Find in FAQ: Will fitting a TAROX big brake conversion kit affect my cars ABS system? All TAROX big brake kits are designed to work in conjuction with any exsiting brake systems. The brake kit does not interfere with any ABS sensors and all the piston sizes are tailored to suit the car. I'm thinking of purchasing a brake kit, how are they fitted? As the brake kits are vehicle specific, there is no specific method for fitting the kits. A general fitment guide can be found by clicking on "brake kit fitting guide". As a general rule most of the kits bolt straight on without major modification to the car when the original components are removed bearing in mind that this operation should be always carried out by a professional. I'm thinking of purchasing a brake kit, how do I know it will fit the existing wheels? You can download a template that should help you to check the wheel clearance. It is quite easy to use just remember to take the measures from the new disc size, e.g. if the existing disc is 256mm and the brake conversion kit disc is 318mm, consider 318mm. If you are unsure about how to use it we advise to enlist the service of a professional. Please also note that this template is for convenience and guidance only. We cannot be held responsible if - following the use of the template - you are not able to fit your existing wheels to the brake conversion kit. I have seen your discs are TÜV approved. What does that mean? See TÜV fact sheet. I need the TÜV certificate. Where I can get it? You can download a scan of the original TÜV papers. They are very large files so you need a broadband to download them at reasonable speed. We are currently updating our TÜV application list to cover the TAROX code released after January 2002. If your discs or your conversion kit are not included unfortunately you have to be patient. Q. I've just bought some new pads, what is the best method for bedding in a new set of pads? The method of bedding in depends upon the compound of pad being used. For a set of fast road pads being used for road use, the best method is to bed the pads in gently and avoid excess pedal pressure for 300-400km, this allows the pad to make full contact with the disc and prevents glazing. For a race pad the bedding in method is different, the best method is to perform a series of stops from around 100-120 km/h until the pads lose friction and there appears to be no braking action, after this allow the pads to cool and they should be bedded in and performing to full capacity. Which way should the grooves face on a grooved/grooved & drilled disc? In the case of the G88 and Sport Japan discs the grooves should radiate outwards towards the rear of the car. A C83 disc should run in the opposite direction. For further info see the disc direction diagrams. (Pic. G88 Orientation and SJ Orientation) Why are there no prices on the website? The website is intended to give product information only. The final prices of TAR-OX products are influenced by several factors, such as taxes and import duties, carriage costs, etc. For example in Europe VAT rates varies from country to country although there is a single currency. My brakes squeal, Why is this and how do I stop it? Basically all brake noise is caused by vibration of suspension, steering and braking components. To reduce this noise you should clean you brake system, replacing any worn or damaged anti - squeal shims (if fitted) and by appling copper grease to the pad back plates. You should also ensure that the caliper is in good condition and the pistons have free movement. It should also be noted that in some cases warped discs can cause brake squeal. I've recently serviced my car and I noticed that in the brake calipers, one pad appears to be wearing quicker than the other, why is this? The main cause of problems like this is worn or poorly serviced brake calipers, which causes one of the pads to be in constant contact with the disc surface, causing the pad to wear quickly and in extreme cases causing the disc to overheat and warp. To prevent this you should ensure that the calipers are in good condition and that the pistons have free movement. Q. I have a problem, the discs on my car keep warping. Every time I replace the discs they are warped within a few weeks, will uprating the discs and pads stop this? Uprating the discs and pads will help prevent warping, but cannot cure the problem completely. You can do a few things to help prevent warping : When fitting new discs, ensure that all the mounting faces are clean and rust free. When bedding in the new discs, avoid prolonged heavy pedal pressure Once the discs are bedded in, avoid excessive prolonged braking, try to "pump" the pedal allowing the discs to cool slightly. Q. My alloy wheels are always covered in brake dust, is this due to pad type and is there any way I can prevent this? As a consequence of wear all pads will produce brake dust. As all brake pads are asbestos free, this has become more noticable due to the change in pad material. The best solution is to clean the wheels every weekend with one of the many alloy wheel cleaners available. Make sure to not spray the alloy wheel cleaner onto the braking surface of the discs. Do the TAR-OX calipers have dust seals to prevent dirt infiltration in the piston chamber? No, because TAR-OX caliper works in a different way. Each piston has a number of o - rings that prevent dirt, dust, water, you name it, infiltration. It is not a case that amphibious cars` owners choose TAR-OX...