SmackDown85

not sure which brakes to go with...i heard the wilwood big brake kit is nice as hell, but its around $1000...i could always go with the brembo xdrilled & slotted rotors w/ metal matrix pads on all 4 wheels, which would run me about $550..but do the wilwoods really perform that much better? let me know guys..thanks

Nealoc187

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The essential question is: Do you have wheels that can fit over bigger brakes? From your sig I see that you do, but do you have to switch to your stock wheels ever, like for winter? Brembos, Wilwoods, and even 300ZX WILL NOT fit under stock 15s or 16s.

KWheelzSB

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Note palm trees in his sig. pic. . .

(Valid point, just the same)




IMO, better brakes are always a good move. I always buy the best braking setup my budget will allow. That's why I'm running Brembo slotted rotors, Porterfield R4-S pads, Goodrich SS braided lines and ATE Super Blue DOT 4 racing fluid. (My budget wouldn't support a big-brake kit, so this was the best setup I could afford). I've been happy with it on the street and on roadcourse circuit racing.

Nealoc187

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Good call. Pretty much answers that then.

mitch33x

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If you can afford the Wilwood kit, I vote for that...

carnal_c30

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I say go for real big brakes if you can, the difference is amazing!!

but honestly you would be surprised on how good a set of pads and rotors will do

if you go track racing- maybe pick up a set of Hawk HP+ pads and an extra set of rotors- you will be stoppin like mad!

maxhead

So I guess getting a big brake kit also means buying an extra rim & tire for your spare. Because if kits don't fit under a 16' rim, they can't fit under a donut spare.

That's an extra $300 my budget can't handle right now.

mitch33x

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bottle of Fix a Flat

or

install the donut in the rear

carnal_c30

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just put the donut on the rear- its better there than the front anyways

I've run into that problem once or twice wasnt a big deal

big brakes man!!

maxhead

hmmm. Didn't think about that.

chris j vurnis

The Wilwoods are around 10 pounds lighter per wheel if I recall correctly. That would result in a noticeable ride quality improvement too.

mitch33x

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lighter...contributes to better braking, and acceleration