What are good Brakes for stopping power
05-01-2007, 03:09 PM
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What are good Brakes for stopping power Im intrested in getting better brakes for my 00 A-4 Trans am. It has some mods so it has good horsepower. Right now i just have the factory brake system and ceramic pads on the car but i want a better system that has better stopping power. I was thinking maybe cross drilled/slotted with better pads. Anyone offer any suggestion on name brands . Thanks
05-01-2007, 03:17 PM
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Dude. there are plenty of threads about this topic. If your on budget just do a corvette rotors and caliper upgrade. If you want the best go for kits by Wilwood or Baer etc.
05-01-2007, 04:26 PM
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There is even a sticky with this exact topic:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....91&postcount=5
That topic is in the second sticky at the top of this section.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....91&postcount=5
That topic is in the second sticky at the top of this section.
05-02-2007, 02:40 PM
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Just remimber that the only time u need better rotors and pads is to stop a number of times. Can u turn ur abs light on with ur current brakes? if yes better tires will do more to stop ur car than better brakes
05-02-2007, 04:43 PM
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I have the Baer Eradispeeds and Hawk pads on all four corners. Significant improvement over stock. The stock calipers have some good clamping force so if you are on a budget, I would just replace the rotors and pads.
I think I paid around $700 bucks for the rotors and pads.
I think I paid around $700 bucks for the rotors and pads.
05-02-2007, 04:51 PM
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The most economical setup is going to be Brembo blanks and Hawk Pads along with a brake fluid change. All of this for under 400 bucks and will feel night and day difference from what you have now.