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04-20-2007, 11:16 AM
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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?
04-20-2007, 11:22 AM
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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.
04-20-2007, 03:58 PM
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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.
04-20-2007, 04:17 PM
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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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04-21-2007, 02:44 PM
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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.