I think you go to NAPA and say "I want the Value pads, please".
My Land Rover has also taught me that 90wt oil in the drums does an excellent job of degrading braking performance.
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Dec. 21, 2009 3:48 p.m. Keith PowerDork
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Dec. 21, 2009 3:52 p.m. jrw1621 Dork
Since it was 6+ years ago, I can not remember any real specifics but I know when I autox'ed my '88 MR2 SC that I was running different pads on the front vs. the rears in an attempt to reduce early lock up on the fronts.
I check into a few files and see that I was running Porterfield R4S Brake Pads. I am not sure how the combination went but I think I kept the Porterfields on the rear and switched to no-name cheap fronts with some good success.
This is killing me. I have given multiple MR2 advise is the past few days. Oh, how I miss that car. I really should buy another. I have seen them a few times but it just never really seemed to be "the right time."
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Dec. 21, 2009 4:32 p.m. Tyler H Dork
Keep adding rubber up front until you're SURE that no more will fit.
After that, you just have to try to brake in a straight line and practice carrying more speed through the corner.
Set up for stock class, these cars are going to understeer badly or lock the front right if you're trying to turn and brake at the same time.
In my experience, brake in a straight line then get off the brake, pitch the car into the turn and then add gas as necessary to adjust your line.
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Dec. 21, 2009 4:42 p.m. Capt Slow HalfDork
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Dec. 21, 2009 4:44 p.m. Capt Slow HalfDork
We are running STS, as the car currently stands it likes a little bit of trail breaking on grippy (warm) days. On cold days, it doesn't like brakes at all. Even looking at the middle pedal with grant you a nice cloud of smoke
