Performance & OE Spec Braking

30th June 2016

Performance & OE Spec Braking

Balance Motorsport offering special rates for Brake Installations and Part Supply in July 2016

There is more nonsense spouted in the brake market than most. How many times have you heard and seen discussed on Forums "warped discs".

This is something of a myth. What does happen is judder caused by Disc Thickness Variation (DTV). This can occur by disc runout not being checked at installation. Ask if your fitter checks disc runout. You might be surprised by the answer.

Another problem that results in DTV is accidentally kerbing a wheel. This can unseat the disc on the hub just enough to cause DTV a few thousand miles later.

The secret is well known - check runout when installing. Unfortunately very few places do. If you are installing yourself then invest in a simple dial gauge. It must read 0.01 mm scale. You want a maximum of 0.07mm on a new disc.

Balance Motorsport always check disc run out - even on a 1.2 Fiat Panda. However the need for checking is more important the larger the disc. Nowadays 350mm one piece cast iron discs are not uncommon. This is really too large for a single piece casting and that is why many people look to invest in a Big Brake kit with 2 piece discs and larger fixed piston calipers.

If you are able to attend our workshop in Sussex we are able to offer unbeatable rates on Installation & brake part supply throughout July.

If you want standard spec discs and pads please get in touch via email with your registration number.

For performance parts the following offers are live:

FERODO PADS - 10% OFF THROUGH JULY

STOPTECH BIG BRAKE KITS - EXTRA 5% OFF THROUGH JULY


Enjoy the summer month of July and get in touch if you need help stopping!