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Originally Posted by rbsjnh
moose, I have a question, in the world of honda's it is becoming ever more popular to switch calipers w/various models...example new tl-s brembo calipers...do you think these swaps are worthwhile for a streetcar...I know the full race set-ups like hirevs wilwoods are designed more to dissipate heat then reduce stopping distance, but the brembos designed for the tl are actually for stopping a heavier car, would this in turn reduce stopping distances?
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In the old days when Honda Civic's came with pitiful brakes (9.5" fronts, drum rears ~ 88-00) then a upgrade to a 10.2" or 11" front with disk rears was a really nice option for street and track days.
HOWEVER the 06+ Civic's come stock with pretty damn good brakes from the factory ... large enough for anthing but full on track events, soooo the only real help they need for the street is better pads/shoes.
The ability to stop faster has little to do with the brakes ability to stop the car (the OE brakes can lock up the brakes/tires right now with ease) , and more to do with the tires grip (which is actually stopping the car)
So in a nutshell ... NO ... buy a set of good pads (PBR/AXIS Ultimates for example) for $100 and some good fluid (RBF) for $20 and you will be fine.
Take the money you saved and buy better rubber.
Moose