to drive my new toy at last.....Kevin has stopped removing bits of trim, changing otter switches etc long enough for me to go for a spin.
Don't get me wrong, I had a blast
, but the brakes feel a bit spongy. We've decided that the disks and pads need changing all round anyway and we will upgrade to braided hoses. The question is do we stick with standard spec or do we go for bigger disks/grooved etc. I've no intention of tracking the S but would like more powerful and progressive anchors;Any thoughts?
Emma
>>> Edited by Flygirl on Thursday 17th July 21:03
Have got to drive my new toy at last.....Kevin has stopped removing bits of trim, changing otter switches etc long enough for me to go for a spin.
Don't get me wrong, I had a blast
, but the brakes feel a bit spongy. We've decided that the disks and pads need changing all round anyway and we will upgrade to braided hoses. The question is do we stick with standard spec or do we go for bigger disks/grooved etc. I've no intention of tracking the S but would like more powerful and progressive anchors;Any thoughts? Emma
>>> Edited by Flygirl on Thursday 17th July 21:03
Hi Pies,
Not the S at Fernhurst although I did test drive it twice (they managed to F**k us off suficiently to loose a sale!!). Finally picked my beast up from Exeter 10 days ago, having scoured the country. (Also test drove your car at Adrian Blythes....lovely car!).
Thanks for info re. brakes, just after a better feel/feedback. We've been considering slightly larger grooved disks, with Mintex pads. Hopefully Peter Humpheries, whose 'been there, done that', on S brakes, can offer some more advice?!
Hope you're enjoying your toy Pies.....
Emma
Will Post pictures once I've figured out how to!!!!
>> Edited by Flygirl on Thursday 17th July 21:35
Not the S at Fernhurst although I did test drive it twice (they managed to F**k us off suficiently to loose a sale!!). Finally picked my beast up from Exeter 10 days ago, having scoured the country. (Also test drove your car at Adrian Blythes....lovely car!).
Thanks for info re. brakes, just after a better feel/feedback. We've been considering slightly larger grooved disks, with Mintex pads. Hopefully Peter Humpheries, whose 'been there, done that', on S brakes, can offer some more advice?!
Hope you're enjoying your toy Pies.....
Emma
Will Post pictures once I've figured out how to!!!!
>> Edited by Flygirl on Thursday 17th July 21:35
Thanks Peter...am all very new to this!! Kevin has had TVRs for eons, but this is my first beast and the only experience I've had is driving his Chimp! (great fun too!!!
) Any advice is very welcome spin:
Not had much chance to drive yet... otter switch bust almost instantly....going in to David Batty for full service next week, followed by a visit to the bodyshop for a little work!! Can't wait to have him back!!
Still can't believe I finally have an S.....gorgeous!!!!!!!!!
) Any advice is very welcome spin: Not had much chance to drive yet... otter switch bust almost instantly....going in to David Batty for full service next week, followed by a visit to the bodyshop for a little work!! Can't wait to have him back!!
Still can't believe I finally have an S.....gorgeous!!!!!!!!!
joospeed said:
Ah the old Brake sucking S thing going on hey?
find yourself an old sierra XR4i in a scrapyard (not easy these days) and rob the front discs off it .. they're Griff 500 diameter, 4 stud fixing rather than the converted 5 stud granada efforts TVR sue as std, plus you get the granada sized caliper that doesn't need a spacer between it and the hub for it all to fit together. i have this set-up on my V8S and it's a cheap and cheerful way of getting more front end stopping. If you go for chimaera wheels with 16s on the back you nca have the vented rear brake option too
How will this affect the braking balance of the car?
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