My left rear rotor is torn to shreds, it can't be grinded. I want to replace all my rotors and pads. I'm having a terrible time shopping for them. Give me a hand here guys...getting frustrated. If you could post some links or something.


$131.44 - Brembo - Performance Brake Rotor - Si - Drilled/Slotted - Front - Pair

I only see the front rotors, does Brembo not stock the rear? what the hell? Its actually my rear left rotor thats torn to shreads.


$25.78 Pair - Axxis - Performance Metalic Brake Pads - FRONT - All "Si" Mdls.

And these are only the front pads...where the hell are the rear?


Modified by issues4 at 9:16 PM 2/16/2004

 

Whats the deal then? Everyone in bed

 

Just get slotted rotors. KVR's....

For pads I would say Hawk HP +.... Just remove the metal shim before you install them....

 

autozone blank rotors, and Axxis Ultimate pads or Hawk Pads

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skelly ed6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just get slotted rotors. KVR's....

For pads I would say Hawk HP +.... Just remove the metal shim before you install them....
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Any idea where to find these? Not on the 2 sites up top and the colletti motor sports site isn't working too well.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by the Dr. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">autozone blank rotors, and Axxis Ultimate pads or Hawk Pads</TD></TR></TABLE>
i might just. does autozone stock Axxis pads? or do i have to order them online? As i said, i can only seem to find front pads...

 

Try this site: http://www.discbrakesrus.com/m...x.htm. We ordered parts for my girlfriend's CRX from them and were happy with the service.

I've also used http://www.kingmotorsports.com for my CRX's brakes.

 

Axxis metal masters will destroy your rotors. I would go with Hawk HP + for moderate upgrade or go to
http://www.fastbrakes.com
and get an 11" brake upgrade with some 4 piston wilwoods.

EDIT: I have this upgrade and well, I slow down very well to say the least.

 

https://www.kvrperformance.com/world/world.html

 

why Axxis Ultimate pads ???

It seems like everyone recommends those pads. Do they sell them for the 90-91 ex?

Why??

Anyone??

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...96919


thoes are rear.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...23272

thoes are front.


Try them, if you're worried about getting real brembo rotors check on the side when you get them and it'll say brembo if not. contact ebay and paypal and they will get you your money back.

hope that helps

Also i got mine for $80 Bucks and I am very happy with my real brembos.


oh... just found this. it seems like exactly what you want. GL
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...20725

 

Just discovered this, are my rear brakes drum? and front disc...? I broke down some prices of the websites below.

Push me in the right direction here, i don't want real big rotors, stock size will do me, which i think is 9.5"? is that right? I want to be able to fit slicks on there at a later date, would 11" allow slicks?

Discbrakes-r-us
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Rotors
$44.50 - Rear (each) x 2 = $89.00
$44.95 - Front (each) x 2 = $89.90

Pads - Hawk High Performance Pads
$62.95 Front Set
$44.95 Rear Set

Total = $286.80


King MotorSports Unlimited
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Pads - Hawk HPS Brake Pads
$53.98 Front Set

Fast Brakes.com
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$65.00 - Hawk HP+ pads (4 piston kit replacement pads? 4 for $65? i think thats a set)

 

You know, that package does look like what i need. That is only the rear though correct?

See i get confused...that site i posted last says i have rear drums...which are not rotor/pads right? Do i even need to bother with the front rotors/pads? its my rear right that has the problem, so replacing both rear rotors/pads makes sence. Should i just leave the fronts?

i stand corrected: "NOTE: $269 is for the complete set of front/rear rotors and pads"


"You are bidding on a brand new set of 2 FRONT + 2 REAR Brembo cross drilled/slotted rotors with a complete set of front and rear Axxis Metal Master semi- metallic pads"
CRXRageD - Why would the Axxis Metal Master destroy my rotors?


Modified by issues4 at 12:04 AM 2/17/2004

 

I would recommend sticking to stock rear pads, the aftermarket are too much and will create an uncomfortable tail entering corners. 98 GSR uses a harsher compound than earlier years if you would like a little more, but I would recommend sticking to stock. As for up front, if you're real hard on brakes, autozone rotors and a good set of pads is the way to go. If you think you'll get a good service life and don't drive hard all the time then consider the brembo or powerslots (no crossdrilled). The most important component of the braking system, and the largest upgrade you can make is installing a set of stainless brake lines. If you were short on cash, I'd recommend getting cheap brake parts and getting the lines. Also upgrading to a 15/16" master, out of a 90-1 civic EX, is quite nice, even with stock sized brakes, and probably couldn't hurt if your car still has the stock master cylinder.

 

i recently did earls SS brake lines w/ powerstop x-drilled and slotted rotors with axxis pads. and all i can say is WOW, OH MY GOD! i ****** love em!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX-RX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would recommend sticking to stock rear pads, the aftermarket are too much and will create an uncomfortable tail entering corners. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Not sure what you mean by that. I'm not auto-crossing or anything of that nature. 1/4 mile as of now will be the only event on my list.


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX-RX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As for up front, if you're real hard on brakes, autozone rotors and a good set of pads is the way to go. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Nah, i'm easy on the brakes


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX-RX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you think you'll get a good service life and don't drive hard all the time then consider the brembo or powerslots (no crossdrilled). </TD></TR></TABLE>
Why do you say no cross drilled? You would recommend against the eBay buy then?
eBay Buy
"cross drilled/slotted rotors"


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX-RX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The most important component of the braking system, and the largest upgrade you can make is installing a set of stainless brake lines. If you were short on cash, I'd recommend getting cheap brake parts and getting the lines. </TD></TR></TABLE>
What are these exactly?


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX-RX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Also upgrading to a 15/16" master, out of a 90-1 civic EX, is quite nice, even with stock sized brakes, and probably couldn't hurt if your car still has the stock master cylinder. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Makes sence, i may, but not right now...need to get my rotors/pads on there first.

 

Stainless lines are metal braided lines that replace the only rubber part of your brake lines theat goes to the calipers.
Changing them is a big difference.

 

About the croos drilled, they are more likely to fatige and crack exspecially cheaply drilled rotors(ebay rotors)

 

money should be spent on the pad and not the rotor.
&lt;-- autozone rotors 4 for under 100
&lt;-- axxis ultimates in the front 65 on ebay(good street pad)
&lt;-- hawk hps rear pads from pepboys!! 44(not installed yet)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kid-honda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">About the croos drilled, they are more likely to fatige and crack exspecially cheaply drilled rotors(ebay rotors)</TD></TR></TABLE>

Also there is less surface area for the pad to contact than a regular rotor, and still considerably less than a slotted. Forgot the exact percentages, do a search, tons of good reaidng available.

The fronts are really what do the braking, so if you have disc rears, then don't worry about them, the stock units do fine and there is little to be gained by upgrading these. If the rear brake is the one that is torn up then you may want to take it apart and make sure the caliper is not frozen before spending your money on the pads and rotors first. Get a set of Goodridge stainless steel brake lines, best ~$130 you can spend on your car. Out of every upgrade I've ever done, brake lines are by far the biggest improvement, I'd say even better even than an engine swap.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NINJASPY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">money should be spent on the pad and not the rotor.
&lt;-- autozone rotors 4 for under 100
&lt;-- axxis ultimates in the front 65 on ebay(good street pad)
&lt;-- hawk hps rear pads from pepboys!! 44(not installed yet)</TD></TR></TABLE>

I like that idea.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX-RX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
make sure the caliper is not frozen</TD></TR></TABLE>
Frozen, as in stuck up or down...it definetely still moves (grinds even more when i press the brake)

I'll have to think about brake lines at a later date, thanks though.

 

They can lock where they will move out when depressing the pedal, but will not return properly causing a destroyed rotor. My CRX had this problem with both calipers cause it sat for about a year before I bought it.

 

Well,

I got my rotors and pads are being shipped as we speak.

Thanks NINJASPY

Went with the autozone rotors and was well under $100 $64 bucks.
Hawks HPS pads from King Motorsports $64 shipped

I went ahead and just got all 4 from hawk, hps...just ease i suppose.

Now the install. I'll have to do the pads next week, but maybe i can do the rotors this weekend.

Thanks for all the input guys. Cheers.

 

don't forget to bed in(break in) the pads correctly, it'll make the brakes feel sooo good.... there is also a break in procedure for the rotors, but I did'nt even bother as the rotors are so cheap and I never knew rotors needed to be broken in.

and remember you dont have a race brakes, just better than stock; semi-aggressive street setup which can lock up the brakes whenever needed