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bribri · 09-10-2009, 10:47 PM

I'm getting brake fade at the track. I'm using oem disc and pads.Where can I find pads which will tollerate higher heat. I don't mind switching pads for track use but I can't cant find track specific pads for a 2007 yaris. Any help would be appreciated>
Brian

AlexNet0 · 09-10-2009, 10:48 PM

http://shop.microimageonline.com/cat...c?categoryId=3

lilredrocket · 09-10-2009, 10:59 PM

Or put in cooling ducts

AlexNet0 · 09-10-2009, 11:02 PM

that too, look up the DIY on brake ducting. lol

cali yaris · 09-11-2009, 12:26 AM

and fluid, and lines. If you're cooking your fluid you'll get fade that way too.

Loren · 09-11-2009, 01:46 AM

All of that, and, of course... better tires, suspension setup and skills so that you can corner faster and BRAKE LESS.

bribri · 09-11-2009, 10:01 PM

what is the difference betwen dot 3,dot 4 an dot 5 brake fluid?

Loren · 09-11-2009, 10:16 PM

Google is your friend.

Mainly, the difference is in the temperature spec. Dot 5 is silicone based and has some other benefits (and some potential pitfalls depending on what you want to use it in).

For racing, get a good high-temp DOT 3/4 like Motul or ATE. Pay close attention to the actual brake fluid spec, not just the DOT spec. The DOT spec is just a minimum that must be met, so you can have "streetable" DOT 3 that isn't nearly as temperature tolerant as "race" DOT 3.

bribri · 09-14-2009, 09:48 AM

after a bit of research I've decided to change the brake fluid, clean and lubethe front brake and bleed bleed bleed.I'll wait for the roter to wear before i change pads.

cali yaris · 09-14-2009, 12:06 PM

AMSOIL is another good DOT4 brake fluid.

www.trulube.com (lazerdot is the dealer, he's a member on here)

markitect · 09-14-2009, 01:01 PM

if the pedal is still firm, and it is just not braking as hard as it should, then you don't need fluid or lines, just pads.

If your pedal suddenly gets soft then go for the fluid.

Loren · 09-14-2009, 03:07 PM

There's no question that you need pads. The stock pads were never intended for track use and will fade VERY quickly. You need good higher-temp pads, and fluid that will hold up to the higher temp the pads will operate at.

Ducting helps A LOT, too.

JCS_IMPORT_25 · 09-14-2009, 04:03 PM

do any of you know where i can get a brake drum to disk conversion

cali yaris · 09-14-2009, 06:49 PM

http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...7&categoryId=3

ozmdd · 09-14-2009, 08:07 PM

We need a predictive text-like feature that will just automatically forward users to www.microimageonline.com whenever they type "where can you find..."

Tamago · 09-14-2009, 08:09 PM

brake fade at the track? wow

cali yaris · 09-14-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

We need a predictive text-like feature

LOL, nah there's other product sources too! "I don't sell brake fluid" -- so there.

ozmdd · 09-14-2009, 10:45 PM

I'll bet you would if there was a JDM variety...

09-10-2009, 10:47 PM	#1
bribri Drives: white stock yris Join Date: May 2009 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 47	brakes I'm getting brake fade at the track. I'm using oem disc and pads.Where can I find pads which will tollerate higher heat. I don't mind switching pads for track use but I can't cant find track specific pads for a 2007 yaris. Any help would be appreciated> Brian

09-10-2009, 10:48 PM	#2
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	http://shop.microimageonline.com/cat...c?categoryId=3 __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

09-10-2009, 10:59 PM	#3
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	Or put in cooling ducts __________________

09-10-2009, 11:02 PM	#4
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	that too, look up the DIY on brake ducting. lol __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

09-11-2009, 12:26 AM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	and fluid, and lines. If you're cooking your fluid you'll get fade that way too. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-11-2009, 01:46 AM	#6
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	All of that, and, of course... better tires, suspension setup and skills so that you can corner faster and BRAKE LESS. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

09-11-2009, 10:01 PM	#7
bribri Drives: white stock yris Join Date: May 2009 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 47	what is the difference betwen dot 3,dot 4 an dot 5 brake fluid?

09-11-2009, 10:16 PM	#8
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	Google is your friend. Mainly, the difference is in the temperature spec. Dot 5 is silicone based and has some other benefits (and some potential pitfalls depending on what you want to use it in). For racing, get a good high-temp DOT 3/4 like Motul or ATE. Pay close attention to the actual brake fluid spec, not just the DOT spec. The DOT spec is just a minimum that must be met, so you can have "streetable" DOT 3 that isn't nearly as temperature tolerant as "race" DOT 3. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

09-14-2009, 09:48 AM	#9
bribri Drives: white stock yris Join Date: May 2009 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 47	after a bit of research I've decided to change the brake fluid, clean and lubethe front brake and bleed bleed bleed.I'll wait for the roter to wear before i change pads.

09-14-2009, 12:06 PM	#10
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	AMSOIL is another good DOT4 brake fluid. www.trulube.com (lazerdot is the dealer, he's a member on here) __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-14-2009, 01:01 PM	#11
markitect Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 199	if the pedal is still firm, and it is just not braking as hard as it should, then you don't need fluid or lines, just pads. If your pedal suddenly gets soft then go for the fluid.

09-14-2009, 03:07 PM	#12
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	There's no question that you need pads. The stock pads were never intended for track use and will fade VERY quickly. You need good higher-temp pads, and fluid that will hold up to the higher temp the pads will operate at. Ducting helps A LOT, too. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

09-14-2009, 04:03 PM	#13
JCS_IMPORT_25 View User's Garage Drives: red vitz Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: moscow Posts: 41	do any of you know where i can get a brake drum to disk conversion

09-14-2009, 06:49 PM	#14
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...7&categoryId=3 __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-14-2009, 08:07 PM	#15
ozmdd Reluctantly Crouched... Drives: 2008 Yaris HB M/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 867	We need a predictive text-like feature that will just automatically forward users to www.microimageonline.com whenever they type "where can you find..."

09-14-2009, 10:45 PM	#18
ozmdd Reluctantly Crouched... Drives: 2008 Yaris HB M/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 867	I'll bet you would if there was a JDM variety...

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