Jwsturner Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Has anyone got a big brake kit fitted? I was thinking of the Pumaspeed Stage 2 kit http://www.pumaspeed.co.uk/product-Fiesta-Mk7-Stage-2-Front-Big-Brake-Upgrade-Kit-300mm_1010.jsp It's not a bad price. I think the stock brakes are crap. Unsure if I go down standard disc size and better pads if this would be significantly better than stock, and the price difference is not that much. Obviously the insurance is going to go up even though I'm increasing the safety! What have other people done regarding improving braking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1g_dav3 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Go with those with the Mintex pads, much much better breaking performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Stop leaving it so late to brake :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M.K Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I don't understand why you would even consider this idea. I find the brakes are fine for the power of the car. It's not a 200bhp+ hot hatch is it You may find a simple ajustment on the brakes by a tyre garage will improve the feel of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I have to agree, I'm quite happy with the stock brakes. My mum has a 206 SW 1.6 HDi 110, which has discs all round and is way over servo'd. You as much as breathe on the brakes and it throws you through the windscreen. I like progressive brakes, not "bitey" brakes, I used to hate driving her car before I got my Fiesta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwsturner Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Maybe you're right. My last car was a Mini Cooper JCW and the fez just doesn't feel like it stops as good as it should. Maybe better discs and pads will be ok. Plus the bigger brakes would need declaring to insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Would also be worthwhile replacing the brake fluid. If its not been done from new it's overdue any way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motocrossmad Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 im for putting a 300mm kit on the front of mine soon. using mondeo mk3 calipers, focus st170 disk's and caliper brackets from a guy on zsoc, works aout at around £250 for it all. altho im starting to do alot more track days in my car now. so extra braking power is needed. mountune are now offering an alcon ( branded mountune) 300mm package that comes in at the £1000 mark. i personaly think the brakes are half decent as stadard but with heavy use they start to fade quite quickly. hence me upgrading mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcr1 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I agree - unless you're taking your car on the track they're pointless. I have the 134bhp engine and they stop me quick enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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