Brakes

[Number Two]

So I'm in the hunt for some new Brakes after Tobi tells me mine are almost gone, and I want to get something maybe better than OE.
I drive a '95 civic ex, and have discs in front, drums in rear.
Looking to spend anywhere from $200-$250.

What do you guys suggest?

btw. Tobi, it was just the front brakes that needed replacing right?

[S15SiLVia]

better brake pads would be a good start, and probably get a higher temp brake fluid. In your case you could do a disc conversion in the rear.

[danegod]

werd to the conversion. i did drum to disc in my crx, massive stopping power. and i have yet to upgrade fluid router or master yet. plus im planning on braided lines, cross drilled rotors, and seramic pads.

i had some problems with alignment, but it think its because i got the rear trailing arms off of a 94 integ instead of a 93. you would need the 94+. as im sure you know :)

[rmcdaniels]

rear disks, braided lines, stock disks with some good pads, good pads make a lot of difference

[Number Two]

rear discs eh? Does that involve a trip to the junkyard. Would I just rip some off of an integra gsr? would they even fit?

[danegod]

i got mine from my friend who works for a towwing company. he retrieved a wrecked 94 integ gsr, and i stagged the read trailing arms, the master cyl, and the fluid router. i think that the damage to the rear of the car is causing some problems for me with alignment, but i hope to have that "straitened out" hehe, ok sorry lame. but the 94 + integ GSR should bolt right up to your car. if im wrong someone correct me. and check around online as well as at your junk yard, there are some great deals online.

but i got mine for free :D

[Number Two]

Cool, thanks guys. What advice as far as brands can you guys offer? Like what's the best? Any particular brand works better/lasts longer? from personal experience.

[danegod]

i plan on AEM ceramic when i order them, as of yet, cause everythiing is still OEM, i just use semi metallic

[wild.irish]

do a search here on HAI, there were several good brakes discussions over the last couple of months, some started by me ;) pay attention to Weston's remarks there.

noteworthy:
- when you start using aftermarket brake parts, take into consideration that some aftermarket parts will wear your stock parts faster.
- once you go with performance pads, they will not fade, but they will tend to boil your brake fluid more easily.
- most people recommend Axxis (pads). i personally still didn't get to use them, i'm currently using Bendix, and happy with them.
- Braided lines - note of caution here. Although they're more protected and will give your brakes a very firm feeling, keep in mind that there's no easy way to check for the condition of actual tubing underneath steel cover. Yes, they are known to crack after a year or so, depending on your average road conditions (dust/sand under your braiding). So the advice is - check/replace them annualy.
- if you need to dramatically increase stopping power - go with bigger brake kit, not with slotted-drilled rotors.

[Number Two]

I think I'm just going to go with OE parts. What you said makes sense irish about the stock parts wearing out faster. This car gives me enough headaches as it is.

[Brent L]

in the rear i've had good luck with the vx drums there vented ..i'd say the work as good as the disc..and if your on a budget ebc greens out front..it'll stop for sure

[Mario]

I am a big fan of Autozone rotors and Axxis pads. If you can do stainless steel brake lines with some Synthetic DOT4 brake fluid, you're in good shape. :)