Tickford brakes

Orbit · 21-01-2007, 10:08 PM

I need some sizes of the premium bake rotors.
What would be the minimium rim size i would need to fit them?

KOUPE76 · 21-01-2007, 10:09 PM

17's would be the minimum size rim you could go.

Orbit · 21-01-2007, 10:13 PM

hmm...ok thanks mate.
How much of a difference did you find after you fitted yours?

KOUPE76 · 21-01-2007, 10:57 PM

Heaps, great improvemant over the standard factory brakes.

EvilChief · 21-01-2007, 11:49 PM

bloody oath, especially S1 ones

b2tf · 22-01-2007, 12:39 AM

322mm front disc I think?

EvilChief · 22-01-2007, 10:03 AM

i put a DBA 329mm 4x4 rotor into my setup with a metal king pad ... impressive braking performance compared to standard, but nothing like the momo, cebco or dba 4 pot and 6 pot kits

howesy · 22-01-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

322mm front disc I think?

The tickfords ar e 329mm the upgrade kits being sold are 322mm. I reckon it's neither here nor there because the 329mm hasn't got a great deal of pad surface area. personally i reckon they are crap my 30 year old two door braked just as good. but thats only one opinion they are still good brakes that stop well, everyone else seems to think they are awesome when they drive it but I have had better. if your going serious go brembo 355mm 6 spot but for the street the Tickford is more than adequate.

Orbit · 22-01-2007, 12:28 PM

whats the largest caliper, rotor set i can go with 17' rims?

b2tf · 22-01-2007, 12:32 PM

Orb Ive got 330mm discs up front with twin piston calipers and 17's fit over em (just).

Orbit · 22-01-2007, 12:35 PM

thanks

**Mechan1k** · 23-01-2007, 08:23 AM

can fit 4-pistons ... on my to-do list.
Have seen them fitted with 17"s as well.
uses Mustang 330mm rotors (cheaper than Tickfords) ... and Sumitomo 4-piston calipers (Skyline GT-R calipers from memory)

Gonz · 24-01-2007, 01:18 AM

after fitting the Tickford upgrade to my ute (329mm) with Ferodo Formulas and Goodridge braided lines it was a huge difference, $700 for them compaired to $2500 for a new Brembo/AP set up its great value!

ill still be keeping en eye out for some second hand Brembos or similar but from what im told they are a rare find.

Gonz.

Bucknaked · 24-01-2007, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gonz

ill still be keeping en eye out for some second hand Brembos or similar but from what im told they are a rare find.

Gonz.

SButler was selling a set of front Brembo's. Check the for Sale threads

Gonz · 24-01-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

SButler was selling a set of front Brembo's. Check the for Sale threads

looks like its still there, $2000, im waiting on a call back from a Race Equipment joint here in Perth and see how much they do it for!
now theses babys should stop pretty good!!lol!

Gonz

KOUPE76 · 24-01-2007, 06:46 PM

Brembos will stop excellent but be prepared financially when it's time for new pads or discs.

Sledgehammer · 24-01-2007, 06:48 PM

Keep Barrie Smith Motorsport name handy as supplier for Brembo pads

Bucknaked · 24-01-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUPRNT XR8

Brembos will stop excellent but be prepared financially when it's time for new pads or discs.

True. Although theres a guy who is the importer of Brembo, just outside of Canberra who does very good prices on rotors and pads. As well all know, ford over inflate the price to make these things an expensive option. I think the name of the business is competition friction. Just outside of Canberra. If that's not them, then there is another, I just can't remember the name.

**Mechan1k** · 24-01-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUPRNT XR8

Brembos will stop excellent but be prepared financially when it's time for new pads or discs.

Don't they share the same part number as the Ferrari F40????

Bucknaked · 24-01-2007, 06:51 PM

I just did a search on the web and for what I can see, Competition Friction does AP rotors. Might see if I can find the name. Will check tommorrow with someone who knows.