opinion on brake upgrade
#1
opinion on brake upgrade
Ihave a 95 and am considering going to ls1 brakes. I can get akit for around $200. Wanted to know if anyone has done this and what kind of difference it made. I just know my buddys ss will stop about 10 timesbetter than my car. Also anybody know where it might be cheaper. thanks.
#2
My suggestion would be not to a "hybrid" conversion rather do a good brake job, rotors turned and balanced, then do some agressive pads. Not a full on race pad but something better than stock. A ceramic or copper compond will give you quite a bit more stopping power and not chew the rotors to bad.
#3
Originally posted by 944v8inDFW
My suggestion would be not to a "hybrid" conversion rather do a good brake job, rotors turned and balanced, then do some agressive pads. Not a full on race pad but something better than stock. A ceramic or copper compond will give you quite a bit more stopping power and not chew the rotors to bad.
My suggestion would be not to a "hybrid" conversion rather do a good brake job, rotors turned and balanced, then do some agressive pads. Not a full on race pad but something better than stock. A ceramic or copper compond will give you quite a bit more stopping power and not chew the rotors to bad.
#4
Good pads, not Autozone replacements, and good brake fluid (dot 4 or 5) and maybe stainless steel brakelines are a good start. Count on a good set of 4 pads being about $150. Mentex or Pagid are good "autocross" type pads that will offer a more agressive stopping reaction. Stainless Steal lines will help a bit as well. And ALWAYS and did I Say ALWAYS change your brake fluid to a high heat fluid. Mind you I am in the german car world and the $150 is an average price of good pads. Not too sure on the americian side.
#6
Over 400 hp in a less than 2500 pound car that handles very well is a mind bender Put it in top gear mash the gas and it pulls until you run out of road! I love to Decimate the ricers in the hondas with a body kit and loud exhaust After the first light they are too embarassed to pull up by me at the second When you hear the car run with just a supertrapp muffler you know it is all business. More fun than i ever imagined!
#7
I have similar problem.My 96 vert stops like crap.I have quietstop pads front brand new and was thinking of going to new rotors and back pads but think just would like the ls1 front setup.I have an ls1 and it stops fantastic with just kvr rotors and quietstop pads on it with no noise and next to no dusting.
So where can you get this ls1 kit.I already have ls1 rotors to use so do you just need to buy calipers brackets..anyone know exactly what I need to get.?
So where can you get this ls1 kit.I already have ls1 rotors to use so do you just need to buy calipers brackets..anyone know exactly what I need to get.?
#8
Re: opinion on brake upgrade
Originally posted by jasonmcf
Ihave a 95 and am considering going to ls1 brakes. I can get akit for around $200. Wanted to know if anyone has done this and what kind of difference it made. I just know my buddys ss will stop about 10 timesbetter than my car. Also anybody know where it might be cheaper. thanks.
Ihave a 95 and am considering going to ls1 brakes. I can get akit for around $200. Wanted to know if anyone has done this and what kind of difference it made. I just know my buddys ss will stop about 10 timesbetter than my car. Also anybody know where it might be cheaper. thanks.
#9
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Re: opinion on brake upgrade
Originally posted by jasonmcf
Ihave a 95 and am considering going to ls1 brakes. I can get akit for around $200. Wanted to know if anyone has done this and what kind of difference it made. I just know my buddys ss will stop about 10 timesbetter than my car. Also anybody know where it might be cheaper. thanks.
Ihave a 95 and am considering going to ls1 brakes. I can get akit for around $200. Wanted to know if anyone has done this and what kind of difference it made. I just know my buddys ss will stop about 10 timesbetter than my car. Also anybody know where it might be cheaper. thanks.
david
#12
Oh, and do NOT just turn your rotors. All you are doing is removing material for the brakes to dissapate heat into. If you want something good, and want to do it the right way, at the very least, get some cheap replacement rotors from like Autozone or something. But if you are looking at the LS1 upgrade, do it, its worth it!
#14
Originally posted by eagleknight97
Oh, and do NOT just turn your rotors. All you are doing is removing material for the brakes to dissapate heat into. If you want something good, and want to do it the right way, at the very least, get some cheap replacement rotors from like Autozone or something. But if you are looking at the LS1 upgrade, do it, its worth it!
Oh, and do NOT just turn your rotors. All you are doing is removing material for the brakes to dissapate heat into. If you want something good, and want to do it the right way, at the very least, get some cheap replacement rotors from like Autozone or something. But if you are looking at the LS1 upgrade, do it, its worth it!
i am extremely pleased with the braking performance of the SL1 brakes over the stock LT1 setup
if you want some really good brake pads, look into EBC brakes, some of the best in the business