Im looking for a good brake upgrade. This seems to be a pretty good deal. Im going FI so I need some good stopping power. Maybe the pads that I currently have (stock) just suck a whole lot, but my car needs a brake upgrade.

Which do you guys think I should get?

Is the quarter inch of rotor space worth $225?

Any other brake upgrades that you guys suggest?

 

By all means, I would try to get one of the kits.

But since you still have stock pads, consider getting a better set of pads first. I have Axxis Ultimates and they are outstanding on the street. They're about $115 for the set from Carbotech (http://www.carbotecheng.com). Couple that with a brake fluid flush and maybe some stainless steel brake lines and you should be very satisfied.

 

http://www.collettimotorsports.com/

they have a good deal on brembo oe rotors and hawk hp pads

 

the only thing about that is you still use stock calipers so you dont increase the gripping force.

 

with that kit you get the most out of the stock setup. (colletti)

 

That is a great kit, but his 'SpecR' kit is nice as well, and maybe a bit more streetable, but either way it wouldnt be a bad idea at all to get some more braking power if going boost.

 

but would a caliper and rotor upgrade be necessary? can I be safe with maby some porterfield RS-4 pads, maybe some break lines and some good brake fluid?

 

that really looks like a great deal. i may look at this for my next mod, anyone have it?
-Scary

 

Upgrading the pads and fluids will help out a good bit, but considering going forced induction I would look into atleast maybe the 11"SpecR upgrade, the 11"Wildwood is good just not as streetable. Enjoy.

 

I'm really quite happy w/ my setup that I got from http://www.collettimotorsports.com .. i usually post links to their site whenever people ask about brakes.. I just got Brembo blanks, Hawk pads, and flushed out and bled my brake lines w/ Valvoline Synpower Dot 3/4 brake fluid.... I was replacing my warped stock rotors and needed a pad replacement.. for the minimal money I spent (like $76 for front rotors.. $80 for front pads.. $60 sumthin for rear rotors, $50 for rear pads).. and about $5 for a bottle of brake fluid... I really can't complain.. my car stops really well and it didn't cost much... I might put in steel braided brake lines next time the pads wear down and I need to replace them...

 

I have the spec R kit on my teg and love it. Realize that the 4 piston kits have calipers that need to be "rebuilt" probably around once a year as they don't have dust caps on them. If you are going to be autocrossing or driving REALLY aggressively, the 11.75 might be better (less heat build up), but I doubt you would notice a huge difference. If you have 17"s the 11.75 would LOOK better IMO.

-Keith

 

for brakes...if i could id do the brembo conversion (that wins all catergories, looks, performance, and everything else).

since im po, ill have to settle for the spec R, I plan on later on switching to 16's... will the 11.75 fit under 16?

 

Yes, the 11.75 kit should fit under most 16's, just be sure that the offset of the wheels is correct or you may need spacers 'cause they may not fit width-wise(outside of calipers may hit wheel spokes). Just ask brian at fastbrakes.com to be sure. Enjoy

 

will the spec r conversion wil 11" rotors and ITR calipers fit under stock GSR rims? (the 98-01 rims)?

 

YES integra-modder, I have the conversion with my stock GSR rims, enjoy
Remember, this is essentially the type-r brakes which comes with 15" wheels, so it should fit them, and any other 15" wheel just fine(unless it has a really 'weird' offset or spoke design).


[Modified by ILUVTEC, 3:46 PM 7/3/2002]

 

whats the price diff between the 11" and the 11.75 inch rotors?

 

Integra-modder, USE THE INTERNET, go to FASTBRAKES.COM and look around in the site, it will only take a second or two to find what you are looking for, just TRY to look BEFORE asking all the time. Sorry if I seem a little short with you but I just dont see why you refuse to go to Brian's site, I mean I do not mind helping you out just try to learn a bit for yourself first , this kinda thing just irritates me, I mean where do you think we are getting this info from man? Have a good one.....

And if the site doesnt answer your question then just email or call Brian(fastbrakes.com) and he will help you, enjoy


[Modified by ILUVTEC, 6:27 PM 7/3/2002]

 

i have the fast brakes setup

i would either get that setup or go with a wilwood caliper or spoon if you have the money

get lines/pads/better fluid/ and sticky tires

and you will have awesome braking with either the itr setup or others

 

I can attest to these brakes. I drove bob46802's car back to back with mine, and his brakes were far supperior to my all stock GSR brakes. If I hadn't just bought my Koni Yellows, I would be looking for these brakes right now!!

 

i already looked, http://www.fastbrakes.com/pages/rotors.htm , now goto that page and tell me if you see prices, cuz if you do that means my comp/i is/are fucked up.

his email, fastbrakes@hotmail.com , is check very seldomly.
the sales@fastbrakes.com I just got a reply back from something I sent a few days ago (nothing wrong with that)

He looks like a busy guy, has two jobs -- my assumption since on his contact page he says talkt to me from 6pm-9om and voice mail from 8am-6pm -- and doesnt hang out on HT much.

So I ask here if someone were to know, but i was confused about it as you know, so never mind.