Brake System Upgrades
Often forgotten, brakes should form an integral part of any performance upgrade. At Tunehouse we understand the importance of the brake system and use only the top quality, tried and proven brands for our brake upgrades.
At Tunehouse we call on the best in the industry; AP Racing, Alcon, Brembo, Mov-It and have also a range of our own in-house developed THR products.
Upgraded Rotors
There are a couple of keys components in the braking system that can’t be overlooked – the Brake Rotors, or Brake Discs are one of them. Not all rotors are created equal and a Tunehouse recommended upgraded set of rotors will offer more consistent braking, significantly more resistance to brake fade and be more resilient under harsh conditions such as spirited road driving, at the track and for motorsport. Apart from maximising stopping power, A Tunehouse recommended and fitted rotor upgrade will;
• Provide Better Cooling (heat is the enemy of braking systems)
• Allows the gas to escape (gas is burnt pad/rotor material) allowing maximum pad contact
• Improved Wet Weather braking, allowing water and debris to be removed
• Provide a Deglazing effect to pads, further improving consistency
• Offer significantly more operating life
Upgraded Brake Pads
Your factory brake pads (like many factory fitted parts on your car) are selected at a compromise of safety, control and price. And like most systems on your car, a Tunehouse recommended upgrade in this department can reap significant rewards. Brake pads are generally designed to work within a certain heat range. More to the point, if you work a brake pad outside it’s designated heat range, you will quickly find reduced braking performance or a pad that will self destruct, often damaging the rotors and even spoiling brake fluid. A Tunehouse recommended brake pad upgrade will have you pulling up faster, more often and with less compromise.
Quality Brake Fluid
Often overlooked, brake fluid is critical to braking performance! An upgrade to Tunehouse recommended brake fluid can offer a more confident and precise brake pedal, more consistent pedal when it matters and improved overall braking performance. Allowing less compression within the lines, a quality brake fluid will transfer more braking effort from your foot, into brake callipers stopping you earlier! Brake fluid is hydroscopic in that it soaks up water, ultimately reducing braking performance over time – Poor Quality fluid or ‘old’ fluid can exaggerate this problem. Using quality fluid and swapping it out regularly will reap significant rewards.
Upgraded Brake Lines
An upgrade from factory rubber brake hoses to a Tunehouse recommended set of quality stainless steel braided lines will give you a better brake pedal feel and improve overall braking performance when you need it! Factory hoses are often rubber, allowing swelling and expansion under braking loads requiring more pedal effort to stop your car… Fitting the right upgraded lines to your car will eliminate this ‘wasted’ energy, transferring more braking effort from your foot, into brake callipers stopping you earlier! There are many types of upgraded lines available, some for motorsport use and some for road work, ensure you fit a Tunehouse recommended upgraded set for the best and safest results.
Upgraded Brake Callipers – Big Brake Kits
When you have reached the limits of the factory braking hardware, the only solution is a Big Brake Kit from Tunehouse. The size of your rotor, design of your calliper and surface area of your brake pads determine the amount of mechanical advantage you have to pull up your car – Once you have tapped out the factory resources, a Big Brake Kit from Tunehouse can offer increased rotor size, Larger more rigid callipers allowing more energy transfer and overall improved heat dissipation and a larger, more suitable range of brake pad compounds to suit your application. Not always requiring a wheel upgrade, A Big brake kit or calliper upgrade will pull you up better every time, on time.
