brake setup
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brake setup i want to upgrade my front brakes while keeping it as cheap as possible. what is the best setup for the money, and how much does it cost?
I went with Brembo blanks and hawk HPS w/ate super blue fluid. Going on this weekend. Combo was around 230 +/-. got it all from Sam. Its a combo that a lot on here use. Ill let you know on Sun how it feels.
The c5 conversion won't be cheap. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but you would be spending around 700 or so for everything to do a C5 swap. The ls1 brakes are sufficient enough for even road racing if you set them up right.
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Here are a few points on upgrading f-body brakes:
If you are just looking for better-than-stock and stay on a budget:
* Brembo OEM blanks or AutoZone Duralast rotors (some on here autox with these)
* Hawke HPS pads (or a more aggressive pad if you wish -- pads are the actual friction material and make a bigger impact on braking performance than rotors)
* ATE Super Blue brake fluid (you'd be surprised how much a flush/bleed with new/better fluid improves pedal feel, and of course many other better properties of the new/better fluid)
If you want an improvement in braking for a little more money:
(in addition to above)
* C5 rotors and the requisite brackets and other items to make them fit
* More aggressive pads
* wider/stickier tires (yes tires, they are your physical contact to the ground)
If you want to spend more money:
* Big Brake Kit
If you want more info check out the Brake FAQ and do some searching (not getting judgmental even though I may sound it).
If you are just looking for better-than-stock and stay on a budget:
* Brembo OEM blanks or AutoZone Duralast rotors (some on here autox with these)
* Hawke HPS pads (or a more aggressive pad if you wish -- pads are the actual friction material and make a bigger impact on braking performance than rotors)
* ATE Super Blue brake fluid (you'd be surprised how much a flush/bleed with new/better fluid improves pedal feel, and of course many other better properties of the new/better fluid)
If you want an improvement in braking for a little more money:
(in addition to above)
* C5 rotors and the requisite brackets and other items to make them fit
* More aggressive pads
* wider/stickier tires (yes tires, they are your physical contact to the ground)
If you want to spend more money:
* Big Brake Kit
If you want more info check out the Brake FAQ and do some searching (not getting judgmental even though I may sound it).
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Originally Posted by silverbandit0996
where can i get a set of hawk pads at?
I purchased my Brembos and Hawk HPS pads from there.
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