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Brake conversion...is it worth it?????

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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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Default Brake conversion...is it worth it?????

Is it worth the time and money to do a brake conversion, be it legend or other(baer) or should I just get some really good brake pads?
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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Start with pads and good tires to go along with them. Big brake kits really aren't needed most of the time. For road course competition, get a dedicated set of real racing pads (not some "tuner" crap).
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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I suggest calling Carbotech or Cobalt (who support this site and Hondas in general), tell them your needs/intensions and they will lead you in the right direction.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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pm maddmatt
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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I totally agree. I've heard so many nighmare stories of brake swaps and aftermarket brakes that don't feel right.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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Default Re: Brake conversion...is it worth it????? (BokChoy)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BokChoy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is it worth the time and money to do a brake conversion, be it legend or other(baer) or should I just get some really good brake pads?</TD></TR></TABLE>

For what type of competition? There's no good way to answer your question without this information.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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Wrong forum and/or dumb question.
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