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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Need help! Need new breaks

Sorry guys i'm new to this and i need peoples help. My Acura TL 2005 breaks are beginning to suck and i need to replace the whole break(rotors, pads, calipers). i have no idea what kind of brand or where to get it for a deal and instead of going to the dealer i have a friend who can install the parts for me. But i just need to get the parts. I am a big plus on safety, so the breaks will have to be amazing on stopping.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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i'm sure the calipers are just fine,
replace the pads, rotors, get stainless steel brake lines, and some better brake fluid.
google heeltoe automotive. use the coupon code acurazinerocks to get a discount
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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any pad, rotor, brake lines on that website brand wise?
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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I'm very new to this, i have no clue about brand, or what brembo is
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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If you are this noobish (no offense) call Heel Toe and they will guide you through and explain your situation. Also, 04socalTL is probably correct, you just probably need to replace the pads and maybe rotors (depends on your issue). Just be clear on what you are looking for i.e. performance pads, daily driven, etc.

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What the hell is up with people who cant spell brakes from break. Two different meaning people!? Again, no offense.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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Wow! What happened to my post telling him to get in touch with Tim at Acura of Peoria?
www.oemacurparts.com Did the mods remove it?

If thats the case I would appreciate a couple thing.........
1 a message telling me as much, and 2 updating the vendor list so it has accurate information! Cause its not accurate info on there right now!
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by yahpalcal
Sorry guys i'm new to this and i need peoples help. My Acura TL 2005 breaks are beginning to suck and i need to replace the whole break(rotors, pads, calipers). i have no idea what kind of brand or where to get it for a deal and instead of going to the dealer i have a friend who can install the parts for me. But i just need to get the parts. I am a big plus on safety, so the breaks will have to be amazing on stopping.
Upgrading brakes won't make the car stop any quicker, only tires can do that.

Why do you want to replace the rotors and calipers?

What are your goals, what don't you like about the stock brakes? I'm not saying the stock brakes are perfect, there's a reason I bought a 13" bbk but knowing your goals would help in choosing a set of pads.

FWIW, Stoptech makes a great street pad.
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by pohljm
Wow! What happened to my post telling him to get in touch with Tim at Acura of Peoria?
www.oemacurparts.com Did the mods remove it?

If thats the case I would appreciate a couple thing.........
1 a message telling me as much, and 2 updating the vendor list so it has accurate information! Cause its not accurate info on there right now!
You mad bro?

Search is king: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=860321
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by yahpalcal
Sorry guys i'm new to this and i need peoples help. My Acura TL 2005 breaks are beginning to suck and i need to replace the whole break(rotors, pads, calipers). i have no idea what kind of brand or where to get it for a deal and instead of going to the dealer i have a friend who can install the parts for me. But i just need to get the parts. I am a big plus on safety, so the breaks will have to be amazing on stopping.
If you have an Automatic transmission we offer a BBK but it may not be what you want or need.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-533322.aspx

If your calipers are fine and you just want to upgrade your front and rear rotors and pads we offer a brake package.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-304785.aspx
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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a buddy of mine went and checked the parts for me. i just need to replace the rotors and pads. i just want to have a good braking. i don't race so i dont need anything expensive. i also live in the city meaning frequent braking, if that helps.
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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also winter is pretty harsh here if that helps.
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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i want something tha'ts good and lasts long
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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look up ebc pads and rotors. affordable and effective.
I'm using the dimpled/slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
I also have racingbrake brake lines and motul brake fluid
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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what do you guys think about this:
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller

OR

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller

are they worth it?
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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or should i just get a pair from Brakemotive?
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by yahpalcal
a buddy of mine went and checked the parts for me. i just need to replace the rotors and pads. i just want to have a good braking. i don't race so i dont need anything expensive. i also live in the city meaning frequent braking, if that helps.
Then get blank rotors. Drilled/slotted rotors have the chance of cracking.
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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yahpalcal, if you give me a ring I can set you up with the right parts. There are so many things flying around here it is getting confusing. Everyone saying this or that or these and not one reason why one is better than the other.
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