Brake options - Page 2

Moose · 11-02-2007, 12:05 AM

OK ... I have added a bunch of the DX/LX/EX Applications except for the Hybrid ...

One bit of great news of thoose of you with rear drums ... Porterfield offers a rear drum lining in the R4S compound which is a GREAT upgrade ... and way cheaper than a rear disk conversions. I ran this compound in the rear of my EK, with Hawk HP+ up front and was surprised how good the package worked on the track.

Cheers

Moose

Moose · 11-02-2007, 09:48 AM

Combined and merged into first post

Moose

Moose · 11-09-2007, 10:39 PM

Added a couple more applications

Added brakefluid options

Moose

Solo2EG · 11-10-2007, 02:20 PM

Nice work Moose, I knew you'd be an asset to these forums... (+1 rep)

I hope you weren't talking about our 8th gen race cars running stock brakes though...

Borbor · 11-16-2007, 04:03 PM

I've used Castrol, ELF and Motul in several different applications.

By far the Castrol was the best. Didn't seem to need to bleed the system nearly as frequently when we used Castrol.

Moose · 11-16-2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borbor

I've used Castrol, ELF and Motul in several different applications.

By far the Castrol was the best. Didn't seem to need to bleed the system nearly as frequently when we used Castrol.

Castrol is very good ... comparable to the Project Mu

BUT it is 3-4x more expensive than the Motul RBF ...

So unless you are seriously tracking the Car ... The Motul / or ATE is the best bang for the buck

Moose

Borbor · 11-16-2007, 05:57 PM

It wasn't out of my pocket. I was just using the best things I can get given the operation budget I was handed.

Can't have the driver complain about a mushy pedal; especially when he's fighting for a fairly high finish in the championship.

Scourge · 11-19-2007, 01:16 AM

Subscribed! Info so good, that's worth keeping even though I'm no longer getting an 06+ Civic Si.

FastTimesAtFGHigh · 11-20-2007, 12:26 AM

http://www.prostreetonline.com/x/brembo-rotors.asp

so all we need to do is purchase the same rotor/caliper setup as the 97-01 preludes and it will be a direct fit?

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-StarR

I actually checked a few site sponsor sites and did not find any of them to sell the Brembo blanks. I was hoping one knew specifically of a sponsor that sold these.

Thanks anyway

Moose · 12-08-2007, 11:13 PM

Combined and merged into First post

eugenekim.net · 12-09-2007, 02:47 AM

wow great article that inspires me to get a bbk for the track

Moose · 12-09-2007, 02:46 PM

Combined and Merged into First post

***mattsbobo*** · 12-09-2007, 03:34 PM

+1 rep for Moose, for providing great information.

aki · 12-13-2007, 04:57 PM

dba has 1-pc and 2-pc rotors for the Si.

Moose · 12-13-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aki

dba has 1-pc and 2-pc rotors for the Si.

Thanks

Added

Gyro · 12-15-2007, 03:23 PM

Great read/resource. Thanks, Moose.

Edit: You didn't mention much about upgraded brake-lines...would a pair of stainless be worthwhile for a dd with some autocrossing? Or just stick to appropriate pads/fluid?

Moose · 12-15-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gyro

Great read/resource. Thanks, Moose.

Edit: You didn't mention much about upgraded brake-lines...would a pair of stainless be worthwhile for a dd with some autocrossing? Or just stick to appropriate pads/fluid?

Thanks !

SS Lines are most beneficial when the stock lines are getting old and are flexing more than normal ... They basically help provide a bit better and firmer pedal feel.

So I do not look at them as being a vital upgrade, more of a nice to have. Just make sure that the SS braid comes lined/covered with some form or plastic/rubber/vinyl covering to keep dirt out of the braid were it will wear away the undelying material over time.

Moose

20civic07 · 12-18-2007, 12:46 AM

how about corsport stainless steel brake lines?

Moose · 12-18-2007, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20civic07

how about corsport stainless steel brake lines?

Missed them - Added to list

Thanks

Moose

COMplex · 12-27-2007, 11:23 PM

I'm selling some powerslot plus rotors... new, cheap, now. see sig

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Moose Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 44 Posts: 799	OK ... I have added a bunch of the DX/LX/EX Applications except for the Hybrid ... One bit of great news of thoose of you with rear drums ... Porterfield offers a rear drum lining in the R4S compound which is a GREAT upgrade ... and way cheaper than a rear disk conversions. I ran this compound in the rear of my EK, with Hawk HP+ up front and was surprised how good the package worked on the track. Cheers Moose

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Moose Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 44 Posts: 799	Added a couple more applications Added brakefluid options Moose

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Solo2EG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 929 Tod	Nice work Moose, I knew you'd be an asset to these forums... (+1 rep) I hope you weren't talking about our 8th gen race cars running stock brakes though...

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Borbor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 101	I've used Castrol, ELF and Motul in several different applications. By far the Castrol was the best. Didn't seem to need to bleed the system nearly as frequently when we used Castrol.

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Borbor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 101	It wasn't out of my pocket. I was just using the best things I can get given the operation budget I was handed. Can't have the driver complain about a mushy pedal; especially when he's fighting for a fairly high finish in the championship.

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Scourge Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 319	Subscribed! Info so good, that's worth keeping even though I'm no longer getting an 06+ Civic Si.

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Gyro Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Ohiya Posts: 137 James	Great read/resource. Thanks, Moose. Edit: You didn't mention much about upgraded brake-lines...would a pair of stainless be worthwhile for a dd with some autocrossing? Or just stick to appropriate pads/fluid?

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