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Brakes Brakes Brakes
Recently purchased an '06 TSX and am lovin' it. The brakes are working good thus far (only have 1700 miles on it) but I've heard that aftermarket rotors and/or pads are the way to go.
Any recommendations on what path to take? I've heard the the Hawk pads are pretty darn good so I will look at those, but rotors are another story.
I've heard Powerslot, Rotora are pretty good, but would you recommend slotted, drilled or slotted & drilled? I think I'd probably just put these on the front, then put the stock fronts in the rear. (Rear brakes are a solid rotor)
Also, is there such a think as caliper paint? I think red or yellow would look sweet with the carbon gray,
Craig
Any recommendations on what path to take? I've heard the the Hawk pads are pretty darn good so I will look at those, but rotors are another story.
I've heard Powerslot, Rotora are pretty good, but would you recommend slotted, drilled or slotted & drilled? I think I'd probably just put these on the front, then put the stock fronts in the rear. (Rear brakes are a solid rotor)
Also, is there such a think as caliper paint? I think red or yellow would look sweet with the carbon gray,
Craig
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I ran a search on this last night, on account that im looking to upgrade as well. If you check the sponsered sales section, excelerate is selling rotors rotors at what seems a good price.
This thread though will probably answer your questions.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=rotors
This thread though will probably answer your questions.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=rotors
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You cannot put your front rotor on the back. It won't fit. I almost order the powerslut rotor too but my local mechanics told me that the powerslut rotor is as easy wrap as the oem one. The Canadian distributor already dropped the line because they got too many warranty claim.
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Originally Posted by cmschmie
Recently purchased an '06 TSX and am lovin' it. The brakes are working good thus far (only have 1700 miles on it) but I've heard that aftermarket rotors and/or pads are the way to go.
Any recommendations on what path to take? I've heard the the Hawk pads are pretty darn good so I will look at those, but rotors are another story.
I've heard Powerslot, Rotora are pretty good, but would you recommend slotted, drilled or slotted & drilled? I think I'd probably just put these on the front, then put the stock fronts in the rear. (Rear brakes are a solid rotor)
Also, is there such a think as caliper paint? I think red or yellow would look sweet with the carbon gray,
Craig
Any recommendations on what path to take? I've heard the the Hawk pads are pretty darn good so I will look at those, but rotors are another story.
I've heard Powerslot, Rotora are pretty good, but would you recommend slotted, drilled or slotted & drilled? I think I'd probably just put these on the front, then put the stock fronts in the rear. (Rear brakes are a solid rotor)
Also, is there such a think as caliper paint? I think red or yellow would look sweet with the carbon gray,
Craig
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I went with RacingBrake UP fronts, Powerslut rears, and Hawk HPS pads all around. I also upgraded to Goodridge SS lines but that may just be overkill. This setup is far far superior to what comes stock.
Personally I'd suggest slotted rather than x-drilled. The difference has been debated to the hilt and can be found through a few searches.
Don't forget to upgrade your tires too. That makes a significant difference. I bought the Goodyes Eagle F1 GS-D3
Personally I'd suggest slotted rather than x-drilled. The difference has been debated to the hilt and can be found through a few searches.
Don't forget to upgrade your tires too. That makes a significant difference. I bought the Goodyes Eagle F1 GS-D3
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Oh yeah...tires and wheels will be my first upgrade. Looking at 5 spoke wheels, I just like those the best (would consider 7 if price and style are right).
For tires, I think I'm going to go with a high (ultra-high) performance all season tire. I'm liking the Avon and Yokos that I've seen. They are priced right and have had a lot of good reviews at TireRack
For tires, I think I'm going to go with a high (ultra-high) performance all season tire. I'm liking the Avon and Yokos that I've seen. They are priced right and have had a lot of good reviews at TireRack
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I wouldn't depend on a Powerslut. You think you might have something special going on and then, gone... They go off with whatever new car comes along.
P.S. - I you do go with a Powerslut it's a good idea to get new rubber.
P.S. - I you do go with a Powerslut it's a good idea to get new rubber.
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Originally Posted by Schizm
I went with RacingBrake UP fronts, Powerslut rears, and Hawk HPS pads all around. I also upgraded to Goodridge SS lines but that may just be overkill. This setup is far far superior to what comes stock.
Personally I'd suggest slotted rather than x-drilled. The difference has been debated to the hilt and can be found through a few searches.
Don't forget to upgrade your tires too. That makes a significant difference. I bought the Goodyes Eagle F1 GS-D3
Personally I'd suggest slotted rather than x-drilled. The difference has been debated to the hilt and can be found through a few searches.
Don't forget to upgrade your tires too. That makes a significant difference. I bought the Goodyes Eagle F1 GS-D3
One word about the SS lines: they are probably the best upgrade you can do to increase the responsiveness and consistency of any braking system. The pedal will feel more rigid, and when the calipers begin to engage the pads against the rotor surface, you will no longer feel that mushy effect (as though there's a pillow between the caliper and pad). If I had to choose only one upgrade to perform, it would definitely be SS lines.
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Listen to this gentleman. I've done the exact same thing and it has made driving the car so much more fun.
One word about the SS lines: they are probably the best upgrade you can do to increase the responsiveness and consistency of any braking system. The pedal will feel more rigid, and when the calipers begin to engage the pads against the rotor surface, you will no longer feel that mushy effect (as though there's a pillow between the caliper and pad). If I had to choose only one upgrade to perform, it would definitely be SS lines.
One word about the SS lines: they are probably the best upgrade you can do to increase the responsiveness and consistency of any braking system. The pedal will feel more rigid, and when the calipers begin to engage the pads against the rotor surface, you will no longer feel that mushy effect (as though there's a pillow between the caliper and pad). If I had to choose only one upgrade to perform, it would definitely be SS lines.
I second the point about upgrading the brakes with one caveat; you might want to upgrade the rear sway bar first, it's cheaper to do.
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Hawk Pads HPS + SS Goddrich lines + Racing Brake rotors =
If you want to save some money I wouldn't even get new rear rotors. They don't handle near as much of the braking of the car as do the fronts.
If you want to save some money I wouldn't even get new rear rotors. They don't handle near as much of the braking of the car as do the fronts.
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Originally Posted by gvtsx
Hawk Pads HPS + SS Goddrich lines + Racing Brake rotors =
If you want to save some money I wouldn't even get new rear rotors. They don't handle near as much of the braking of the car as do the fronts.
If you want to save some money I wouldn't even get new rear rotors. They don't handle near as much of the braking of the car as do the fronts.
Have you installed the lines yet?
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I had the powersluts installed at all 4 corners about 2 weeks ago, along with Axxis Ultimate pads. I ordered goodridge lines but they haven't come in yet. So far I like the setup. Stopping feels more solid now.
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Last weekend I installed SNYPER Performance drilled and slotted rotors front and rear with Snypers carbon-kevlar metallic composite competion pads all around. So far they feel amazing compared to the oem shit but I've also been real careful to follow their instructions for break-in.
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Originally Posted by TSX2345
Have you installed the lines yet?
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Originally Posted by rmpage
One word about the SS lines: they are probably the best upgrade you can do to increase the responsiveness and consistency of any braking system. The pedal will feel more rigid, and when the calipers begin to engage the pads against the rotor surface, you will no longer feel that mushy effect (as though there's a pillow between the caliper and pad). If I had to choose only one upgrade to perform, it would definitely be SS lines.
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finally had the opportunity to replace my front rotors and pads all around,
brembo blanks with hawk hps pads up front and so generic ceramic pads for the rear..with the help of a friend and his tools install was straightforward....
haven't had much ride time to see how well this setup performs...
brembo blanks with hawk hps pads up front and so generic ceramic pads for the rear..with the help of a friend and his tools install was straightforward....
haven't had much ride time to see how well this setup performs...
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Originally Posted by daddydliv
I had the powersluts installed at all 4 corners about 2 weeks ago, along with Axxis Ultimate pads. I ordered goodridge lines but they haven't come in yet. So far I like the setup. Stopping feels more solid now.
Another thread was bickering about how the lines won't make any difference. Personally, I've seen some pretty impressive changes with just lines, but not on a TSX, so I wanted to hear what you had to say.
thx.
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