What are The BEst Brakes For the $$$$
02-26-2003, 05:00 PM
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What are The BEst Brakes For the $$$$
I want to replace My stock brakes with all new ones... I got a 99 Gs with stock GSR 15" rims, what are the biGGest Badest brakes that I can get??? Anyhelp would be great? Another thing, When I do it I am going to put all new BEarings in too, since my have rescently gone bad... LEt me KNOW?
02-26-2003, 06:21 PM
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First off, learn to use the shift key.
Secondly, what is the primary use of your car? Do you drive on the street? Do you do any sort of motorsports? A set of performance pads and new rotors should be more than sufficient for any sort of normal driving.
Secondly, what is the primary use of your car? Do you drive on the street? Do you do any sort of motorsports? A set of performance pads and new rotors should be more than sufficient for any sort of normal driving.
02-27-2003, 07:46 AM
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I would research the Wilwood kits...they make 2 (?) sizes for Integra's. I'm pretty sure you can only fit the smaller of those 2 sizes on your stock blades.
I'm assuming this is more for show factor than a need for additional stopping power; stock calipers + aftermarket pads + new brake lines + new rotors should be more than enough for any type of track duty your car should see.
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I'm assuming this is more for show factor than a need for additional stopping power; stock calipers + aftermarket pads + new brake lines + new rotors should be more than enough for any type of track duty your car should see.
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02-27-2003, 08:27 AM
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Wilwood themselves make only one big brake kit, it needs at least a 16" wheel to fit. Fastbrakes sells a kit that uses a Wilwood caliper and is designed to clear a 15" wheel.
Either way, it's total overkill if you're not going to be doing any track driving. The stock brakes are perfectly able to lock the wheels with all but the stickiest R-compound tires, so there's no real reason to get a big kit.
Either way, it's total overkill if you're not going to be doing any track driving. The stock brakes are perfectly able to lock the wheels with all but the stickiest R-compound tires, so there's no real reason to get a big kit.
02-27-2003, 08:30 AM
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Thanks, I will look into it. I mainly use my car mostly for street use. The whole purpose of the upgrade is that they need to be done and if I am going to do it I might as well do it right. Plus they will look cooler. Thanks for the advice.
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"Done right" is fresh pads, rotors, stainless lines, and good fluid. All told that should run you a few hundred bucks. If you want to at least double the price just so you can have spiffy looking calipers be my guest, but there's no good reason to unless you just want to splurge.
02-27-2003, 09:17 AM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
"Done right" is fresh pads, rotors, stainless lines, and good fluid. All told that should run you a few hundred bucks. If you want to at least double the price just so you can have spiffy looking calipers be my guest, but there's no good reason to unless you just want to splurge.
"Done right" is fresh pads, rotors, stainless lines, and good fluid. All told that should run you a few hundred bucks. If you want to at least double the price just so you can have spiffy looking calipers be my guest, but there's no good reason to unless you just want to splurge.
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02-27-2003, 10:20 AM
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unless you're going to be racing on the track...larger brakes are just overkill (as stated). Lets not forget brake biasing....ick.
bottom line: street cars stick with stock brake calipers and rotors - unless you want bragging rights for that $1,000+ kit.
bottom line: street cars stick with stock brake calipers and rotors - unless you want bragging rights for that $1,000+ kit.
02-27-2003, 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
"Done right" is fresh pads, rotors, stainless lines, and good fluid. All told that should run you a few hundred bucks. If you want to at least double the price just so you can have spiffy looking calipers be my guest, but there's no good reason to unless you just want to splurge.
"Done right" is fresh pads, rotors, stainless lines, and good fluid. All told that should run you a few hundred bucks. If you want to at least double the price just so you can have spiffy looking calipers be my guest, but there's no good reason to unless you just want to splurge.
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What brand is the best that I could get pad, rotors, and stainless lines for a 90 ls for like 200?