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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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when do i need bigger breaks ?

when do i need bigger breaks? i wana do some race type events like auto x and track and i wana have around 370hp or more. are the giro rotors ok ... or will i need to get a big break kit for good breaking / not cracking.. thanks
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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The stock Brembo calipers should be more than sufficient for what you are looking for, however you may want to get a dedicated set of rotors and pads for track use only and maybe a set of stainless brake lines. Oh....and its brakes, not breaks.
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Never.

However you need stainless lines, good fluid, and some brake pads immediately.

Then after that point and you think you need brakes again you go out and buy some rotors and a brake cooling kit.

Then if you think you need big brakes then, your the fastest car on the track!!

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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by scorke
Never.

However you need stainless lines, good fluid, and some brake pads immediately.

Then after that point and you think you need brakes again you go out and buy some rotors and a brake cooling kit.

Then if you think you need big brakes then, your the fastest car on the track!!

Scorke
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by scorke
Never.

However you need stainless lines, good fluid, and some brake pads immediately.

Then after that point and you think you need brakes again you go out and buy some rotors and a brake cooling kit.

Then if you think you need big brakes then, your the fastest car on the track!!

Scorke
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by scorke
Never.

However you need stainless lines, good fluid, and some brake pads immediately.

Then after that point and you think you need brakes again you go out and buy some rotors and a brake cooling kit.

Then if you think you need big brakes then, your the fastest car on the track!!

Scorke
Well said.


- andrew
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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On that note get stainless lines with the plastic sheath over them so that rocks and glass or whatever dont puncture them
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 07:46 AM
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Why would you want to break anything?
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 07:47 AM
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Because brown brembos dont look as cool as turqouise project mu's???????

hehe

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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Alcon/Stasis setup FTW....has anyone tried them on the street and road course?? Does it upset the balance of the car since the rears remain stock??? Anyone try trailbraking with the Alcon setup?? Sorry for the OT
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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you need new BREAKS when you learn to spell correctly
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by saiyanzzrage
you need new BREAKS when you learn to spell correctly
I was going to type the EXACT same thing
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sleet
I was going to type the EXACT same thing

lol beat you to it
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by JDMevoBOOST
On that note get stainless lines with the plastic sheath over them so that rocks and glass or whatever dont puncture them
rocks and glass with never puncture a stainless braided line. thats why its stainless braided, its impervious to road debris.
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Old Oct 19, 2006 | 10:48 AM
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^ yes but not impervious to rubbing on your control arms or other moving suspension components depending on how long your lines are.

If your kit doenst come with some sort of protection go out, buy some plastic hose, cut it down the side, zip tie it in 2-3 spots and voila, your done.

You can even do clear if people need to see stainless.

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