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monkeyslide
03-10-2009, 05:56 PM
Hey u guyssss!!, (goonies) any who what kinda brakes pads and rotors u guy running?

What ya like, or thinks is better brembo blanks? power slot? rotors.

also thinking project mu ns pads? any insight.

S13 coupe. Brakes are stock for now.

Thanks for the help u guys. (trying to get ready to April ).
~The_Duke~
03-10-2009, 08:51 PM
Brembo blanks are your best bang for your buck.

If you are wanting your best stopping power for a pad that isnt a tree race pad you are going to want to go with Hawk HP+ or Hawk HPS pads.

One of the best mods that you can do for your brakes that isnt very expensive is SS lines.

I am not sure what is safe to run though an S13s brake system, but I use super blue for fluid. That stuff is fucking awesome.
monkeyslide
03-10-2009, 09:22 PM
super blue? thats endless right?


Brembo blanks are your best bang for your buck.

If you are wanting your best stopping power for a pad that isnt a tree race pad you are going to want to go with Hawk HP+ or Hawk HPS pads.

One of the best mods that you can do for your brakes that isnt very expensive is SS lines.

I am not sure what is safe to run though an S13s brake system, but I use super blue for fluid. That stuff is fucking awesome.
~The_Duke~
03-10-2009, 09:24 PM
super blue? thats endless right?

Super blue is a german dot 5 brake fluid.

It is racing fluid, and I am not sure who makes it but I am pretty sure it isnt endless.
Elizabeth Reed
03-10-2009, 09:28 PM
brembo blanks are a good way to go.

i also have some q45 bnib rotors for sale... cough cough
monkeyslide
03-10-2009, 09:49 PM
all ready picked up the blanks. maybe next time.


brembo blanks are a good way to go.

i also have some q45 bnib rotors for sale... cough cough

where could some one get this super blue? or is this some thing u have to get online only?


Super blue is a german dot 5 brake fluid.

It is racing fluid, and I am not sure who makes it but I am pretty sure it isnt endless.
~The_Duke~
03-10-2009, 09:59 PM
where could some one get this super blue? or is this some thing u have to get online only?

Harrison motorsports carries it.
whatever210
03-11-2009, 01:40 AM
stock rotars and duralast pads ftw!
vqdreaming
03-11-2009, 01:54 AM
q45 brakes are really nice if you want good brakes and dont have an arm and a leg to spend
Cool Cat Racing
03-11-2009, 03:03 AM
The stock rotors in any form work fine unless you're running it hard and you've got lots of power. Most of the setups I do are HPS pads and either blanks or slotteds of any good name brand. SS lines are a great thing since yours most likely are well overdue for replacement anyways. Super Blue fluid is made by ATE and works in nearly all brake systems. Tire Rack carries it and they also carry the Hawk HPS pads so you can just get it all in one stop, they also carry Goodrich brake lines. One stop and you'll have a nice brake system without spending a lot.
jphibbs
03-11-2009, 06:55 PM
So would Brembo blanks with Hawk HPS pads be a good daily driver/mountain run setup for a reasonable price? I need new brakes too on my S14. I'm also thinking about SS lines.
s7_
03-11-2009, 07:29 PM
Yes, blank rotors and hawk pads suffice. Blanks are fine, don't worry about drilled, ss lines, etc etc etc. SS lines are ok but just saying most people won't need that much stopping power.
xXxJohnnyxXx
03-14-2009, 04:36 AM
Brembo blanks are your best bang for your buck.

If you are wanting your best stopping power for a pad that isnt a tree race pad you are going to want to go with Hawk HP+ or Hawk HPS pads.

One of the best mods that you can do for your brakes that isnt very expensive is SS lines.

I am not sure what is safe to run though an S13s brake system, but I use super blue for fluid. That stuff is fucking awesome.

no wonder your so fast in the mountains lol.
MongolPup
03-15-2009, 12:49 AM
I have slotted rotors, SS lines and Hawk HPS pads. More than enough stopping power. What are your engine mods?
Photonic
03-15-2009, 12:52 AM
I have duralast rotors LOL and HPS pads. I love my HPS pads. Been running HPS for 2 years

I too would like to get a set of brembo blanks. Ideally Id like to get Q45 brakes with Brembo Blanks and HPS's.
MongolPup
03-15-2009, 01:22 AM
Whoops I meant to say that set up was on an S14, for the guy who asked about what he should do.
justjuiceit
03-15-2009, 01:24 AM
Brembo blanks are your best bang for your buck.

If you are wanting your best stopping power for a pad that isnt a tree race pad you are going to want to go with Hawk HP+ or Hawk HPS pads.

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Duke, are you running HP+ or HPS? Also, have any of you guys tried EBC Yellow or Red? They don't make HPS or HP+ for my future mountain run car :(
~The_Duke~
03-16-2009, 07:30 PM
Duke, are you running HP+ or HPS? Also, have any of you guys tried EBC Yellow or Red? They don't make HPS or HP+ for my future mountain run car :(

I didnt end up trying the EBC pads, but ya I am running HP+ on the front and HPS on the rear cas they dont make the + for my rear brakes.