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bigger front disk brakes???

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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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if i install a bigger front disk brakes on my car do i need bigger calipers or would the stock one work??? and the disk brakes size are 14 might be a dum question but just wondering
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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Default Re: bigger front disk brakes??? (nek9)

If you plan on auto crossing your car or tracking it, then when you put a big brake kit in, normally, they come with bigger calipers.

Thats pretty much your only option when it comes to brakes. Youll need a bigger set of rims too if you havent already gotten 16's or 17's.

Look around though, Im sure there are options out there. What kind of car?
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Default Re: bigger front disk brakes??? (Red_EM2)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Red_EM2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you plan on auto crossing your car or tracking it, then when you put a big brake kit in, normally, they come with bigger calipers.

Thats pretty much your only option when it comes to brakes. Youll need a bigger set of rims too if you havent already gotten 16's or 17's.

Look around though, Im sure there are options out there. What kind of car?</TD></TR></TABLE>

what are you talking about? he has tons of options. like switching to 99-00 si, 94-01 integra or JDM EG6/EK4 brakes. or, to be even bigger, ITR or CTR brakes. bigger? ITR or CTR brakes with NSX/legend calipers/rotors way better option then a BBK and fraction of the cost at times. the most important part of a brake set-up, the upgrade that will make the MOST diffrence is the brake pads...get metal masters FTW. and just brembo blanks will work. dont bother with drilled/slotted rotors, they are worse then blanks.
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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Default Re: bigger front disk brakes??? (Sleepy_Red_hatch)

yes im planing on autoX my car and its a 98 civic hb and tha tdosnt realy ans. my question...
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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Default Re: bigger front disk brakes??? (nek9)

with bigger discs you will need either bigger calipers or a new caliper bracket. but its dumb to use the same caliper because you will have the same contact surface as before.
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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Use the 99-00 Si front brakes, direct bolt-on!
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