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#16
03-05-2002, 05:28 PM
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I think it is highly recommended that you put new pads with your new rotors. Maybe you coule even find a pad/rotor set for a good deal
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#17
03-06-2002, 07:29 PM
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The pads are new. But since yesterday I have looked online and found no good deals on rotors. The best ones I saw were the Powerslot X-drilled and they were $175 a pair. I also found out that I am getting a new car so the plain-jane Honda rotors are going on. Thanks for the advice though. Some of you guys may remember me from Purehonda.com (Prelude4me) I just recently found this site and was glad of it.
Alan
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#18
03-10-2002, 04:34 AM
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True that better tires will enable you to stop quicker....But the rating onthe tire you need to look at is the TRACTION raitng on the side of the tire. UTQG ratings for the TRACTION rating is from A - C. A being great, C = sux. They test this by wet braking distance on a straightaway... The better the rating, the lesser distance you'll need to stop.
BUT: I did upgrade my brakes on my 5th gen (for safety issues. some idiots in hawaii don't know how to drive and panic stop on the freeway going 60mph) I upgraded to AEM pads, POWERSOLT rotors and Goodridge brake lines.... Man let me tellyou... It's like DAY and night!!! ESP with the brake lines...Pedal is SOLID in all conditions and the braking distances are MUCH shorter and require much less pressure. Tires do make a difference, cause they're the SHOES for you car..But I did the upgrade WITH my stock RE92's, and baby it made a huge difference! If you're looking for a great deal... www.landspeedracing.com They have a package deal with pads/rotors/brake lines... Cheaper than anyone else I found on the web! Good luck!
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#19
03-10-2002, 09:21 AM
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#20
03-11-2002, 02:04 AM
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ahahahahahah! Do what YOU want man! If was me..Id do it all over again!!!!
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#21
03-11-2002, 11:16 AM
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But I definetly need some brake upgrade. But I donīt have any idea what to do!?
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#22
03-11-2002, 06:15 PM
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The traction rating, while intresting, it pretty much a worthless rating. It's not consistent across years (they change exactly what each letter means every so often) and it only has to do with wet, straight-line stopping distance, completely regardless of dry stopping distance or lateral traction (wet or dry). And anyway, any tire that I'd even pretend to consider would have a 'AA' rating (introduced in 1997). Here's how to know if you need better brakes: After you get great tires, find a stretch of dry, smooth road where you can practice a panic stop (e.g. no traffic at all). Get on the gas and take it up to a typical freeway cruising speed (i.e. 75 MPH, YMMV). Now, pretend there is suddenly an accident in front of you. Instantly jam on the brakes as hard as you can and keep steering straight ahead. If the ABS kicked in nearly immediately after you hit the brakes, then you have more brake traction than tire traction. If the ABS didn't kick in until your speed significantly dropped, then you have more tire traction than brake traction. Take it all the way down to 5 MPH, then pick it back up at a slow cruise for a couple of minutes to cool everything off. Don't repeat this test without a significant cool off period. Here's the idea -> If the brakes can make the tire stop spinning even at high speed, there is no advantage to getting better brakes - they are already doing more than enough - the tire traction is the weak link. If the brakes can NOT make the tire stop spinning at high speed, then they are the weak link; better brakes will let you take advantage of all the traction you tire affords you. The above is true for the occasional panic stop during street driving. When you're talking about circuit track or rally racing, it's a totally different story and a lot of other factors come into play. If you want to make your brakes just "feel" better, i.e. less pedal mush; just start by changing the fluid often (every 6mos or so) - that is by far the biggest factor in pedal feel. Use a high-quality fluid, I'd highly recommend "ATE Super Blue". Keeping your pedal firm also may decrease your 'reaction time' a bit, making it still easier for you to avoid an accident. Here's a table with the specs for some performance brake fluids: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t20986.html Upshot -> IMHO, high-traction tires and fresh brake fluid are the two biggest 'upgrades' you can make on a 5g Prelude. Start there, and you can always upgrade more if you need (or just want). 
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