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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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I tried a couple of searches and didnt get much luck. I would like to upgrade my brake pads, break lines, and possibly get new rotors. I autocross 4-5 times a year, and my car is not daily driven. My Goal Improve brakeing distance and feel for a reasonable ammount of money.

Brake Pad Questions:
Ive been looking at the HPS+ pads, how do they compare to the new ceramic pads?

Brake Line Questions:
Which of the Stainless brake line kits support cars with traction control? The websites arent very clear on if they support them or not.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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what I was told was OEM blank rotors would work just fine, Brembo Blanks cost more but are probably better, but get a set of great pads and some great fluid.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Bump for advice.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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brembo blanks- best stock replacment, or convert over to corvette front rotors and calipers.

The lines- you should call the sponsors to the right and figure out what will work best for your application.

Pads- everyone seems to like the hawk pads, or the green stuff pads.

Flush out the fluid and put some good stuff back in. I would reccommend along the lines of a DOT4- as it has a higher boiling point, and if you are autocrossing you will need every little bit.
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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I use brembo blanks, hawk HPS, earl steel brake lines and SuperBlue ATE fluid. Makes for a huge improvement over stock. Plus the pads don't dust that much.
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