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Apr 24, 2003

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After Market Brake Pad Question

What kind of Aftermarket brake pad is there for 2001 civic?
And the price..also where can i get it..
thanks..

Apr 24, 2003

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AEM makes it. around $100 or so i think

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EBC Greenstuff?

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i have aem, pretty good stuff i think i got it for 85 at speedtech, not much brake dust too

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$85? that's not bad...i might go get some but i think my pads still have 50% life left...hummm...what should i do?

to change or not to change...that is the question

Apr 25, 2003

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i am going to check speedtech out...thanks macrossranma
how much did they charge you for install?

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do you feel a difference between stock and AEM?

Apr 25, 2003

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hmm.. its about the break dust that forms when u break
oem has alot
and aem has alot less!!

Apr 25, 2003

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aaaaaaaaaahh... so there's no difference in braking power? hehe i don't really care about brakedust since i'm sporting steelies and hubs

Apr 25, 2003

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The most effective change IMO is the pad/ shoe upgrade from porterfield brakes as far as performance is concerned. The friction material is Kevlar- waay better than any of the others.
As far as dust is concerned, as the material is light in color, dust will not be noticable either.
But it is expensive!!

BTW, if you road race, you will realize it is important to keep the same F/R brake bias for best balance/ performance, so IMO this is the best upgrade for better braking, as the rear shoes have an upgrade as well (of course, sticky tires will have the biggest impact!!)

For our civics, here are the part#s for the pads & shoes.
Fronts AP 465a R4-S $89.00
Rears SHOE 517 R4-S $79.00

http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/

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Apr 25, 2003

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as for bjai question, i installed it myself and its abit better stopping power than oem, the real differnt is when i flush the brake fluid with dot4 brakefluid from cantire, its ALOT more responsive after i flush brake system