more bite, without BBK?
05-20-2005, 12:12 AM
#1
more bite, without BBK?
Even with stock power I think the brakes are not a strong as they should be for the kind of speeds this car can reach.
Are there any options for upgrading braking performance that do not involve the BBK. I was thinking maybe bigger calipers/pads?
I want to keep my stock 16s and not spend much more than doing a regular brake job. The front pads are almost new so I just want to have some ideas before I eventually change those.
thanks in advance.
Are there any options for upgrading braking performance that do not involve the BBK. I was thinking maybe bigger calipers/pads?
I want to keep my stock 16s and not spend much more than doing a regular brake job. The front pads are almost new so I just want to have some ideas before I eventually change those.
thanks in advance.
Maybe stainless steel brake lines will give better feel...definitely get better tires too.
05-20-2005, 06:03 AM
#5
Better pads will make the most difference in pedal feel/bite.
On that topic, dont get metallic pads, they need more heat in them to stop well. Ceramic and organic pads generally have better cold bite.
On that topic, dont get metallic pads, they need more heat in them to stop well. Ceramic and organic pads generally have better cold bite.
05-20-2005, 06:15 AM
#6
i just replaced my brakes with new oem front calipers, PBR/axxis ultimates all around, and brembo OE blanks.
the difference from stock to this is remarkable. i attribute almost 100% to the pads
and like mzmtg said, i really notice the cold bite with these compared to stock
the difference from stock to this is remarkable. i attribute almost 100% to the pads
and like mzmtg said, i really notice the cold bite with these compared to stock
05-20-2005, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by zazon
i just replaced my brakes with new oem front calipers, PBR/axxis ultimates all around, and brembo OE blanks.
the difference from stock to this is remarkable. i attribute almost 100% to the pads
and like mzmtg said, i really notice the cold bite with these compared to stock
the difference from stock to this is remarkable. i attribute almost 100% to the pads
and like mzmtg said, i really notice the cold bite with these compared to stock
05-20-2005, 11:06 AM
#8
I think that cold bite is what I am lookin for in a way. All around feel and sooner bite is really what I'm lookin for. I have Kumho Ecsta tires and they grip all the handling and acceleration I throw at them so I think they are pretty solid. I DO have ABS and boy it kind of scared me when it kicked in. More than likely one of the reasons I'm lookin for a minor upgrade!
Are the upgraded pads around OEM cost? They seem like a good option for me.
Are the upgraded pads around OEM cost? They seem like a good option for me.
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