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Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by falnfenix, Jul 17, 2004.

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    falnfenix Well-Known Member

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    eh...i would say that you don't need it unless you're past 200 HP
    falnfenix, Jul 17, 2004
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    I still dont see the correlation between hp ratings and brake systems. There was a big argument about this a while back.....
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    falnfenix Well-Known Member

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    i think it's the general overall speed...the bigger the brakes, the better the stopping power from a higher speed...

    although, i'm neglecting to mention the weight issue...because if the vehicle's heavier then it absolutely needs larger brakes.

    but i also look at the Aveo hatchback "SS" we have at work, and it's got big disks up front for such a small and power-lacking vehicle...of course, that one's got the entire show package(dealer kit, rims, dual exhaust, bigger brakes, and graphics).
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    Right, but just because you have a turbo doesnt mean you will be going faster.
    Regardless of whetner or not you have a turbo, if you are going 110 consistantly in your corolla, and you need to brake hard, a big brake system would be beneficial.

    But to say " I just installed a turbo, now I need a big brake system to compensate" is ludicrous.
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    falnfenix Well-Known Member

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    eh, you have a point.
    falnfenix, Jul 17, 2004
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    Brakes

    I am thinking about doing a brake upgrade. I either want to change out my rotors to drilled and slotted and upgrade the pads or i was going to go with a big brake kit. I was wondering which one would be the best to go with?
    Logan6901, Jul 17, 2004
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    unless you're doing severe power upgrades, you don't need big brakes.
    falnfenix, Jul 17, 2004
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    i will be getting the SF turbo kit once i get the rest of the money together
    Logan6901, Jul 17, 2004
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    ok thanks guys i guess i will just get better rotors and pads which is cheapier anyway
    Logan6901, Jul 18, 2004
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    just get brembro rotors (NOT the slotted/drilled ones, just regular) and a set of good pads, maybe EBC Greenstuffs.
    gotarheels03, Jul 20, 2004
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    LMFAO
    matadorCE, Jul 21, 2004
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    no get the whole fastbrakes custom kit...bling bling is the only way to do it
    Lekz, Jul 21, 2004
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