I think this has been discussed before and I appologize if this is a re-hash. I did a search on "Brake Kits" and "Brake Upgrades", but nothing came up.

I have been toying with the idea of upgrading the front brakes on my 2006 SI. I know Brembo has a kit out that will fit the SI, but does anyone else?

The Brembo kit is around $2,600 for the fronts. From what the sales rep told me, it sounds like an awesome kit, but $2,600 is a little expense, in my opinion.

I saw a WRX with Wilwood front brakes a couple days ago and was wondering if anyone here knew if Wilwood sold a kit for 06+ SI.

I still have not decided if I am going to do this or not. The factory brakes do ok, but I have been in a couple situations where a little more braking power would have made things a little less scary.

 

I doubt you need brakes that serious unless your running a turbo with 300 + hp save your money and spend it on something else !

 

just wait for the HFP brake kit that should come out early next year. i think thats what was said about it. that, or just upgrade to some cross drilled rotors

 

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Why wait? The HFP brake upgrade is basically just high performance pads and slotted rotors . As far as I've heard HFP will not be offering a caliper upgrade.

QUALITY brake upgrades are pricey... but worth it for some. Personally I think that some hawk / equivalent pads would provide enough extra bite for me.

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06 Si 13 inch 6 piston kit 06Si SL6-13 $1,500.00


Here is the largest kit from Fastbrakes that will fit in 17 inch wheels. Featuring the large Superlite 6 piston calipers and the 13.25 inch slotted & drilled rotors, this kit is guaranteed to bring you to a halt in style. Kit includes the 13.25 inch slotted & drilled rotors, 6 piston calipers, performance pads, adapter kit and front braided steel brake lines.



06 Civic Si 12.2 inch small 4 piston kit 06Si DL12 $725.00


Here is the best bargain in a big brake kit for the new Si! Featuring the proven Dynalite calipers, this kit will add the performance and style the factory forgot to put on. Kit comes complete with all the parts: 4 piston calipers, 12.2 inch slotted & drilled rotors, adapter brackets, performance pads and the front braided steel brake lines.

 

Wilwood does have a nice BBK, it's what I have coming in the mail .

 

TRE, 95Turbo and 90CRX, thank you for replying with some alternates to the Brembo kit. As I mentioned in my original post, I am not sure I am going to do this yet. However, $1,500 does sound pretty appealing (more so than $2,500). I live in a dense population area and my brakes get a heck of workout just going back and forth to work. Especially if I am driving a little aggressively.

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As for your post WILD_WILL, thanks for wasting forum space bro. You sound like my 25 year old daughter, always got to have your opinion heard even if it’s off topic. lol. Well, I don't recall asking for an opinion as to whether I "needed" new brakes. I was asking for alternatives to Brembo "if" I replaced my brakes, as well as hinting at a way to increase my braking power. Now if you had provided an opinion on the different aftermarket solutions to increasing braking power, that I would have appreciated.

Thanks again.

 

no caliper upgrade? BAH! That sucks. It had better be a cheap kit cuz I still plan on getting it. I dont need $2,000 brakes.

 

i used to drive an old muscle car in high school, it had 4 drum brakes. now that was "scary". i love the brakes on my si!

 

jeez how old was it? even my 84 camaro had front discs.

 

it was a '67 GTO, the first year that they GM had the option for disk brakes in the front, not to mention a vacuum power booster for the brakes (which i also didn't have). at the end of the 1/4 mile pass, damn, i swear i was digging so hard into the brakes it was rediculous.