Brake Discs for SwiftD?!

asethi · 30th April 2010, 20:28

Hello guys! My car's brake discs have been giving problem off late, and seems like need replacement. So I was just thinking why not install some good brake discs like Tarox from Petes. Any inputs regarding this will be welcome.

And do I need to change the brake calipers and pads if I plan to change the discs other than the stock ones?

Any idea about the cost of the such discs for SwiftD?

Thanks in advance.

PJSPEED · 1st May 2010, 12:43

Hay You need a good brake pads not a rotor.I dont recommend to use Crossed drilled rotor on a Swift.Cross drilled rotor increase the volume of brake dust and deteriorates the overall braking performance of your car due to the reduced contact surface area and thermal mass.

Regards,
PJ

nitrous · 1st May 2010, 12:46

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Originally Posted by PJSPEED

Hay You need a good brake pads not a rotor.I dont recommend to use Crossed drilled rotor on a Swift.Cross drilled rotor increase the volume of brake dust and deteriorates the overall braking performance of your car due to the reduced contact surface area and thermal mass.

Regards,
PJ

+1
This cross drilling business is a scam!

Sankar · 1st May 2010, 14:25

Cross drilled rotors will wear out your pads quickly too. Imo you don't need it for street use. Get good pads instead. Stock Swift VDI rotors iirc is vented type.

Oh and btw they're prone to cracking too.

asethi · 1st May 2010, 23:33

Thanks guys! So should I better go with the stock Swift discs?
And as for the better brake pads, I'm paying the cost of those only. I moved to Bosch brake pads after my original got worn out. No doubt braking improved a lot, but they started eating into my discs. And today my discs make lots of noises and shuddering when brakes are applied.

viky_s · 2nd May 2010, 13:31

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Originally Posted by asethi

Thanks guys! So should I better go with the stock Swift discs?
And as for the better brake pads, I'm paying the cost of those only. I moved to Bosch brake pads after my original got worn out. No doubt braking improved a lot, but they started eating into my discs. And today my discs make lots of noises and shuddering when brakes are applied.

if your rotors are wrapped then it leads to shudders or else the pads have been unevenly worn out or both

i would suggest go for EBC brake pads. you could try viper or n-1 racing.
i think ebc green stuff or ebc oem will do the trick.
i am using ebc pads on my esteems with new MGP rotors.
very good result

cheers
viky

vrspower · 2nd May 2010, 14:17

Hi,
Also check Hawk HPS pads too.I have in my 320D.

asethi · 4th May 2010, 20:19

Thanks! I think I'll go for OEM discs/pads to be on the safer side.

2theMax · 4th May 2010, 20:43

CARS India has quoted 3500 + 1800 for both front and rear, not sure if some other dealer cn better that for Stock pads. BTW these are for vxi MGA.

nisarg86 · 13th April 2012, 23:54

Has anyone tried these hawk hps or ebc barke pads on their swift. i want to know the real user experience before i put my 5K on brake pads.

30th April 2010, 20:28	#1
asethi BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 449 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	Brake Discs for SwiftD?! Hello guys! My car's brake discs have been giving problem off late, and seems like need replacement. So I was just thinking why not install some good brake discs like Tarox from Petes. Any inputs regarding this will be welcome. And do I need to change the brake calipers and pads if I plan to change the discs other than the stock ones? Any idea about the cost of the such discs for SwiftD? Thanks in advance.
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1st May 2010, 12:43	#2
PJSPEED BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 171 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Hay You need a good brake pads not a rotor.I dont recommend to use Crossed drilled rotor on a Swift.Cross drilled rotor increase the volume of brake dust and deteriorates the overall braking performance of your car due to the reduced contact surface area and thermal mass. Regards, PJ
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1st May 2010, 14:25	#4
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,053 Times	Cross drilled rotors will wear out your pads quickly too. Imo you don't need it for street use. Get good pads instead. Stock Swift VDI rotors iirc is vented type. Oh and btw they're prone to cracking too. Last edited by Sankar : 1st May 2010 at 14:29.
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1st May 2010, 23:33	#5
asethi BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 449 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	Thanks guys! So should I better go with the stock Swift discs? And as for the better brake pads, I'm paying the cost of those only. I moved to Bosch brake pads after my original got worn out. No doubt braking improved a lot, but they started eating into my discs. And today my discs make lots of noises and shuddering when brakes are applied.
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2nd May 2010, 14:17	#7
vrspower Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 19 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi, Also check Hawk HPS pads too.I have in my 320D.
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4th May 2010, 20:19	#8
asethi BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 449 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	Thanks! I think I'll go for OEM discs/pads to be on the safer side.
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4th May 2010, 20:43	#9
2theMax BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 337 Thanked: Once	CARS India has quoted 3500 + 1800 for both front and rear, not sure if some other dealer cn better that for Stock pads. BTW these are for vxi MGA.
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13th April 2012, 23:54	#10
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Re: Brake Discs for SwiftD?! Has anyone tried these hawk hps or ebc barke pads on their swift. i want to know the real user experience before i put my 5K on brake pads.
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