Pretty uncommon topic - Brakes!

2FastLX · 09-22-2001, 04:22 PM

Ok, I got my car running good and now my passenger side brake rotor is toast - AGAIN! This is the second time this rotor has been wasted in a year and a half so I'm really considering new calipers, rotors, and pads. Yeah I know, I could just repair the defective caliper, but I'm ready for my next unexpected mod.

I really like Baer, but man that's some cash. Brembo seems to be another hot brand along with Aerospace Components and Stainless Steel Brakes. I think I will go with Baer but I want to hear from others who have used them and the others mentioned. What are your experiences with these companies, installation of the parts, etc?

Thanks.

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89Saleen215 · 09-23-2001, 10:16 AM

Wilwood is another good option, maybe even a little cheaper.

Saleen 89-215

2FastLX · 09-23-2001, 06:33 PM

Anybody else??

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jonnyk · 09-23-2001, 08:16 PM

I'll be going the cheap route with Lincoln 73mm calipers, Lincoln master cylinder, and Powerslot rotors. Keeping the stock rears for now (you could convert the rear to discs if you wanted to with the rearend from an SVO or the kit FRPP has). I would vote Baer personally if you wanna spend all that money. They kick *** . Aerospace are more of a "track only" setup the last time I checked. The bigger calipers and better rotors in the front will be good enough for my use. I guess it depends on what you want from the car.

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'91 LX Hatch, 17 ROH ZR6's, lowered, 3.73's, offroad H pipe, SN Cobra cat-back, ASP pullies, 14° timing, C&L 76mm MAF, 170A 3G, B&M Ripper on a T5
Best ET: 14.593 @ 94.62 2.292 60'
1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

K.C. 5.0 · 09-24-2001, 12:00 PM

A buddy of mine bought the four piston wilwoods and the rock. Went out to test them out and if I wasn't wearing my seat belt I think I would have gone through the windshield. Those are the only performence brakes I've ever felt though; but they seem to work well.

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95gt 80k, MSD 6AL, MSD coil, pulleys, fpr, cold air kit, off road h-pipe, flowmasters, 3.73, 9mm wires, mega bite jr lowers, kennybrown subframe connectors, edelbrock performer intake, 70mm TB, 73mm C&L, 24lb injectors Aluminum Driveshaft, Tri-Ax shifter.

Chevyguy · 09-24-2001, 12:33 PM

I'll pipe in from low budget land

It only cost me about $140 to completely rebuild my stock brakes with Auto Zone parts, only my bearings and hoses are stock. The calipers were so cheap $20 each it was a no-brainer. Of course my pulling problem was due to a bad pass side ball joint, but I do like the peace of mind with all new front brakes ( I also did the rears over with new springs and drums too)

Car stops good enough for me, and no problems over 15k miles

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links
88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage
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2FastLX · 09-24-2001, 12:49 PM

Ok, I've decided to just do the caliper upgrade to an 86 SVO with the steel piston, and the matser cylinder from the same car or a 94-98 master cylinder. Anyone else do this yet?

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Gunning for 12's!

Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

09-22-2001, 04:22 PM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Pretty uncommon topic - Brakes! Ok, I got my car running good and now my passenger side brake rotor is toast - AGAIN! This is the second time this rotor has been wasted in a year and a half so I'm really considering new calipers, rotors, and pads. Yeah I know, I could just repair the defective caliper, but I'm ready for my next unexpected mod. I really like Baer, but man that's some cash. Brembo seems to be another hot brand along with Aerospace Components and Stainless Steel Brakes. I think I will go with Baer but I want to hear from others who have used them and the others mentioned. What are your experiences with these companies, installation of the parts, etc? Thanks. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

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09-23-2001, 10:16 AM	#2
89Saleen215 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Posts: 14	Wilwood is another good option, maybe even a little cheaper. Saleen 89-215

09-23-2001, 06:33 PM	#3
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Anybody else?? ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

09-23-2001, 08:16 PM	#4
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	I'll be going the cheap route with Lincoln 73mm calipers, Lincoln master cylinder, and Powerslot rotors. Keeping the stock rears for now (you could convert the rear to discs if you wanted to with the rearend from an SVO or the kit FRPP has). I would vote Baer personally if you wanna spend all that money. They kick *** . Aerospace are more of a "track only" setup the last time I checked. The bigger calipers and better rotors in the front will be good enough for my use. I guess it depends on what you want from the car. ------------------ '91 LX Hatch, 17 ROH ZR6's, lowered, 3.73's, offroad H pipe, SN Cobra cat-back, ASP pullies, 14° timing, C&L 76mm MAF, 170A 3G, B&M Ripper on a T5 Best ET: 14.593 @ 94.62 2.292 60' 1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

09-24-2001, 12:00 PM	#5
K.C. 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: KC,Mo,US Posts: 70	A buddy of mine bought the four piston wilwoods and the rock. Went out to test them out and if I wasn't wearing my seat belt I think I would have gone through the windshield. Those are the only performence brakes I've ever felt though; but they seem to work well. ------------------ 95gt 80k, MSD 6AL, MSD coil, pulleys, fpr, cold air kit, off road h-pipe, flowmasters, 3.73, 9mm wires, mega bite jr lowers, kennybrown subframe connectors, edelbrock performer intake, 70mm TB, 73mm C&L, 24lb injectors Aluminum Driveshaft, Tri-Ax shifter.

09-24-2001, 12:33 PM	#6
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	I'll pipe in from low budget land It only cost me about $140 to completely rebuild my stock brakes with Auto Zone parts, only my bearings and hoses are stock. The calipers were so cheap $20 each it was a no-brainer. Of course my pulling problem was due to a bad pass side ball joint, but I do like the peace of mind with all new front brakes ( I also did the rears over with new springs and drums too) Car stops good enough for me, and no problems over 15k miles ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links 88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage <A HREF="http://www.chevellepages.com/folingo" TARGET=_blank>www.chevellepages.

09-24-2001, 12:49 PM	#7
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Ok, I've decided to just do the caliper upgrade to an 86 SVO with the steel piston, and the matser cylinder from the same car or a 94-98 master cylinder. Anyone else do this yet? ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241