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Brakes... any better then stock???
Friday, August 03, 2007 6:18 PM
I have to replace my front brakes soon. Can anyone suggest a good brand of brake pads for my 03 eco cav? I dont wanna pay for GM brakes, since they suck. Basically looking for brakes that are a better then stock for a good price


Thanks

Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Friday, August 03, 2007 6:26 PM
www.tirerack.com Get ceramic pads


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Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Friday, August 03, 2007 8:58 PM
Get some slotted rotors as well.



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Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Saturday, August 04, 2007 9:32 AM
Dont forget your cross drilled and slotted brake lines.


My car--->http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2569452

Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Saturday, August 04, 2007 10:18 AM
96 cav wrote:Dont forget your cross drilled and slotted brake lines.






Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Sunday, August 05, 2007 9:28 AM
sweet... after i cross drill my brake lines... ill be sure to slot them



ceramic brakes....dont they warp easily?
Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Sunday, August 05, 2007 7:34 PM
powerslot rotors and EBC green stuff pads. the green stuff pads are a bit hard on rotors, so get some good ones. However they do have great fade resisiance, and they bite hard even when cold. i had hawk pads, but i did think they were any better than stock.

unforntunately now im riding on normal pads and rotors...i let my pads go a little too long and the passenger side got into the rotor pretty good, so i had to take what was available local. next spring i think im gonna get a new set of powerslots and green stuff pads.


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Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Monday, August 06, 2007 8:32 AM
dont get ceramic
Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Monday, August 06, 2007 9:37 AM
Why not get some quality pads from your nearest autoparts store with a lifetime warranty? Free pads for as long as you own your car!

It's something to consider, especially when you have slotted/drilled rotors that will cut your pad life in half.

2002 Cavalier 2200 5spd

Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Monday, August 06, 2007 12:16 PM
Solid Snake wrote:Why not get some quality pads from your nearest autoparts store with a lifetime warranty? Free pads for as long as you own your car!

It's something to consider, especially when you have slotted/drilled rotors that will cut your pad life in half.



HE SAID HE WANTED SOMETHING BETTER , NOT SOMETHING CHEAPER.

you wont get good brakes for a cheap price

I run hawks with powerslot rotors (powerslot actually recommends hawk pads) and alot of people like EBC also
Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Monday, August 06, 2007 4:51 PM
Organic pads are not recommended because they produce a LOT of brake dust, fade fast, and wear fast. Most manufacturers recommend you use ceramic pads, because the stock pads are typically ceramic.


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Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Tuesday, August 07, 2007 4:36 AM
Impreza WRX wrote:Organic pads are not recommended because they produce a LOT of brake dust, fade fast, and wear fast. Most manufacturers recommend you use ceramic pads, because the stock pads are typically ceramic.


Who does not recommend them?? look at powerslots web site.

Youre grouping all organic pads into one category???thats absurd. tell me how many people race with the stock ceramic pads because they are better.
Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Tuesday, August 07, 2007 6:57 AM

Quote:


HE SAID HE WANTED SOMETHING BETTER , NOT SOMETHING CHEAPER.


AND I SAID GET SLOTTED ROTORS AND LIFETIME PADS. MORE EXPENSIVE PADS DON'T DO ANYTHING FOR DISSIPATING HEAT.

2002 Cavalier 2200 5spd

Re: Brakes... any better then stock???
Tuesday, August 07, 2007 7:15 AM
Besides, you can get better than stock pads with lifetime warranty, I never said go cheaper.

2002 Cavalier 2200 5spd

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