joerockt

Thanks to cmf, I got a set of Stoptechs for the front and Rotoras for the rear. Finished the install this afternoon. I'm glad I did this myself as I learned a lot about the braking system. Took about 6 hours total, going really slow. I would feel complely confident now changing pads when the time comes.

I didnt change the pads, but on my test runs, I noticed quite a difference in stopping. Very impressed...Another 15K and I'll change the pads with Hawk or EBC's

Here are some pics:

Rear


Front

jiggaman

good job man!

jlukja

Joe. You gotta do something about that wheel gap.


























, they look good.

GSGOMEZ

It looked nice!!!!!!!!

joerockt

Didja happen to notice the jackstands?

Thanks guys

jlukja

thats what the was for. Must be late, nobody appreciates my humor.

joerockt

Fucktard

jlukja

There it is. Its been almost a whole week.


But, seriously. Do they just stop shorter than the stock rotors? Initial bite better? More linear? Were your OEM's warping?

joerockt

Initial bite is margnally better, I think better brake pads would fix that. But, once they grab, they definatly stop shorter then the oem's. I was suspecting warped rotors because I was getting a wheel shake during hard breaking. So far so good with these.

peter_bigblock

Dyno?!! (Had to do it.)

moda_way

Actually, its a good thing these are the stock size b/c I was watching a show where they installed a BBK on an RSX and it did reduce the whp even though the BBK was lighter (I think it was 5-7 whp). Centrifical (sp?) forces of the larger rotor reduced whp b/c it took more force to move the weight which was further outside than the stock rotors.


Keep us up to date joe!!

cmf

Did you paint the open surface on the front rotors?

joerockt

Paint???? HELL NO Your looking at bare metal baby. Sanded all the rust off.

I did paint the rotor "hubs" black again.

greendestiny

why didn't you get the cross-drilled and slotted rotors?

i had a cross drilled/slotted brembo blanks on my old 96 civic ex..and that thing gave me tremendous stopping power...but it also locked up my tires fast...haha no abs.

joerockt

Because these were given to me.

And besides, I really dont like that look. A little too busy for me...

lito

nice

GIBSON6594

Looks good Joe

yuhoo22

looks great....that might be my next project. Did you change the brake lines too? If so, to what?

joerockt

Making sure I did this right was hard enough. So no, I didnt replace the lines. However, I might consider it when I bleed the brakes at 30K.

zazen721

can you take a full side shot for us?? =)

joerockt

Sure. Im going to wash it this afternoon and I'll snap a few...

zazen721

awesome, cant wait!

joerockt

Ok, well here is the best I could do. I took larger pics of the whole car, but the file size was just too big for imageshack. So I just took half and resized...

Tsx536

Looks great man

I almost bought those from CMF. Glad the rotors stayed in the acurazine family though

dom

Sorry if I missed it by we didn't you change pads as well?

Car looks sharp BTW.

joerockt

I had enough pad left so I really didnt think it was necessary. And since the rotors were already grooved from cmf's use, the pads seemed to seat fine. Breaking is smooth.

I have noticed that these rotors rust a lot more after a wash then the stocks do. But it all comes off after a quick drive...

zazen721

looks great, thanks for the picture!

kaliraver69

what stuff do you put on your wheels? BTW nice clean ride.

CarbonGray Earl

Very nice, Joe. but I'm only replying because I'm sure you'd agree that
Mr Pibb + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious.

That SNL skit was awesome.....carry on....

jonnerd154

wait, you reduced the breaking surface without increasing the gripping power of the pads so logically you should only notice a change in high speed sustained braking that causes high rotor temperatures. All other braking performance should be compromised


...or am I missing something?

joerockt

Thanks man...I use Poorboy's Bold and Bright for the tires and Klasse All-in-one polish for the rims...

joerockt

joerockt

I guess on paper that makes sense. Havent had a chance yet to take it through the canyons and see if breaking changes from the top or bottom of the mountain. I noticed fading with the stocks so I should be able to tell the diff...

However, unless its subconscious, breaking during normal driving is better if not the same then with the stock rotors. It most definitely isnt worse, or I would have noticed.

HoRRo

Nice rotors, although I'm not a fan of cross-drilled, prefer slotted.

Also noticed that many people spell "breaking" when it should be "braking"......

joerockt

Well, if you look at the very first post, I spelt it correctly. Don't know how or why my spelling changed from then to now. But thanks for catching it spelling police!

HoRRo

We'll just blame jonnerd154 for influencing that.......

jonnerd154

Doh! It was late and after a full day of skiing...lame excuse, I know.

I do actually know how to spell and I hope I'm not going to be cast as the young, moronic and uneducated kid now.


I'm glad you had that outcome with the new rotors, now just think about what you'll get with aggressive pads!

joerockt

I think I'm set on the EBC Green Stuff. I'll let the stocks wear out before I do.

jonnerd154

Yeah man, I changed out my whole brake setup last year with Rotora slotted, Axxis Ultimates and Goodridge SS lines - no regrets except that the Axxis pads squeal like a pig. I'll probly use Green Stuff next time I change the pads - I've heard nothing but good things about them.

joerockt

I might do the SS lines as well when I change the pads and bleed the system...