I want something better than the stock POSs, but not too expensive. Suggestions?

 

Tirerack usually has a decent selection. Alot of people like the Baer Eradispeeds.

 

yeah I might be needing this soon too.

 

It looks like the Eradispeeds arent avail for our cars, although the Powerslots are.

 

Hey, Howell Michigan! My mom is a teacher at your highschool. I'm just south of you.

 

My dad is a lifegaurd at the pool.

I'm moving back to the city in 2 weeks tho, to me Howell is in BFE.

 

if you want "performance" brakes i have no suggestions.

if you want stock peformance but a more durable brake pad try NAPA. they make 2 grades of stock replacement pads. i think the better pads are called NAPA GOLD. i've used them on several daily drivers. they hold up well, aren't too over-priced (although i've never priced Acura replacement pads), perform as well or better than the stock pads, don't fade any more than the stock pads, and don't squeel.

good luck.

 

Start with the rotors and get the slotted. Cross-drilled, from what I've heard and read, have a tendency to crack prematurely. I like the stock pads, not a lot of brake dust. If you want a firmer feel on the brake pedal, get some stainless steel braided lines.

 

rotora make front and back slotted rotors

 

I was thinking of getting the rotora slotted rotors, i recently had my rotors resurfaced for like the 3rd time i think, and they gave me new pads too. If i were to get the rotors now, I wouldn't need new pads right away would i?

 

this seems like a good site. http://www.nationalfleetparts.com/sp_performance.asp

 

I have heard and read bad things about cross-drilled and slotted rotors. The brake article on team integra seems to do a good job explaining why not to go with them. In short slotted and cross-drilled rotors are kind of a thing of the past. There main purpose is to relieve gasses given off from the pads, however with improved pad technology that gives off less gasses the risk of using a weaker slotted or cross-drilled rotor is not needed. Basically the best way to increase stopping power is to use a bigger blank rotor so has a larger surface area and cools faster. Couple this with a semimetal pad and you have a good setup going. This however is according to the article. Personally I have used powerstop cross-drilled rotors and never had a problem until I needed new pads and had to turn the rotors, that is when the slight shaking and pulsing happened. I vote Brembo blanks and some semimetal pads, just my $.02

 

brakeworld.com

 

When replacing rotors, you MUST buy new pads. When replacing just pads, you can simply just turn/resurface rotors, but it is not recommended.

A good slotted rotor (Rotora) and a ceramic based pad is the way to go (Axxis). If you want, change your brake fluid too. Full synthetic @ DOT 5.1 (NOT 5), Motul is the brand to look for.

 

I need new rotors/pads too and was contemplating Powerslot and axxis ultimates. I'm also thinking about the Brembo Blank option and the axxis ultimates. Anyone tried the second combo? The pads aren't too rough on the rotors are they?

 

BBK

 

im using hawk pads they work good

 

personal i think powerslot feels the same as the stock one to me, i have it on my cl,and it dont make much of a diffrence,except it chews up the pads a little faster

 

Thanks, I will probably have to replace them in the future sometime. So far the dealer has always done so under warranty. I was just wondering how many times the rotors could be resurfaced before they need to be replaced. I guess i will wait until they tell me i need new ones before i order up some new ones.

 

I wouldn't go more than 2 times resurfacing the rotors. I had mine replaced the 3rd time they were warped.

 

Really? Mine were done for the third time about 2 months ago, they replaced the pads, but not the rotors. I am gonna take it in for a servicing sometime in june cuz that will be the 4 yr mark since i bought it and the warranty is up.

 

I explained to the dealer than resurfacing the rotors over and over again will ruin the rotors and will not solve the problem. I asked them to replace the rotors and pads and they did.

I have 18K on these rotors/pads and I only get slight vibrations after some "spirited driving"

I warped my other sets every 7-8k before.

 

I have Brembo blanks (due to warped stocks) and Satisfied Pro Ceramic pads and after 300miles they feel a little better than stock. Rotors were $50/ea pads $79/pair at tirerack.com

 

I got the brembo cross drilled and slotted rotors...I love um!!!

 

Nice picture!

How do you like the wheels?

 

Here are some brake improvement options:

1) Change to aftermarket pads. This is the least expensive option, but will improve braking somewhat. CompTech sells Metal Master and R4S pads. But there a lots more out on the market that are as good.

2) Option 1) and change out your OEM rotors with crossed drilled and/or slotted rotors.

3) Change to SS brake lines and replace your brake fluid with a better fluid like Motul 600.

4) Big brake kit like Rotora or Brembo.