Stoptech Sport Brake Kit - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

goke186 · 12-23-2012, 09:03 PM

I recently purchaced and had my Stoptech brake kit installed and noticed that there is an excessive amount of brake pedal travel over stock. I am using Motul 600 brake fluid and the system was bled 6 times. Anyone else notice this or have this type of issue?

Thanks!

orthojoe · 12-23-2012, 11:22 PM

Is the pedal endpoint still firm? If it is, then the increased pedal travel may be secondary to the master cylinder being too small for the larger calipers?

goke186 · 12-24-2012, 04:00 AM

calipers are OEM, the kit replaces the brake lines, rotors, and pads

#87 · 12-24-2012, 04:17 AM

Maybe the pads are higher temp? I remember the first time I did a pad change I went too aggressive and they were not as good cold but rock hard when warmed up.

JoeBoxer · 12-24-2012, 04:38 AM

What do you consider excessive? Is there any noise or anything that would point to shims not being installed?

RWD-boxer · 12-24-2012, 09:37 AM

Flip the calipers let to right if the bleeder is at the bottom

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AZP Installs · 12-24-2012, 09:53 AM

If the pedal changed and the calipers were not changed, then it is due to an improper flushing/bleeding of the system. We've been installing brakes for 12 years and we've fixed so many "installs" over the years.

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Dave-ROR · 12-24-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AZP Installs

If the pedal changed and the calipers were not changed, then it is due to an improper flushing/bleeding of the system. We've been installing brakes for 12 years and we've fixed so many "installs" over the years.

-Mike Paisan

This.

goke186 · 12-25-2012, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

What do you consider excessive? Is there any noise or anything that would point to shims not being installed?

Hard to actually put a number on it or comparison, all I have to compare the new lines, pads, rotors, and fluid is the stock set up.
The stock set up was very responsive and took very little pressure on the pedal for the brakes to engage and grab, now it feels like the travel and pressure required to get the brakes to engage has at least doubled.
Once the brakes grab they are very strong and do not feel spongey, if i pump the pedal twice then the brakes grab quickly(much closer to stock feel).

goke186 · 12-25-2012, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZP Installs

If the pedal changed and the calipers were not changed, then it is due to an improper flushing/bleeding of the system. We've been installing brakes for 12 years and we've fixed so many "installs" over the years.

-Mike Paisan

11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts.
Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us.
Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs
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That's what I was thinking, along with most of my friends lol

orthojoe · 12-25-2012, 01:38 AM

How much have you driven it? A brand new set of pads/rotors will initially feel pretty bad until you use them a few times. You should bed them in too.

goke186 · 12-26-2012, 03:43 AM

bed them in? sorry, never really have had performance brakes... i havent driven on them very long.

OrbitalEllipses · 12-26-2012, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goke186

bed them in? sorry, never really have had performance brakes... i havent driven on them very long.

Bedding in new pads/rotors is very important. Here's some info: http://www.essexparts.com/learning-c...rs/post/Bed-in

Scooby South · 12-26-2012, 10:33 PM

It is also VERY dependent on What order you Bled... You should always do the farthest away from the MC first down to the shortest..

Bill

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orthojoe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: USA Posts: 485 Thanks: 199 Thanked 339 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 10 Thread(s)	How much have you driven it? A brand new set of pads/rotors will initially feel pretty bad until you use them a few times. You should bed them in too. __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ

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