Prodrive 330 brakes
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Prodrive 330 brakes
Hi,
I am interested in views from those that have fitted the Prodrive 330 brake upgrade to a newage,
Worth while upgrade?
Pro's and con's?
Costs?
Increases in noise/pedal feel?
Ease of fitment?
Any views would be most welcome.
Thanks!
I am interested in views from those that have fitted the Prodrive 330 brake upgrade to a newage,
Worth while upgrade?
Pro's and con's?
Costs?
Increases in noise/pedal feel?
Ease of fitment?
Any views would be most welcome.
Thanks!
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I have fitted a set to my mates MY01 and here are my thoughts.
1= Very easy to fit,But must do a full bleed of the entire system.
2= No additional brake noise over standard.
3= Fantastic stopping power over Standard 4 pots.
4= Cost new isnt good but buy 2nd hand and you will be laughing.
Zippy
1= Very easy to fit,But must do a full bleed of the entire system.
2= No additional brake noise over standard.
3= Fantastic stopping power over Standard 4 pots.
4= Cost new isnt good but buy 2nd hand and you will be laughing.
Zippy
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Originally Posted by C2forWRX
will a subaru approved brake conversion affect your insurance policy?
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Originally Posted by Graz
Just like PPP it is classed as a mod, so yes you need to tell the insurers. They'll probably put your premium up even though you have made the car safer by fitting better brakes
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Originally Posted by Apple
The insurer's slant on that is because you can stop better, then you'll go faster in the first place, hence obviously more accidents...
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I see you guys have the same problem with the insurance companies as we do - make your car safer, your premium goes up.
After I upgraded the brakes, I make it a habit to quickly glance in the rear view mirror to see if the person behind is paying attention and manage your and his brake zone. Makes driving in traffic interesting
After I upgraded the brakes, I make it a habit to quickly glance in the rear view mirror to see if the person behind is paying attention and manage your and his brake zone. Makes driving in traffic interesting
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i found the prodrive brakes on my old p1 were obviously much better than standard brakes but squeaked in town a lot which was annoying and pads/discs were expensive to replace with brakes having to be taken apart twice in 20,000 miles due to juddering/sqeaks,in hindsight i would have gone for ap 4/6pots or brembos on my sti-much better
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I've been using the Prodrive brakes for around the last 17'000 miles, no problems with squeak, also added goodridge s/steel brakes lines and 5.1 fluid, Excellent brakes, nearly went the AP route but main dealer offered 10% SIDC discount so couldn't resist.
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news to me,that you need to tell your insurance company about a brake upgrade,told them about 18" wheels at £200+extra a year more on my p1,didnt mention brake upgrade
robbin boggers
next thing will be telling them what tyres you have,certain tyres are better than others
robbin boggers
next thing will be telling them what tyres you have,certain tyres are better than others
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Originally Posted by robby1
news to me,that you need to tell your insurance company about a brake upgrade,told them about 18" wheels at £200+extra a year more on my p1,didnt mention brakes.
robbin boggers
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bizarrely, in my experience, they seem to be more bothered about things that make your car 'safer'. as mentioned, safety=recklessness in their eyes
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lol try telling them you have a cage...
bizarrely, in my experience, they seem to be more bothered about things that make your car 'safer'. as mentioned, safety=recklessness in their eyes
bizarrely, in my experience, they seem to be more bothered about things that make your car 'safer'. as mentioned, safety=recklessness in their eyes
I've seen the result of someone stuffing their car with a cage in it and banging his unhelmetted head off the cage. It wasn't pretty - he was very lucky to survive.
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