brake set-up

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Jun 5, 2009 | 07:52 AM
  #1  
i'm in the market now for some new breaks and i wanted something good for a few laps and something that performes on the street. i want amazing pedal, quiet, and no dust. so i was almost sold on brake tech untill i noticed they don't sell anything for the 4th gen... i don't want to spend more than 1000 i know its cheap but i just want more than what i got! any good ideas?
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Jun 5, 2009 | 10:19 AM
  #2  
Re: brake set-up
Quote: i'm in the market now for some new breaks and i wanted something good for a few laps and something that performes on the street. i want amazing pedal, quiet, and no dust. so i was almost sold on brake tech untill i noticed they don't sell anything for the 4th gen... i don't want to spend more than 1000 i know its cheap but i just want more than what i got! any good ideas?
you can't always get everything you want.
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Jun 5, 2009 | 10:30 AM
  #3  
Re: brake set-up
I would just get some SS lines and good pads, maybe some slotted factory size rotors.. Most race pads I've seen are loud and dusty.. I don't really see a need for 4 or 6 pistion calipers in your case
GL.
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Jun 5, 2009 | 12:02 PM
  #4  
Re: brake set-up
We need more info...
What do you have now? 5th or 4thGen? If the latter, Si or VTEC Brakes?

There a quite a few factory options that you could do.
5thGen or 4thGen VTEC, Legend GS, NSX, or the one I did, S2000 Calipers on RSX-S 11.8" Rotors. Check the FAQ, there's threads on these.
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Jun 5, 2009 | 12:44 PM
  #5  
Re: brake set-up
What kind of power are you putting down?
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Jun 5, 2009 | 01:32 PM
  #6  
Re: brake set-up
Don't waste money on n00b stuff like that.

-First get some good pads (I like Hawk HPS), new fluid, SS lines, and rotors (if you need them).
-Then, if you can lock up the brakes easily, your tires are the weak point, so get some better tires.
-THEN if you still can't stop fast enough get bigger brakes.
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Jun 5, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Re: brake set-up
i can't stop as fast as i want now! i have a 4th gen prelude si, h22 swap. the car puts down 200whp now, but its being built this fall, im starting with brakes. right now i have concept 7 rims and nitto neo gen tires, 205,40, r17

i need new rotors all the way around and a new front right caliper so this has also made me decide to upgrade first. i am gonna run ceramic pads, i just want to know which calipers and rotors, nothing drilled just slotted
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Jun 5, 2009 | 01:41 PM
  #8  
Re: brake set-up
In my experience most people go overkill on calipers at the expense of quality lines, fluid, and general maintenance items.

I have had great setups that consisted of nothing but VTEC calipers, cheap parts store rotors, SS lines, Motul fluid, and $100 Cobalt pads.....
Call Cobalt Friction and ask them what replaced their old GT Sport. More bite than the Hawk HP+ with 1/4 the dust and squeal.
I can't see buying 4-6 piston calipers if you're not racing it in Honda Challenge.
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Jun 5, 2009 | 01:59 PM
  #9  
Re: brake set-up
I love my Raybestos ceramic pads. If guys in NASCAR use them, why shouldn't I?
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Jun 6, 2009 | 07:07 AM
  #10  
Re: brake set-up
Quote: Don't waste money on n00b stuff like that.

-First get some good pads (I like Hawk HPS), new fluid, SS lines, and rotors (if you need them).
-Then, if you can lock up the brakes easily, your tires are the weak point, so get some better tires.
-THEN if you still can't stop fast enough get bigger brakes.
+1 But I prefer EBC yellow pads and their 3GD rotors front and rear. In combination with Dot4 brake fluid, & Goodridge Stainless Steel lines. My other luder has Akebono Pro-act ceramic pads and Brembo blanks, of course with Dot4 fluid and the same SS lines. I have no problem stopping either of them. One has an H22 and the other has an H23. I autocross, drag-race, daily drive, spirited driving, etc. Without any problems.
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Jun 6, 2009 | 11:26 AM
  #11  
Re: brake set-up
I am just so done wasting money on expensive rotors.......I can't see the need unless its for a BB Kit with 6 pistons on a RaceCar.
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