Need Better Brakes

[jdmlude_h22a]

I need better brakes for my lude b/c i'm upgrading the engine and i figure i need to upgrade the stopping power as well. I have ordered 17" wheels so a big brake kit wouldn't be a problem to fit on the car. I was looking for opions and links to products to i could make a final decision. Only thing i could really find was an AEM brig brake kit but is that the best thing i can do?

[BullShifter]

Baer, Brembo, & I forget the other.

[SilverY2KCivic]

Originally Posted by jackasssi

Baer, Brembo, & I forget the other.

Wilwood.

All are pretty reputable companies. Oh yeah, if they make a kit for your Prelude, look into Rotora, they are supposed to be one of the best on the market today, many track and drift teams use them.

[jdmlude_h22a]

The only one of those companies that i found that had stuff for my lude was baer. Now there system is about 200 more than the AEM kit. Which do you think is better, taking into account that the baer kit is over 200 more expensive. btw, it's a '93 S.

[BrokenLimits]

Your Stock Brakes can be fine. A cheaper method would be some PowerSlot Rotors and some nice pads. You would be suprised how good the car will stop.

[SilverY2KCivic]

Originally Posted by BrokenLimits

Your Stock Brakes can be fine. A cheaper method would be some PowerSlot Rotors and some nice pads. You would be suprised how good the car will stop.

True that. Actually a good combo would be either some Brembo blank rotors, or some Power Slots, and then a set of Hawk HPS or HP+ pads.

Oh, and I wouldn't count on AEM for brake systems outside of their pads which are decent. Their kits are like 90% for show purposes than anything else. Baer is all performance and purpose built.

[BullShifter]

Originally Posted by jdmlude_h22a

The only one of those companies that i found that had stuff for my lude was baer. Now there system is about 200 more than the AEM kit. Which do you think is better, taking into account that the baer kit is over 200 more expensive. btw, it's a '93 S.

Baer, they specialize in brakes. Don't forget larger brake rotor require more power to turn, less getting to the ground. If you don't really need the larger brakes stick with upgraded stock sized rotors as suggested above. I read an article about a brake upgrade on a RSX that lost 12HP to the wheels just from the larger heavier rotors.

[phoenixitc]

Just had Brembo slotted rotors and AEM pads put on front of my 95 Accord EX. I'm in the process of breaking them in but the feel is good. I'll be installing a stainless steel line kit in a couple of weeks.

[Doubletap]

I just installed some Brembo Blanks and EBC Greenstuff pads. THe stopping power is awesome. Make sure you bed in the pads and discs. It makes a huge difference in the stopping power immediatly. YOu can get the blanks from www.importrp.com they cost me $120 (shipped) for my integra. and www.Tirerack.com can get you either the EBC Greenstuff of Hawk pads for about the same. Then grab a Helms manual from www.helminc.com and you can do it yourself for about $300 instead of 2500 for that big brake kit that is just gonna suck up the horsepower from your new motor upgrades.

DoubleTap

[phoenixitc]

I've received several different suggestions on how to bed new rotors and pads. What's the proper method with Brembos and AEMs? I've been told go nice and easy for first 500 miles, then do a series of stops from 80-5mph successively.

[phoenixitc]

I called AEM for suggestions. I got an interesting comment from a "tech" when I asked about bedding new rotors and pads. First he said I probably ruined the pads since I've driven about 50 miles without bedding them. He then stated that I should have not used new rotors with the new pads. He then then stated that the AEM process is to do three hard stops 30-5mph, then three 40-5mph, then three 50-5mph. After the nine stops I should allow the rotors and pads to cool down. He finished the conversation by stating he had no idea how Brembo would want the rotors bedded.

I went ahead and followed his suggestion and did the nine stops. Very nice feel to the brakes when I did the stops.