most cost-effective brake mod for 01?
03-01-2004, 05:00 PM
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Car Info: '01 GM6 Coupe Blue Ridge Pearl
most cost-effective brake mod for 01?
What sort of brakes/brake mod will I get the best bang for buck out of on a 2001?
Obviously, steel brake lines and more solid master cylinder bracket.
I know the WRX front rotors are mountable with an inexpensive bracket and the stock calipers. how is that going to affect my front/rear bias?
how do the other brake kits compare, in price and performance, to the STi setup?
What about pads?
Obviously, steel brake lines and more solid master cylinder bracket.
I know the WRX front rotors are mountable with an inexpensive bracket and the stock calipers. how is that going to affect my front/rear bias?
how do the other brake kits compare, in price and performance, to the STi setup?
What about pads?
03-02-2004, 06:08 PM
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Ah, spirited driving. occasional mountain runs. I need good cold grip, (emergencies ya know) but also something that won't fade badly if hot. don't need heavy-duty or scary track pads.
03-02-2004, 06:19 PM
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I would just upgrade your pads first and see if that is enough, usually it is.
Try some Axxis Metal Masters or Carbotech Bobcats or Hawk HPS.
I ran Carbotech Panther Plus front pads when I had the stock calipers with DBA slotted rotors, they worked great for spirited driving, but of course dusted alot and made noise.
I now use Stoptech BBK with panther plus pads.
Try some Axxis Metal Masters or Carbotech Bobcats or Hawk HPS.
I ran Carbotech Panther Plus front pads when I had the stock calipers with DBA slotted rotors, they worked great for spirited driving, but of course dusted alot and made noise.
I now use Stoptech BBK with panther plus pads.
03-05-2004, 10:43 AM
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Best bang for the buck brake upgrades are:
1) BETTER PADS; I use Hawk HPS on my REX and love them. They don't dust as much as the AXXIS pads
2) BETTER BRAKE FLUID: I switched to MOTUL RBF 600 when had my brakes done. You won't believe how different the brakes felt w/ just changing the fluid.
3) SS LINES: You already know this
These 3 upgrades shouldn't cost you more than $300 in parts. Good luck and happy moddin.
-Soren
1) BETTER PADS; I use Hawk HPS on my REX and love them. They don't dust as much as the AXXIS pads
2) BETTER BRAKE FLUID: I switched to MOTUL RBF 600 when had my brakes done. You won't believe how different the brakes felt w/ just changing the fluid.
3) SS LINES: You already know this
These 3 upgrades shouldn't cost you more than $300 in parts. Good luck and happy moddin.
-Soren
03-13-2004, 06:10 PM
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Darwin - Stoptech offers a great solution to your question that offers some choices for your driving needs. And it is one of the most cost effective packages on the market!
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=23603
Here is the link to my thread.
The Staged kits from Stoptech are your best bets!
Stage 1 Kit for your car - $255 shipped
Stage 2 Kit for your car - $580 shipped
Give it a look and see what you think! I am a dealer for Stoptech direct so anything ships fast to you! Let me know if I can help!
Thanks,
Brian
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https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=23603
Here is the link to my thread.
The Staged kits from Stoptech are your best bets!
Stage 1 Kit for your car - $255 shipped
Stage 2 Kit for your car - $580 shipped
Give it a look and see what you think! I am a dealer for Stoptech direct so anything ships fast to you! Let me know if I can help!
Thanks,
Brian
Flash N Dash Performance
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