Newbie needs brake upgrade advice !
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Newbie needs brake upgrade advice !
Hello everyone,
I am enjoying the heck out of my recently purchased low mile 2000 ws6 trans am but there are a few things I will want to upgrade in the future including the brakes.I find when i am driving "exuberantly" the braking is a little lacking.This is a stock ,street only car and i have no interest whatsoever in "bling" or any cool fancy stuff.I just want to know if there is a relatively simple way to make a significant difference in the braking power of my car.
I can do the work myself but for sure will be keeping my stock 17in rims and dont want to run any wheel spacers or anything like that.
For whatever reason i like the idea of using OEM type parts if possible,thanks !!
I am enjoying the heck out of my recently purchased low mile 2000 ws6 trans am but there are a few things I will want to upgrade in the future including the brakes.I find when i am driving "exuberantly" the braking is a little lacking.This is a stock ,street only car and i have no interest whatsoever in "bling" or any cool fancy stuff.I just want to know if there is a relatively simple way to make a significant difference in the braking power of my car.
I can do the work myself but for sure will be keeping my stock 17in rims and dont want to run any wheel spacers or anything like that.
For whatever reason i like the idea of using OEM type parts if possible,thanks !!
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There is absolutely no performance reason to upgrade to big brakes on a street car. What you do need is a decent set of pads and rotors. Then when doing the install make sure the calipers are in good shape and are not spread. I would also replace the caliper guide pins and brake pad shims while your in there. It's cheep insurance.
For pads and rotors I recommend Hawk HPS and Brembo Blank Rotors.
For pads and rotors I recommend Hawk HPS and Brembo Blank Rotors.
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I agree with these guys. 2 different pads can produce very different results. I had QuiteStop pads and they would immediately fade at high speeds. Switched to ceramics and they were very fade restant but have less initial bite. I then had Hawk HPS and they are great except they got a little squirrly on me on a high speed track. I just changed them to HP+. I'll see how those do but am thinking I will end up back with ceramics.
I just have these, high-temp fluid, and Powerslot rotors. I can do a 25 minute session on the road coarse with zero brake problems and still get into the ABS so I feel I have plenty of braking power. I don't know that the Powerslots do much but they can take a hell of a lot of abuse.
I just have these, high-temp fluid, and Powerslot rotors. I can do a 25 minute session on the road coarse with zero brake problems and still get into the ABS so I feel I have plenty of braking power. I don't know that the Powerslots do much but they can take a hell of a lot of abuse.
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The brembo rotor's won't make any noticable difference on the street.
Check your stock rotor's thickness. If it's in spec then I'd keep the stock rotor. If it's close, then I'd consider replacing it.
Check your stock rotor's thickness. If it's in spec then I'd keep the stock rotor. If it's close, then I'd consider replacing it.
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New pads, flush your fluid, keep stock rotors if they're in good shape (not grooved or bad looking).
All you will need. It'll cost roughly $200, and give you all you want. Hawk HPS or Carbotech Bobcats are great street pads. Hawk HP+ and Carbotech AX6 are good for REALLY aggressive street or autox usage.
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Also, just a tid-bit. Crossdrilled/slotted rotors offer NO performance increase. I put a set on my 88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, car weighs about 200 more pounds than an F-body. I didn't change the pads, calipers, or anything else, just stuck em on for looks primarily. They gave me no performance, no decrease in fade, nothing.
Just a heads up since many people "upgrade" to them.
Just a heads up since many people "upgrade" to them.