Performance Brakes - Opinions Needed

Leeky · February 16, 2006

Hey guys

Clock is ticking for me to get the Aristo 'Ring' ready

I've been offered Mintex pads and discs from Dave at Prolex, 3G GR20 Discs and Porterfield Pads from Paul at Whifbitz and TRD Discs and Pads from Tony at Fensport.

Wont reveal the prices as i have arranged a deal on some of them.

But does anyone have an opinion on these brakes or know of any that they would recommend?

My Aristo is being worked on at the mo but will be approx 350-400bhp for the Nurburgring so the standard toyota discs and pads are going to give up at that power.

Cheers

^_^

Monster-Mat · February 16, 2006

porterfield pads are very good indeed, and id go with the TRD discs

Leeky · February 16, 2006

porterfield pads are very good indeed, and id go with the TRD discs

Excellent Stuff! If you say Porterfield then i'll go Porterfield

Would love the TRD Discs but they are bloomin expensive and i've had them before....took frickin ages for Fensport to get them and i 'd be very surprised if they managed to get them in time for the ring. Plus i can get the 3g 20 grooved discs for half of the cost of the TRD ones which come with 5 grooves.

I'll probabaly go for the Porterfield pads with the 3G Discs :) Cheers!

Pip · February 16, 2006

What about Brembo's?? Can i ask how much the 3G disc's are costing you?

TheDon · February 18, 2006

there is also the RED DOT option, they can knock up discs to your specification. They are currently sorting me out with a set for tuesday. They hold lots of undrilled, ungrooved discs that they can drill the PCD, grove and drill to suit your needs on demand. which i think is quite cool.

they can also engrave your name into them if you realy realy want!!

jdmparts_guru · February 19, 2006

I do not know the 3G discs, they seem a 'local' flavor.

If you are more longterm performance orientated, then get a disk with only a few grooves (e.g. 5 grooves).

The more grooves you have the faster you eat through your pads.

Btw ... most of the brake manufacturers you mentioned are offering several grades, not too sure if I could give you an recommendation based on only brake manufacturers names