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TSStrikeQUAN
post Apr 28 2022, 04:36 AM, updated 4y ago

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Hi all Sifu , is me again biggrin.gif

wondering if using hig temp brake pad ,upgrade rubber hose to steel hose ,install bigger rotor ,use better brake fluid or just install OEM 4 pot Big brake kit ?

Which 1 is better for Myvi Gen 3 ?
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post Apr 28 2022, 07:04 AM

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大佬未换車 ah. rear side upgrade to disc pls
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post Apr 28 2022, 08:55 AM

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Of course BBK will be better in terms of performance. However, price wise will be a huge difference too.
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post Apr 28 2022, 09:49 AM

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QUOTE(StrikeQUAN @ Apr 28 2022, 04:36 AM)
Hi all Sifu , is me again  biggrin.gif

wondering if using hig temp brake pad ,upgrade rubber hose to steel hose ,install bigger rotor ,use better brake fluid or just install OEM 4 pot Big brake kit ?

Which 1 is better for Myvi Gen 3 ?
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don't use high temp brake on streetcar

your braking performance becomes worst

high temp brake only works best (i.e grip) at its operating range; which is way higher temp than you could achieve on-street driving...

and secondly, the high temp brake pad is more corrosive, it will eat up your rotor..

don't just change ya without knowledge.. it can be the worst-performing
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post Apr 28 2022, 09:52 AM

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QUOTE(iZuDeeN @ Apr 28 2022, 09:49 AM)
don't use high temp brake on streetcar

your braking performance becomes worst

high temp brake only works best (i.e grip) at its operating range; which is way higher temp than you could achieve on-street driving...

and secondly, the high temp brake pad is more corrosive, it will eat up your rotor..

don't just change ya without knowledge.. it can be the worst-performing
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post Apr 28 2022, 10:10 AM

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High temp brake pads - For track use YES, daily use NO

BBK of course give you a superb braking performance, but better make sure it is ORIGINAL even for used or recon parts. You don't want yr brake failed when you go over 150 km/h...

Not sure why you getting these expensive brake kits, no offense but myvi not that fast so you don't need these kind of brake kits unless yr myvi got like 200hp+. OEM can do better than you expected actually, with steel braided, slotted rotor, slightly better brake pads for street use, better brake fluid like dot 5.1.

It's yr money anyway...
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post Apr 28 2022, 10:13 AM

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BBK better comes with bigger rotor and brakepump to maximize the potential of the BBK..

must check your stock brake pump can support the BBK u upgrade anot.. or else is disaster

This post has been edited by JZenith: Apr 28 2022, 10:14 AM
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post Apr 28 2022, 10:21 AM

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upgrade tyre better.. more road grip..
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post Apr 28 2022, 10:39 AM

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If just for gaya can put BBK la.

If performance, i doubt you will exceed the braking performance of current caliper with better pads and braided hose.
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post Apr 28 2022, 04:11 PM

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you can use Honda Odyssey twin pot brake caliper, it has better braking power compare to stock and not as expensive as BBK, the brake pad wont be as expensive as those BBK too

the downside is it will increase your unsprung weight compare to 2 piece rotor with forged BBK

you can have a look at this fb page, they seems to done quite a number of change to honda twinpot brake https://www.facebook.com/Dream-car-garage-271862040020229
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post Apr 28 2022, 09:18 PM

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Myvi so light , BBK just add weight to wheels for no benefit
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post Apr 28 2022, 09:23 PM

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Myvi no need 4pot bbk la, wasting money.
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post Apr 29 2022, 02:07 AM

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QUOTE(ktek @ Apr 28 2022, 07:04 AM)
大佬未换車 ah. rear side upgrade to disc pls
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Upgrade front first biggrin.gif
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post Apr 29 2022, 02:08 AM

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QUOTE(rcracer @ Apr 28 2022, 09:18 PM)
Myvi so light , BBK just add weight to wheels for no benefit
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Yalo, i also concern this ,scare later add weight biggrin.gif
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post Apr 29 2022, 02:09 AM

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QUOTE(JZenith @ Apr 28 2022, 10:13 AM)
BBK better comes with bigger rotor and brakepump to maximize the potential of the BBK..

must check your stock brake pump can support the BBK u upgrade anot.. or else is disaster
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OMG , i forgot still need brakepump to support , thanks for remind
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post Apr 29 2022, 02:16 AM

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Thanks all Sifu for advise ,

Since my Myvi not for gaya style ,no have 2xx hp sweat.gif , while BBK add too much weight and after survey it ,OMG very expensive cry.gif

I will go for upgrade steel braided, slightly better brake pads and better brake fluid .


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post Apr 29 2022, 05:49 AM

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QUOTE(StrikeQUAN @ Apr 28 2022, 04:36 AM)
Hi all Sifu , is me again  biggrin.gif

wondering if using hig temp brake pad ,upgrade rubber hose to steel hose ,install bigger rotor ,use better brake fluid or just install OEM 4 pot Big brake kit ?

Which 1 is better for Myvi Gen 3 ?
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For improving braking of a MYVI, you just need to use better brake pads & tyres.

Brake fluid DOT4 is enough dy
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post Apr 29 2022, 09:52 AM

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better tyres
change to SS disk and metal pads, all sides, no half half front first back later
next change caliper and MC
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post Apr 29 2022, 09:57 AM

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tbh myvi gen3 brake is consider the best among all myvis already, the P2 foreman told me the caliper is larger than all of its predecessor.
i drive also feel is very ok already, very cengkam

This post has been edited by djandrew: Apr 29 2022, 09:58 AM
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post Apr 30 2022, 04:49 AM

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QUOTE(amscouzach57 @ Apr 29 2022, 05:49 AM)
For improving braking of a MYVI, you just need to use better brake pads & tyres.

Brake fluid DOT4 is enough dy
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any nice Brake fluid brand for recommend ?

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