Front Brakes for EG
04-28-2004, 09:26 AM
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BAKES!!!!!!!!!!
need help deciding what to do. need front brakes on my 1995 civic 2 door. thinking about gitting the big brake kit by AEM. is that kit good or bad? what are yall running? what do yall recomend??
04-28-2004, 09:33 AM
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Re: BAKES!!!!!!!!!! (95jeremie)
If you don't mind 17 inch rims, go right ahead. Then again, it's the worst decision you can make because it doesn't involve better calipers, just bigger sweep area.
Get a set of GSR front brakes with a brake booster and master cylinder from the same car. That'll do you nicely. Get the rear discs too while you're at it.
Get a set of GSR front brakes with a brake booster and master cylinder from the same car. That'll do you nicely. Get the rear discs too while you're at it.
04-28-2004, 09:33 AM
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Re: BAKES!!!!!!!!!! (95jeremie)
Maybe if you let people know what your setup is you'd be able to get a little more help. The wheel size is especially important to know. Sorry, there is presently no help for you. Oh, and...
04-28-2004, 09:40 AM
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Re: BAKES!!!!!!!!!! (JRI94)
i allreaty have 17 in rims on it so the size is no problem. what would be the best setup for around $300. front only at first back brakes are drum and conversions are expencive
04-28-2004, 09:42 AM
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Re: BAKES!!!!!!!!!! (95jeremie)
Get a set of axxis ultimate brake pads from http://www.cobaltfriction.com and re-bleed your system then tell us if you need new brakes.
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04-28-2004, 10:10 AM
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You can upgrade to rear discs, for about $250-$350. You'll see a bigger improvement from that, than you will upgrading to the AEM kit on the front.
04-28-2004, 10:16 AM
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Re: BAKES!!!!!!!!!! (wilsel)
i upgraded to ctr 5 lug w/ brembo blanks and axxis ultimate pads front and rear. 
in my book. definately good to hear someone is interested in braking AS WELL AS accelerating. 
in my book. definately good to hear someone is interested in braking AS WELL AS accelerating.
04-28-2004, 11:02 AM
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Re: BAKES!!!!!!!!!! (wilsel)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wilsel »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You can upgrade to rear discs, for about $250-$350. You'll see a bigger improvement from that, than you will upgrading to the AEM kit on the front.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Right......
Right......
04-28-2004, 11:17 AM
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Re: BAKES!!!!!!!!!! (BatuKing)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BatuKing »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WTF is BAKES??????</TD></TR></TABLE>
i thought that too.
now about the AEM big brake kit, i think its huge waste of money, along with most aftermarket brake setup for two reason. 1. you well never be able to USE to the fullest extent of the brakes because you aren't on sticky *** tires. 2. you can use stock parts, and acheive great braking power, more then you will ever need on the streets.
i went with a hybrid set up and all in all it cost me 1000, but i got a set of rims, and neova tires. so subtract 450 from 1000 and i spent 550 bucks got 4 wheel disk brakes, with 11.1" rotors up front, and ITR calipers.
i thought that too.
now about the AEM big brake kit, i think its huge waste of money, along with most aftermarket brake setup for two reason. 1. you well never be able to USE to the fullest extent of the brakes because you aren't on sticky *** tires. 2. you can use stock parts, and acheive great braking power, more then you will ever need on the streets.
i went with a hybrid set up and all in all it cost me 1000, but i got a set of rims, and neova tires. so subtract 450 from 1000 and i spent 550 bucks got 4 wheel disk brakes, with 11.1" rotors up front, and ITR calipers.
05-01-2004, 12:54 PM
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Re: BAKES!!!!!!!!!! (Archidictus)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get a set of GSR front brakes with a brake booster and master cylinder from the same car. That'll do you nicely. Get the rear discs too while you're at it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
This gets my vote as well. Good fluid, good pads and a GSR setup is more than anyone on here needs for the street.
This gets my vote as well. Good fluid, good pads and a GSR setup is more than anyone on here needs for the street.
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Re: BAKES!!!!!!!!!! (x-743-x)
well i got a bad *** deal where i work (AT&T ant T-mobile) and i gat giftcertificates for every phone that i sell 
so i don't realy pay for anything to do with my car as long as i get my stuf at expressautoparts.com
so i don't realy pay for anything to do with my car as long as i get my stuf at expressautoparts.com
05-01-2004, 12:55 PM
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I see front and rear integra brake swaps go for anywhere from $400-500, so I would suggest just saving until you get that much money. I just swapped over my old front discs and rear drums on my 93 hatch to front and rear ls brakes and it made a HUGE difference in stopping power. Search for integra brake swap and you will find all the info you need.
05-01-2004, 01:00 PM
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Re: BAKES!!!!!!!!!! (Ricey McRicerton)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricey McRicerton »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
This gets my vote as well. Good fluid, good pads and a GSR setup is more than anyone on here needs for the street. </TD></TR></TABLE>[QUOTE=Ricey McRicerton]
Same here... I have the GSR brakes up front on my Sol and it rocks. Friend has 5 lug ITR which are better but little too pricey for me at the moment.
This gets my vote as well. Good fluid, good pads and a GSR setup is more than anyone on here needs for the street. </TD></TR></TABLE>[QUOTE=Ricey McRicerton]
Same here... I have the GSR brakes up front on my Sol and it rocks. Friend has 5 lug ITR which are better but little too pricey for me at the moment.
05-01-2004, 01:08 PM
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Re: BAKES!!!!!!!!!! (BauleyCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get a set of axxis ultimate brake pads from http://www.cobaltfriction.com and re-bleed your system then tell us if you need new brakes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
noticed a bigger difference by getting better pads, rears made an improvement and are easier to work on but ultimately better pads up front will gave the best bang for the buck.
noticed a bigger difference by getting better pads, rears made an improvement and are easier to work on but ultimately better pads up front will gave the best bang for the buck.
