Who makes a big brake kit?
11-15-2002 | 08:05 PM
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Um ok. Have you ever, EVER driven your car to the point of brake fade? If you really wanna drop 2 grand or however much Brembos cost to put on a freakin street-driven Civic be my guest. That brings new meaning to the word overkill.
On to the issue of rear brake upgrades. Ideally, you want to have the front and rear wheels lock up at the same time. The logical course of action then, is to upgrade the fronts to something larger and then play around with your options in the rear to get everything balanced again. Slapping on upgrades both front and rear means you might end up with the rears locking first which is a pain in the ass to deal with.
On to the issue of rear brake upgrades. Ideally, you want to have the front and rear wheels lock up at the same time. The logical course of action then, is to upgrade the fronts to something larger and then play around with your options in the rear to get everything balanced again. Slapping on upgrades both front and rear means you might end up with the rears locking first which is a pain in the ass to deal with.
11-15-2002 | 08:09 PM
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From: berkeley, ca --> la, ca representin' tha 510&626
Originally posted by MaxBoosT
Anyone know if the Brembo kit fits on RH 17" wheels? I have to check the offset...
Anyone know if the Brembo kit fits on RH 17" wheels? I have to check the offset...
11-15-2002 | 08:49 PM
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From: NY
Originally posted by MrFatBooty
Um ok. Have you ever, EVER driven your car to the point of brake fade? If you really wanna drop 2 grand or however much Brembos cost to put on a freakin street-driven Civic be my guest. That brings new meaning to the word overkill.
On to the issue of rear brake upgrades. Ideally, you want to have the front and rear wheels lock up at the same time. The logical course of action then, is to upgrade the fronts to something larger and then play around with your options in the rear to get everything balanced again. Slapping on upgrades both front and rear means you might end up with the rears locking first which is a pain in the ass to deal with.
Um ok. Have you ever, EVER driven your car to the point of brake fade? If you really wanna drop 2 grand or however much Brembos cost to put on a freakin street-driven Civic be my guest. That brings new meaning to the word overkill.
On to the issue of rear brake upgrades. Ideally, you want to have the front and rear wheels lock up at the same time. The logical course of action then, is to upgrade the fronts to something larger and then play around with your options in the rear to get everything balanced again. Slapping on upgrades both front and rear means you might end up with the rears locking first which is a pain in the ass to deal with.
Brembo. If you're going to get big brakes, I'd rather get the best. Price shouldn't be the ultimate guide to performance. Bigger calipers also help shorten braking distanaces... no brake fade is just one of the many advantages. :thumbup:Dan: I see, hmm, I might have to look into spacers then... I definitely got to get rid of those dinky calipers. :naughty:
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