Larger rear brakes
curlybandit
08-06-2004, 02:50 PM
Does anyone know if it is possible to install larger brake pads for the rear brakes in a 1991 Buick regal GS coupe? The existing pads are about as big as 9 volt battery. The rear is clearly underpowered for the size of the car, and I would like to fix this problem. Anyone heard of anything? Thanks.
Curlybandit
Curlybandit
Ruley73
08-09-2004, 11:05 AM
You definitely can't install bigger pads using your OE braking system.
Your other choice would be to buy pads made of better friction material. I would shoot for carbon metallic or ceramic pads. If you are just looking for better braking in general I would first try using the better pads up front first because they do perform 70-80% of overall braking. If you just put the better pads on the rear you probably wouldn't notice much of a difference.
If you are willing swap parts to improve braking refer to the link below.
http://www.w-body.com/upgrades/brakes-rotors.html
Your other choice would be to buy pads made of better friction material. I would shoot for carbon metallic or ceramic pads. If you are just looking for better braking in general I would first try using the better pads up front first because they do perform 70-80% of overall braking. If you just put the better pads on the rear you probably wouldn't notice much of a difference.
If you are willing swap parts to improve braking refer to the link below.
http://www.w-body.com/upgrades/brakes-rotors.html
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