crazytiger Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Just finished upgrading my brakes. Here is the low-down: - Installed Carbotech "Bobcat" pads - front and rear. - Installed DBA slotted front rotors. - Installed factory blank rear rotors. - Installed G-Stop stainless steel lines - front and rear. - Installed Motul racing fluid All total, I have about $900 +/- invested in this set up. Not cheap, but all I can say is, WOW. I mean WOW! This is how the car should have stopped from the factory. (plus a little) I have never liked the "feel" of the factory brake set up. The new lines really give the proper pedal feel. It is "right there" and the first time I drove it, I was damn near stopping in the middle of the street before I even got to the light! No kidding, I have read mixed reviews of the steel lines on here, but I can tell you if you are considering spending the money on them, you will NOT be dissapointed. Of course, all the other components don't hurt either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 welcome to the forum. $900 must include labor? bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 900 better have included labor casue i got my brembos for not much more than that My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 900 better have included labor casue i got my brembos for not much more than that one of the vendors has that same set-up for $681, w/labor it sounds about right. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytiger Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 900 better have included labor casue i got my brembos for not much more than that The $900 includes (why am I bothering to itemize this stuff for you guys???) - No labor. My brother and I did the work. - $130 each for the slotted DBA fronts - $90 each rear rotors (from the dealer) - $169 for the steel lines - $120 for Bobcat front - $110 for Bobcat rear - $30 worth of Motul fluid (also had an aluminum pedal kit ($30) in the mix) Total = $869 I will go ahead and tell you that I did not shop around on this project. Even if I had, I didn't miss the "el-cheap-o" mark by much, and ultimately, I don't mind helping my local speed shop guy out a little..... He has done MANY favors for me in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 good move. targeted brake mods like you did are a wise investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 The $900 includes (why am I bothering to itemize this stuff for you guys???) - No labor. My brother and I did the work. - $130 each for the slotted DBA fronts - $90 each rear rotors (from the dealer) - $169 for the steel lines - $120 for Bobcat front - $110 for Bobcat rear - $30 worth of Motul fluid (also had an aluminum pedal kit ($30) in the mix) Total = $869 I will go ahead and tell you that I did not shop around on this project. Even if I had, I didn't miss the "el-cheap-o" mark by much, and ultimately, I don't mind helping my local speed shop guy out a little..... He has done MANY favors for me in the past. i just figured you used your old rear brakes and had them turned. why did you buy new stock rotors old ones where shot? bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytiger Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 i just figured you used your old rear brakes and had them turned. why did you buy new stock rotors old ones where shot? bosco I figured that if I was going to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars, why not do it right with all new components? Also, one of the rear rotors was suspect. Had a lot of odd discoloration, and might have been a bad cast:icon_conf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Has anyone here done just those lines (with everything else stock) or just those pads (again, with everything else stock) ? I am wondering how much difference either one makes alone. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Has anyone here done just those lines (with everything else stock) or just those pads (again, with everything else stock) ? I am wondering how much difference either one makes alone. Thanks! forums> suspensions and brakes> Sticky:brakes how to buy brake upgrades by Xenonk.... you will find you answer. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I agree with you that the full route including new rotors is a MAJOR change... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Your setup is almost Identical to mine, I have thought about going to Brembo's but the stopping power I have now is more than adequate. I could always go with a even more aggressive pad but after repeated stops from 100 there is no fade @ all:) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 crazytiger, put some nice struts and springs on the car to get rid of nose dive and you are in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Forgot about those.....they always help;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidiq Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Where did you get the DBA? It's hard finding a vendor for those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 TDC or Eric @ Brakeswap carry the DBAs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytiger Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 crazytiger, put some nice struts and springs on the car to get rid of nose dive and you are in business. That is definitely my next move. (Once I recover financially from the brake job!) I have not done a lot of searching yet for the best strut / spring combo, but maybe you guys could make a recommendation? This car is my company vehicle, and I have to take customers to lunch every now and then, so I have to be carefull not to get too "crazy" with my set up. Ideally, what I want is: - Drop the ride height only slightly (mostly in the front) - Stiffin this damn thing up! But don't compromise too much on ride quality. - Weekend auto-x capabilities - with a track day thrown in once a year. - Civility around town with customers in the car. Also, I will look to do a rear sway bar also when I get this project rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytiger Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Where did you get the DBA? It's hard finding a vendor for those. Got mine through Brakeswap also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Love my Bilsteins & Pinks Go with Cusco F&R sways;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytiger Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Love my Bilsteins & Pinks Go with Cusco F&R sways;) Front and rear sways? I am trying to get the car to turn in better without washing out so bad. Is a rear sway bar alone going to cause the car to rotate too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Then just get a rear sway & rear strut tower bar..... Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetic1 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Where did you get the DBA? It's hard finding a vendor for those. LOL! I just noticed that emoticon Brakepads will give you an amazing difference in feel... in order of least to most noticeable difference (for street compounds that we sell). Hawk Performance Ceramic Hawk HPS Carbotech Bobcat Free Sonax Cleaner Deal http://www.brakeswap.com Carbotech, Hawk, PFC, DBA Rotors, Motul, Wilwood, Castrol... Great service. No bumping required ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXBMWFAN Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Lazy subscribe 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA 2005 LGT 5EAT 2003 VW GTI - sold. 1991 BMW M3 1972 BMW 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srgdrum Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Side note: You got a helluva cool company car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytiger Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 Side note: You got a helluva cool company car! No doubt man! We get a car allowance which allows us to choose what we want to drive. My boss is kind of a "car guy", so he looked the other way when I told him that my new company car was a turbo 5-speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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