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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Default Need some help with brakes.

Okay HT it is time for new brakes on my daily driver. So i figured why not go ahead and get a better brake set up than the stock ones that are on it?

But i don't have a clue on where to start so if you could help me that would be great.

I drive a 97 civic Hx.

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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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whats the intended use for the car?
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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Every day driver. Not street racing or anything of that nature.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Default Re: Need some help with brakes.

Put on a decent set of pads and flush the fluid. Thats more than enough for a daily driver. I'm a big fan of the carbotech bobcats for daily driving. no noise, very low dust, and good bite. Stick with blank rotors. Drilled/slotted rotors won't perform any better. They just look better if thats what you are into.
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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Default Re: Need some help with brakes.

Originally Posted by kommon_sense
Put on a decent set of pads and flush the fluid. Thats more than enough for a daily driver. I'm a big fan of the carbotech bobcats for daily driving. no noise, very low dust, and good bite. Stick with blank rotors. Drilled/slotted rotors won't perform any better. They just look better if thats what you are into.
Thank you very much for your in put, i really appreciate it. Some people just can't tell you there preferences they have to bash. so thanks again.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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Default Re: Need some help with brakes.

No problem. FYI, Carbotech ( www.ctbrakes.com ) is located near Charlotte, NC, so if you order from them it should be quick shipping and they also offer discounts to honda-tech members. I think the discount is 7% or something like that.
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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Default Re: Need some help with brakes.

personally im running hawk hps pads and autozone blanks on the front. i love the fact that the pads were made for track use, and so they are just waiting for you to heat them up if the need arises. whatever brand of brakes you choose, make sure you flush the system, and like said above, slotted/drilled rotors are a look only mod.
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Thanks!!!
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