Upgrading Brakes
 

Well last night I realized that small front brakes and rear drums aren't going to cut it. It rained last night...hard and I had to stop at one point...stop...fast!!!!

So I want to upgrade them. I was thinking Integra brakes and a rear disc conversion. So what's needed and cost?

Why upgrade and go conversion at all man?

Get Python 4 piston calipers and throw those on your front, then find some Civic disc brakes in the back and you will be all set for 1/2 to 3/4 of the cost of conversion and GSR brakes.

Hurry, cause in August the Python kit doubles in price.

Regards,
OK

I want bigger brakes that's why the conversion.

A quality set of tires and better suspension will help your braking as well. Bigger brakes don't necessarily help all that much.

Re: Upgrading Brakes
 

With the right combination of rotors and pads, you can easily increase your braking power by 200%. There is a place on Midland in Scarborough near Silverstar that's a distributor for Brembo stuff, forget the place's name, but the guys there know brakes. Go talk to them.

is it worth getting aftermarket pads on stock rotors? will i see much of a difference?

Re: Re: Upgrading Brakes
 

That would be Elite Auto Service, that's where I picked up my Brembos. :thumbup:

The Brembo and KVR pad combination works really well.

Basically I want to know this too.

What parts are needed? -Detail please.

and what is the estimated cost?

:thumbup:

Drilled Rotors cost $150, pads....that depends on a lot of things.

Yes, thanx to previous post, it is Elite Auto Services. Give those guys a call. Their prices are decent and they do a professional job installing.

All you need are the pads and the rotors. I wouldn't worry about your rear brakes, just your front ones will be more than plenty for a normal street setup.

Oh more thing, if you like to have a nice show appeal, I would get the cadium plated rotors instead. They don't rust and stays nice and polished.

i need to replace my rotors. cost? suggestions?

What do I need to convert the back brakes?

:confused:

If you want better braking power, just pick up a good set of rotors and pads, or even change your brake lines to Goodridge. In my opinion it's a waste of money to do a big brake upgrade, unless you got some serious performance happening under your hood, or if you're going strictly for show.
Like a few people have said in this thread, check out Elite Auto in Scarborough. Speak to a guy named Raymond. Their number is 416-291-3953. A few years back, I picked up some Brembo rotors for about $60-$70 a side. Can't remember the exact price, but it was somewhere around there.