Gs 300 Discs

[Peter L]

Can anybody recommend decent uprated Front Discs (with details of where from) for my Mark 1 1995 GS 300 Sport as they keep warping ???

Cheers

[Rodders_UK]

Can anybody recommend decent uprated Front Discs (with details of where from) for my Mark 1 1995 GS 300 Sport as they keep warping ???

Cheers

I like DBA discs - you can get them from TDI

[randyreindeer]

When you say keep warping do you mean you have replaced them before? I think you have a problem with a sticky caliper. The original discs are huge and they will take a fair bit of stick but if a piston is slightly stuck, it will knock them out in no time.

[ColinBarber]

and make sure the wheel nuts are torqued correctly - too tight and it will cause problems.

[MAC_600]

Think I've got a warped disc too, get a judder when braking lightly, though it dissapears if you apply the brakes hard.

Any other recommendations for discs?

[Steve]

if they are the 296mm ones then I think the DBA ones will fit in the group buy.

[jaybo]

steve

will these discs fit my mk1 sport ?

[Steve]

I have a feeling they are all the same.. My TT shares the same disks as an IS200.. they are 296mm... I think mark can get any disks for lexus

Give mark a pm and you might be able to get a discount as the GB is due later

cheers

[jaybo]

mark ????

[ColinBarber]

Mark from TDI

[Peter L]

Thanks Chaps - Stuck my name on the group buy. I changed the discs and pads because they started to judder when braking, only to find that the replacements have gone the same way after only a couple of months (and yes I did bed them in properley). Mind you I only paid £85 for a pair of front German sounding replacements so don't hold out for them much on such a heavy car. The pads were also a bit dubious - Apex or something dodgy sounding, so probably got what I paid for. I always wanted a set of drilled and grooved anyway so these DBA look alright (must say I've never heard of them before but about the same price as Black Diamond ones). I don't think my calipers are to blame as I can push both pistons back with my fingers ! Anyway one of the calipers has been reconned as it was indeed seized. I'll let you know how I get on with these but can anyone recommend a set of pads to go with these discs ??? :o

Cheers

Pete

[Steve]

nnormal Toyota ones are ok.. just make sure you add new pads onto the new Disks

[Peter L]

Woo ! (and indeed) Hoo ! :D Got my new DBA discs this morning - well done to Mark for getting them to me so soon. ;) Only thing is they have IS 200 written on the box - as Mark asked me if it was for the GS or IS (mine's a S1 GS 300 Sport) I'm kinda wondering if he's sent me the wrong ones ... I also get the feeling that the IS and GS share the same parts for discs but can anyone verify this before I get them out ofthe shiny boxes and trial fit this weekend ?

Cheers Guys

Pete

[Rodders_UK]

Woo ! (and indeed) Hoo ! :D Got my new DBA discs this morning - well done to Mark for getting them to me so soon. ;) Only thing is they have IS 200 written on the box - as Mark asked me if it was for the GS or IS (mine's a S1 GS 300 Sport) I'm kinda wondering if he's sent me the wrong ones ... I also get the feeling that the IS and GS share the same parts for discs but can anyone verify this before I get them out ofthe shiny boxes and trial fit this weekend ?

Cheers Guys

Pete

They are all the same mate

[Peter L]

Thanks Rodders - have fitted the DBA discs (excellent choice !) and they look fappin' fabulous only prob is that they do look a bit small now sat behind a set of new 18" Toora Platinums ;). I've fitted Lucas pads as they were the only ones I could get at short notice (only £30 'ish).

The car (especially braking) is totally transformed !!! No juddering etc. after carefully bedding in, the car stops with some urgency !!!

A tip - make sure your guide pins are in good nick too - new boots and a proper clean inside with brake cleaner does wonders (and may also be the source of judder probs).

So in order to totally cure my braking probs:-

New wheels to replace the 3 buckled Sport ones

Cleaned guidepins with new rubber boots

New DBA discs to replace cheap replacements (turned blue due to excessive heat !)

New pads to replace cheapo no name ones

Now I'm back to !!!

[Rodders_UK]

Sounds good Peter - I put steel lines on too - made the brakes feel a lot firmer

[Peter L]

How much for the steel lines mate and where from ? ;)

[Rodders_UK]

How much for the steel lines mate and where from ? ;)

About 50 quids from TDI mate