UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Upgrading Brakes

I wanted to install stainless brake lines on my MR2, then decided to add new rotors and pads. With all this going on, I also chose to remove, clean, and paint the caliper assemblies.

The stainless lines are SMC. The rotors are KVR cross drilled with gold cadmium plating (to prevent rust). Both of these came from Strano (www.stranoparts.com).  

The pads are Porterfield R4S Super Street pads, which I purchased through a group buy with Performance Art Motorsports (PAM).

Remember that this is only a guide -- not gospel. What you do to YOUR vehicle is YOUR responsibility. I do not endorse, approve, authorize, or otherwise encourage you to make alterations to your vehicle. Be careful, and recognize the dangers associated with modifications to your vehicle's critical systems, like electrical, engine, brakes, etc.

Please contact me if you have comments or suggestions about the article or the project, or if you find errors on these pages.
 

Tools/Materials Needed

• 8 mm box or flare nut wrench for bleeder

• 10 mm flare nut wrench

• 11 mm and 17 mm open end wrenches

• 14 mm and 17 mm 6 point sockets

• Pliers

• Hammer

• Torque Wrench (25 to 65 ft. lbs. minimum range)

• Dremel grinder

• Wire wheels for hand drill and Dremel tool

• Brake caliper paint

• New sealing washers for brake line fittings

• New pads

• New anti-squeal shims (Optional)

• Stainless Steel lines (Optional)

• New rotors (Optional)