Both me and the CRX are about to make the road racing debut, and I'm really starting to freak out about the brakes.

I'm going to be running on track in a car that has a fair bit more power then other cars I've driven on track. It is a hell of a lot lighter, but I'm worried about getting that mass stopped lap after lap.

I'm running 13x8" and 13x9" wheels on Goodyear G19's. I think this is going to be a great wheel and tire setup (has great grip and gearing), but leaves me pretty limited on brake upgrades.

I'm wondering if anyone knows of a caliper and rotor combination that will have better fade resistance, etc. and still (likely anyway) clear my 13" wheels?

I'm wondering if perhaps the Civic Si brakes clear 13's?

 

Don't worry about calipers and rotors. Your fade resistence and longevity are most effected by your pad compound.

Get some Cobalt Friction pads and worry no longer. pm civicrr.

 

Depending on the design of the wheel you *could* fit Integra GSR brakes.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RineRacing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Depending on the design of the wheel you *could* fit Integra GSR brakes.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I've tried them on my GSR, doesn't come close. Although I suppose I could take another look and see if it isn't a problem that a grinder can solve.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gotocrx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Don't worry about calipers and rotors. Your fade resistence and longevity are most effected by your pad compound.

Get some Cobalt Friction pads and worry no longer. pm civicrr.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm definately going to get some Cobalt Spec Bs, but I'm just concerned because this car is going to have almost twice the power of a stock CRX Si (although quite a bit less weight to stop). I probably should have mentioned that it is a SPU/GTU/H1 car.

I hope you are right though!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rotten &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've tried them on my GSR, doesn't come close. Although I suppose I could take another look and see if it isn't a problem that a grinder can solve.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree with Chris. If you've never had it out on a race/track compound, start there. Be sure to use good fluid and SS lines don't hurt either. Those 3 things will help you resist fade WAY more than any rotor/caliper combo. I run Cobalt Spec B's on my H4 CRX and they have braking power to spare over a full 30-min race with minimal air ducting. They can pretty much lock up the tires at any speed achievable by our H4 cars. Contact Mike (civicrr) and he'll get you what you need.

- Scott

Edit: Just saw your post about it being an SPU/H1 car. I still think you'll be ok though at the weight you're running. Another option is the Cobalt Spec VR which is made for touring cars (slighly heavier cars or lighter cars going faster). I don't really think big brakes are necessary for a car that weighs so little.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FlyZlow &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I agree with Chris. If you've never had it out on a race/track compound, start there. Be sure to use good fluid and SS lines don't hurt either. Those 3 things will help you resist fade WAY more than any rotor/caliper combo. I run Cobalt Spec B's on my H4 CRX and they have braking power to spare over a full 30-min race with minimal air ducting. They can pretty much lock up the tires at any speed achievable by our H4 cars. Contact Mike (civicrr) and he'll get you what you need.

- Scott

Edit: Just saw your post about it being an SPU/H1 car. I still think you'll be ok though at the weight you're running. Another option is the Cobalt Spec VR which is made for touring cars (slighly heavier cars or lighter cars going faster). I don't really think big brakes are necessary for a car that weighs so little.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Okay good info.

I won't stress so much, go out there with good pads and see how she does, and if its a problem will deal with it.

 

Depending on the wheel, 94+ Integra LS brakes will fit, with a tiny bit of dremeling on the edge of the caliper. I had Diamond 13x9's (5 inch backspace) test fitted and they were very close to fitting.

Tom