The G2 Racer

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?

OverKill

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

The G2 Racer

I want bigger brakes that's why the conversion.

Jugglez

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

redfox

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.

SiR-Racer

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

imported_Junior

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

imported_Junior

The Brembo and KVR pad combination works really well.

imported_SylverCivic

Basically I want to know this too.

What parts are needed? -Detail please.

and what is the estimated cost?

redfox

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.

imported_dented dx

i need to replace my rotors. cost? suggestions?

imported_SylverCivic

What do I need to convert the back brakes?

Import Racer

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.