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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 04:05 AM
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Default Impending Brake Upgrade...Need Suggestions!

I can feel my microscopic stock rotors are warped - i can feel it in the brake pedal and in the steering wheel when I slow down...like the brakes grip more at a certain point in the wheel's revolution. I might have a little bit of time depending on how worn down the pads are.

So, if i've got to replace the rotors, i may as well go big, baby! Problem is, I've got 15" honda rims ('03 si) and need a good kit that will fit inside.

Any suggestions?
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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 04:23 AM
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11.1"x28mm NSX or Legend GS rotors and dual piston calipers. fits under stock 15" GSR wheels, and inexpensive to boot.
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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 07:24 AM
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sometimes depending on HOW warped your rotors are you can just have them resufaced. I upgraded to brembo cross drilled/ slotted rotors and went with VGX pads, works with stock calipers and stock setup.
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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 09:08 AM
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thank you both! I will look into these options...
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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 11:08 AM
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Default Re: Impending Brake Upgrade...Need Suggestions! (Crimson490)

Check to see if you can get your rotors turned (if they're within the service limit). You may not need to drop the money on a new set of rotors yet.

Also, before you think about increasing rotor size, try a fresh set of pads and fluid. You'd be amazed at how much a decent set of pads and fresh fluid will tighten up your brake system. Don't always go for the bigger solution.
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