EK4 and DC2R braking power

[iamhappy46]

Better pads and slotted rotors in the EK4 will make braking power comparable to the standard DC2R setup. The heavier unsprung weight of DC2R calipers, rotors and pads is a disadvantage to be considered here too.

[BlitZ]

I appreciate ur input.
Please note i was only comparing it against the ITR brake feel.

Blitz what pads and fluid are u running? i assume DOT5 fluid?

Motul Dot 4 RBF400..
Just didnt want people dissing ek4 brakes when they have never used them properly

[uetecu]

Better pads and slotted rotors in the EK4 will make braking power comparable to the standard DC2R setup. The heavier unsprung weight of DC2R calipers, rotors and pads is a disadvantage to be considered here too.

Now that's what I want to hear.

What type of pad, fluid, rotor combo's are you guy's running for track/street application?

I'm after a setup which will allow me to do 10 hot laps at wakie using the stock caliper/rotor size Have you found this possible?

[BlitZ]

Now that's what I want to hear.

What type of pad, fluid, rotor combo's are you guy's running for track/street application?

I'm after a setup which will allow me to do 10 hot laps at wakie using the stock caliper/rotor size Have you found this possible?

just use motul rbf400 fluid and any performance pad under EBC, endless, ferodo, project mu and you'll be guaranteeed no fade all day all night..

Then you tyres will s!@#$! itself..

get some semis too while at the shops

[BlitZ]

the only reason why i woud upgrade ek4 brakes to itr is cause its cheap. 150-300

[sifoo]

I found that 3-4 consistent hard laps of Wakefield and the brakes start getting very sloppy.

Keep in mind the rear calipers are tiny!

Im going to upgrade to Motul RBF 600 and Ferodo DS2500 if all goes well for next CC day.

[sifoo]

the only reason why i woud upgrade ek4 brakes to itr is cause its cheap. 150-300

you sure you can get them that cheap?

you need more than the calipers and discs for the conversion. hubs, arms and etc will run $300+

plus you need a set of 5 stud pattern wheels to match ...

a kit without wheels prob goes for $1000

[spoondc2]

Better not to use RBF600 on Honda brake sysyem, i forgot why but motul said so

[BlitZ]

What brake setup are u running? oem?

Try upgrading... i can break into 1:16 and constant 1:17 with better brakes (pads and fluids) and jsut ITR springs, kopnis, street tyres


They proabably feel soggy cause you over cooked your fluid. (passed boiling temp).. If you upgrade the fluid and pads it would be good.

The caliper does the job... ITR would def have a better brake feel and less warming up- instant bite.... but ek4 brakes can brake pretty well if you upgrade the fluid and pads

I found that 3-4 consistent hard laps of Wakefield and the brakes start getting very sloppy.

Keep in mind the rear calipers are tiny!

Im going to upgrade to Motul RBF 600 and Ferodo DS2500 if all goes well for next CC day.

[iamhappy46]

EBC brake pads are awesome for track days, the standard slotted rotors from DBA are a bargain but if your can afford it, the slotted 4000 series are AWESOME.

http://www.dba.com.au/dba_catalogue_...4000_index.htm

Remember that the lighter your car, is the better and longer your brakes will perform...

[todaek9]

In DC2R or CTR, Their brakes are definately bigger than Ek4 but how ever EK4 can also improve their braking distance by just changing braided lines, Sloted disc, Pads, brake oil. Or, take out ABS and put in brake stopper as well. Anyway, Rotor alone can improve quite abit.

[sifoo]

Better not to use RBF600 on Honda brake sysyem, i forgot why but motul said so

and what reason may that be?