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Old 01-26-2006, 10:21 PM
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Re: 94 accord big brake upgrade kit

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Originally Posted by theclassic32
would it make sense to add a big brake kit for the rear? i was talking to a rep at precision braking whch use wilwood calipers, he said i can get one custom made for the rear with 13" rotors for like $1500 and the front would be around $1200
No, because 80% of the braking force is at the front of the car (think about what the front of your car does when you break) and adding more to the rear will throw the braking balance and bias of the car off enough to be dangerous to your life, seriously no kidding!
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