Well it looks like I could use new pads...

I was thinking of upgrading as I feel the brakes on my integra are pretty sub-par.

What Rotors/Brake company/combination is the best for daily driven performance (don't need the AutoX/Race level performance)?

I've had good experiences with Hawk on my Rx7 and fiance's Celica.

Also: My e-brake locks up my Right rear brake but not the left rear brake. Is this something I could toy around with with the e-brake line? Easy to get to? Or should I just have a mechanic source it and free it up? Usually mandates an ebrake line replacement?

 

brembo blanks/axxis ultimate

 

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If you're going that route, just get rotors from AutoZone. The fronts are only like $25-$30 each and the rears are around $18 each.

 

They are a pretty penny, but its the way ill be going. EBCbrakes.com

 

There's no single "best". Any brake pad is a compromise among numerous factors - stopping power, bite (feel), resistance to heat, noise, dust, cost, operating temperature range (most track pads need to get hot to be effective), etc. So it all depends on what you're willing to trade off. And keep in mind that most brake companies make an assortment of pads, so even though you may like one Hawk (or Cobalt, or Porterfield, etc) pad, doesn't mean that a different pad is going to meet your needs.

I want the most aggressive stopping power without squealing on the street, and the ability to stand up to racetrack temperatures. I liked the old Cobalt GT Sport pads, but they're no longer available (the new ones are noisy). I'm going to be using the Hawk HP Plus for now. Given your needs, the Hawk Performance Ceramic might be a good choice. Read more about them on the Hawk website, or on the Tire Rack website where you can order them.

 

Thanks for the thorough answer NSXtacy. I wish people did that more often (I try and do it myself).

As per my autox friends advice, I went with a set of Metal Masters (or whatever newer model replaced them) by Axxis. We'll see how they fare....