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Old 02-17-09, 03:54 PM
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FD3 Brakes

I'm looking to upgrade but on a budget, anyone have any good ideas? I'm kinda new to the whole import world..
Old 02-17-09, 06:20 PM
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What are you looking to do?

Generally, s/s brake lines, a good brake flush, and performance pads can make a big difference over stock.
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What about discs? mine are pretty bad shape from sitting (6 years!) there's alot of manufactures but not sure if there any good... and I don't want to just pay for the name!
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Stock rotors work just fine, performance wise.

Slots and drills might help a little, sometimes, but many regular track dawgs simply use plain rotors. The slotting and drilling only costs more and seems to be a less durable rotor. Some guys will even use the super-cheap ones from Advance Auto, and know that for less than half the price it will last almost as long as a better one.

Personally, I find Napa to be fine. Brembo blanks are good too but there are so many knockoffs using the name Brembo I'm not sure I'd buy those anymore.

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