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Aftermarket brake upgrades

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by bobdavisnpf, Jun 13, 2007.

  1. bobdavisnpf

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    Why? The Prius friction brakes are only used at speeds below 8 miles per hour or in a panic situation. It is anticipated that the original pads will last in excess or 100,000 miles.

    What do you expect to gain with an "upgrade"?
     
    #2 seasalsa, Jun 13, 2007
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    Tom's Sport Pads which you can order from Carson Toyota or Sigmaauto.com or japanparts.com.

    I have a set on order coming in about 2 weeks.....
     
    #3 adamorzol, Jun 14, 2007
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    I had Hawk ceramic pads installed before I took delivery of my car.
     
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    Bling...Bling. :) :)

    Great upgrades. 4 piston brake caliper. I don't like how they integrate the brake material on the caliper as I will expect replacing the whole caliper assembly down the road. How bout slotted brake disc?
     
    #5 chinalfr2, Jun 14, 2007
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    How silly would four piston calipers on the front brakes and drums on the rear look?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priusenvy @ Jun 14 2007, 03:59 PM) [snapback]461934[/snapback]</div>
    Rice it up and paint the rear drums :D
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Presto @ Jun 14 2007, 04:20 PM) [snapback]461955[/snapback]</div>
    And put a fake caliper around the drum (that has now been painted silver to simulate a brake rotor) and presto - you have rear disk brakes....
     
    #8 apriusfan, Jun 14, 2007
  9. bobdavisnpf

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    Har har har! All right then, I'll go to Japan and get her a *real* Prius... ;)

    I guess we'll just look at the Tom's or Hawks...

    I can't argue with her about her need, though, given the driving style. She's only had it for 15K and the stock pads are down to 7mm already.
     
    #9 bobdavisnpf, Jun 15, 2007
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