Thx for the input. Seems like i'm the only one that really active in this thread. Just you, me and some few members.

This post has been edited by fishncatz: Dec 12 2014, 10:33 PM

it isn't that bad, people come and ago.
and the iswara is a really old car after all

next year mine car coming to 15years already ...XD//

My iswara now is 13 years of age. Coming to 14 soon. Recently did a general overhaul + clush lining replacement. Change spoilt engine mounting also. Although it's an old car, it's has a new engine and hopefully will keep going on for another 10 years. But I am not pro in mechanic so cannot contribute anything but just absorbing.

whoa...long time not post here..

how much the costs....

Hi there,

First congratulations on the new thread. I've read a number of the other threads, .... You guys are amazing. Thank you, and kudos.

I was wondering if some of the sifus, gurus and sages here might share their thoughts on this:

I do at least one 700 - 800km trip a month, which includes driving at 110 or a weeee bit faster. On at least one recent occasion, during emergency brake, my brakes faded and then the wheels locked, even though it wasn't a case of simply slamming onto the breaks - it was more like pump-release-pump-release-pump-release-omg-puuuump.

I've had the brakes checked, and they're not the best. So, I'm thinking of upgrading the pads to Bendix MT Kings. I'm told that my rotors we a bit thin, so this would be a good juncture to have them replaced.

I'm wondering if it's wiser to retain the current brake set up with standard size but aftermarket rotors (Maybe Brembo standard/OEM) with the Bendix pads

Or

Mod in larger disks (RVR, Perdana, Waja, etc.) as use their corresponding parts.

I'm concerned more about stopping the car from moving forward than stopping the wheels from spinning. ....especially since my other half does drive this car - Iswara Aeroback 12v, and she tends to drive fast as well.

Oh, tyres are C Drive 2, and are still in pretty good condition.

brake booster still original or have been change other models?

Hey there Fearless, the brake booster is still original I believe. Bought the car in September, so I don't have records to review (or the expertise to know).

if you want good braking...booster convert to nissan cefiro models brake booster...that will improve stopping power.....as setting i use is slotted and cross drill disk by proride for front...rear still drum brakes.....i have done one sets of waja caliper fitted into saga knucle....but not time to install yet.....actually brake release brake release for unnesseary must avoided....use engine power instead...

Thanks for the pointer about the Cefiro brake booster, Fearless. I'll definitely look into that.

So, you're using Iswara standard size rotors with larger Waja calipers? That's interesting.

I use both threshold braking as well as engine braking as a practice. Sometimes individually and sometimes together depending on the situation and what my instincts tell me is right at a given moment. Right now, my aim would be to cut down as many variables for failure - either mechanical or personal.

(Engine braking is really hard on the engine and gearbox though, I feel - but then again, if you need to stop, you need to stop)

This post has been edited by igster: Dec 14 2014, 05:05 PM

Before I say the price, I need to clarify I am living in a remote area in Sabah. Big enough to have 3G internet coverage, small enough to not have a single fastfood chain. The nearest city is Kota Kinabalu which is 2 hours drive away. This has its toll on everyday expenses, they are more expensive than I would have got in Semenanjung.

2ndly, almost all the engine parts are genuine originals from Proton Eon in Kota Kinabalu.

To slightly break it out:

Clush: 400
Radiator (I am sure this is not original because it is thicker) : 180
General Overhaul = 1600
Labour = I got special price. Can't disclose it here.

sup lol! so retired already? what's your new ride?

nope.....still drive saga...but upgrade to iswara a/b

gettin an iriz ...but still no news ...

iswara still fine

leak engine oil here and there...

but if seal in good cond. im sure not have any leak....my engine only 3month old...

did the wheels locked and tire skid? or just simply not braking and the wheels are just spinning as normal and your vehicle not slowing down as intended?

changed brake fluid? i tend to change mine very early, as soon as it's in a bit of a teh ais color and they are gone.
done brake fluid flushing/bleeding as well to ensure the system have no contaminants?

personally i find the stock braking on the iswara being rather adequate with decent performance brake pads.
anything more it's way too easy to lock the wheels and our car have no ABS - good luck if you spin out.

my brake pads to go are the EBC greenstuff
and i personally import them from UK as local distributor (pentagon) sells them at a hefty price

quite fair price

if you've read my review, it's a damn good ride even if it's CVT is dumb as f***.
get a manual and that solves that problem

still, good choice i'd say

Leaking engine oil is normal..use thicker engine oil will lesser leaking of eo.