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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 10:10 PM
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Default Want to upgrade brake system for daily driven ITR?

I tried searching but did not come up with much. I want to upgrade my breaks, i will only be daily driving and hitting back roads some but not alot.

I was thinking ceramic break pads, slotted rotors and maybe some new break lines and new fluid. Is this good or should i upgrade some more and go with better calipers and what not. I need to keep the rotor size stock since i have stock wheels.

Anyone who could give insight please do, it would be greatly apperciated.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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Axxis Ultimates and ATE Superblue here.

Made a nice improvement for street, moderate auto-x/HPDE.

Andie@Cobalt!
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 11:20 PM
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Default Re: Want to upgrade brake system for daily driven ITR? (TodaTeg)

I'm planning on going with NS-X calipers and NS-X blank rotors...basically the twin pots on offers a bit less fade than the stock ITR brakes and I think you can use the same pads
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 11:31 PM
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Default Re: Want to upgrade brake system for daily driven ITR? (TodaTeg)

I drive mountain roads daily. I upgraded to axiss ultimates front and rear with brembo blanks on the front. ATE super blue fluid for me, too. That was about 15k miles ago and the brakes work great for this type of duty.

anything more and you're wasting your money.
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 03:57 AM
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im not in the states, but i imported some carbotech panther plus pads because i heard they were good from a friend..
they were awesome on the raod and for the track, use in conjunctin with trust super dot 4, and its sweet as...i cant get it to fade on the tracks i goto : )

down side is theyre are squeally as all **** on the street.
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 04:10 AM
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Default Re: Want to upgrade brake system for daily driven ITR? (TodaTeg)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TodaTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was thinking ceramic break pads</TD></TR></TABLE>
ceramic pads are not needed
look a +1 pad upgrade vs. OE units.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TodaTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">slotted rotors</TD></TR></TABLE>
never needed

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TodaTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">new break lines</TD></TR></TABLE>
not required

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TodaTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">new fluid</TD></TR></TABLE>
a good idea.
ATE type 200 is a cheap option.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TodaTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">should i upgrade some more and go with better calipers</TD></TR></TABLE>
stock calipers work just fine for me (and others) under severe track conditions. if you have money buring a hole in your pocket... by all means.

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Modified by Willard at 8:47 AM 6/26/2003
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 04:42 AM
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Default Re: Want to upgrade brake system for daily driven ITR? (Willard)

I agree with willard completely and will suggest Cobalt GT-Sports as my favortie Daily/Auto-x brake pads. What great bite!

info@cobaltfriction.com can help you.
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 05:23 AM
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Default Re: Want to upgrade brake system for daily driven ITR? (George Knighton)

if you really want to upgrade your brakes, get SS lines, Axxiss pads all around, and new fluid... you will be amazed at how good the stock brake system can be.
Go to http://www.cobaltfriction.com for all your braking needs...

You could also build or purchase a Master cylinder brace
Go here for info on my DIY brace:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=334566
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 05:36 AM
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Default Re: Want to upgrade brake system for daily driven ITR? (Philly_NBP_R)

I happen to have some axxis front pads for sale. And I personally don'eel like SS lines are worth the time or effort much less the money (And yes I have had them on 2 of my 4 previous integras)
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 05:47 AM
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Default Re: Want to upgrade brake system for daily driven ITR? (Asahi)

Fluid and an MC brace are the only upgrades worth doing for daily driver.
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 06:05 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dr Pooface &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Fluid and an MC brace are the only upgrades worth doing for daily driver.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'd have to say pads are more significant then even fluid provided it is fresh and clean. I have an LHT MC brace ans think pads are more of an improvement than it as well. That said all 3 are key.
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