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What kind of brake upgrade options do we have? I know we have like AEM Big Brake Kit, but what are the other options?

 
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Your right about the big rotor kit and big brake kit from AEM.. A new one that someone on these boards ordered a while back was the Tenzo R big rotor kit for something like 300 bucks.. I also think there is a big brake kit from Baer and maybe Willwood also but these are full caliper and rotor kits that cost over 1000 bucks just for the front set up.. I have been interested in the AEM and Tenzo Big rotor kits myself because they utilize the stock caliper and go alot cheaper than the complete kit...

 
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So what would be the differance between lets say Willwood and AEM's product? I understand that Willwood is replacing the whole caliper as well, but what does that really mean? Better braking power?

 
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You could also get stock size rotors and reuse the stock calipers by getting the replacement Slotted, Vented & CrossDrilled rotors from Brembo (what i have) and other companies.

 
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THe difference between the AEM and WIlwood is that the AEM kit only comes with an upgraded large diameter rotor, there is no caliper upgrade. The Wilwood comes with a 13" rotors and a 4-piston caliper Definately better stopping power with the Wilwoods. And in my opinion its not much more expensive to get the 4-piston kit. For my Wilwood it was 550 and came with Lines rotors and calipers and pads. I thin kthe AEM is 400 with only rotors. So IMO a lot better to go with Wilwood

 
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Yep. I agree. The best bang for the buck out of the big brake kits is the Wilwood. Hers's a nice review: Wilwood Big Brake Upgrade

 
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Get a pair of Brembo OEM rotors and a set of Hawk HP+ pads. Makes a big difference. Also get good sticky tires. Good tires can also make a difference, sometimes several feet of shorter braking distances.

 
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Wider tires in fact help. More tire = more grip.

I'm considering the brembos because I want to use 15s even though I have 17s, too. You'll need 17s for the AEM. Not sure about the Willowood.

EDIT: Some cheap brake upgrades would be to get some better brake pads and better brake lines.

 
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i want to keep the use of my stock 15's so im gonna go with some power stop slotted rotors, ss brake lines, and some metallic pads. that should keep the price under 250 if you install it yourself.

 
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Very helpful info. Thanks

 
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sorry a newb question but how does brake lines help with braking? and wha'ts a good price for them.


any upgrades available for our rear drum brakes. i think i read somewhere that the old accord will rear brakes could fit.

 
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the stainless steel brake lines won't expand outward like the factory rubber ones. therefore allowing more pressure to be placed on the pads. around $100 or so. not sure about the rear drum conversion.

 
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That's what people say, but then again I've heard that this is a myth. I've heard that the rubber ones don't swell all that much and that the differences are so very minimal that it doesn't matter. Although I have yet to read a very reliable source that tells me without a doubt what the deal is. I find varied opinions on that subject all over the frickin' place. It comes down to who do you trust I guess...

 
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about brake lines, well I know of no race team uses the stock rubber brake lines. All are running with steel braded.
If they do I do. Simple. There has to be some advantage. weather it be added safty or increaced brake pressure I dont know. but either is a good thing.

 
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What I hear is that they mostly use them to prevent debris from severing them. One stupid thing that happens with them is that they gather little dirt particles in betwean the steel braiding and the rubber hose and then the steel braiding slides back and forth across the rubber hose as the wheels move and this is basically acting as an abrasive that wears through the rubber hose. Then larger sand particles get in and you can get a brake line failure. That is if you drive a lot of autocross, or are in an extremely sandy area. What people do is they get the braided brake lines and then cover when up with something else to prevent that sort of thing from happening.

One other sucky thing is that you can't check the brake lines for wear. You won't be able to see if there was a defect in the rubber hose and if one part is bulging since the braided part is in the way. You basically buy them for a certain period of time and replace them when their time is up.