Got a tune. Kinda.

Goldmember · Jan 18, 2013

At least it felt like I did, finally replaced that sticking LF brake caliper. One of the pistons was seized but the other one was still ok (New Edge = twin piston calipers, really no difference over 94-98 in braking power). The outer pad was fine but the inner pad was worn down unevenly (one side more than the other).

This was my first time replacing a caliper and it was an adventure that ended up taking a few hours. Then I did rotors and pads on both sides. Car drives nice and smooth and no dragging/shuddering on that corner. And it felt like I picked up 50 HP since it isn't dragging the rotor anymore. I think I need to bleed it one more time, the pedal is a little softer than I'd like, but the car stops with authority now.

Next might end up being the thermostat, the heater didn't seem up to snuff today (25 degree weather).

greenscobie86 · Jan 18, 2013

Gotta love when that happens haha, its like free horsepower. Interesting to hear that the dual piston binders don't feel any better than the stock single ones on 94-98GTs?

Goldmember · Jan 18, 2013

They really don't in my experience. I never measured it but I imagine, for example, both cars are close to one another 30-0 and 60-0. Then there's the other stuff too- pads and rotors play a role.

greenscobie86 · Jan 19, 2013

Agreed!

g36 monkey · Jan 19, 2013

Your tires make a bigger difference right now.

But hey man, glad you got that worked out! Nobody likes a sticking brake.

RichV · Jan 19, 2013

The twin-pistons are MUCH better in braking. Plus they are lighter by a fair amount on each side. Two smaller pistons distribute the braking force much better then one big one, that's why aftermarket big brake kits have multiple smaller pistons on each caliper.

I bet it feels like a new car.

Goldmember · Jan 19, 2013

You got that right Rich, it's a huge improvement. I still say, though, that as far as daily driving goes I haven't really felt much difference between single and twin piston. I don't run it very hard (like I said, just a daily driver) so maybe I'm just not experiencing the advantage.

I also had to do a caliper on my '97 several years ago and you're definitely right about the lighter weight. No comparison and less unsprung weight is always a plus.

BTW from the little info that is out there, the 60-0 distance is pretty close between a '94 and a '99 (used first year of bodystyle = more tests = more info)