Brake options??

[PaulMP3]

I got 34000 miles on my car and my brakes are just about shot. They passed inspection, but dont have much left in em. I need my rotors reground and all new pads. Dealer quoted me $220 for everything. I just wanted some opinions from others on what they did for new Rotors, Pad, SS brakelines. I would love a BB kit, but dont really want to spend 1000+ on brakes. If i do get a BB kit i would like need them to fit at least a 16" wheel, I have 15" snow tires that hopefully i will be replacing with some 16" p5 rims by winter time. So if they fit a 15" wheel that would be great, but i could deal with a 16" if its a must. If anyone had Pics or info on different brake options please show me.


Paul

 

[PaulMP3]

what is the cheapest BBK, and also how good are those KVR pads?

 

[SleeperCivicEX]

Are there any big brake upgrades for the MP5?

 

[PaulMP3]

i am aware of the RR racing BBK, Wild wood, Stop tech, and ion performance also had one. if i get a bbk i want all 4 wheels not just the front 2. i think that would look bad.

 

[starflare21]

depends on what you'd like to do with the car. sometimes all most weekend racers need are a set of good pads, rotors and fluid.

for brake pads, i'd suggest the porterfield R4-S compound pads. not sure if they make for proteges but i'm sure they can find a custom sized one. these provide excellent braking but will get your wheels a little dirtier, faster. you choose... better braking that'll resist fading or cleaner wheels.

i would also suggest flushing out the brake fluid and replacing with something like Motul RBF 600. one of the best fluids you can buy and will resist the brake fluid from boiling over.

as for the ss lines, they won't help better stopping distances but will firm up the pedal feel a little and may provide more confidence while on the brakes. they also will reduce the risk of the brake line bulging and flexing. if you're planning to get a set, try and find one that has a coating or is encased in a tubing (looks like a clear tube around the ss line) to prevent chaffing things remotely around the line and from the various elements.

for the rotors, like i said... sometimes stock is still a good bet. x-drilled or slotted rotors are also an option but really only truly shine after many hot laps at a raceday. the slotted rotors though will help in wiping the pads after each swipe but will wear them down faster. a good set of pads, resurfaced rotors and good fluid should go a long way.

 

[iON Performance]

paulmp3 - our upgrade includes solutions for both F&R. Since you want to go no bigger then 16" OE wheels for winter, you'll be looking at our 12" 2-piece rotor upgrade which allows you to use your stock calipers. Included with the kit is also SS lines F&R as well as pads F&R and also rear rotors (slotted or x-drilled).

 

[PaulMP3]

will the 12" fit on 15" wheels? if i dont get around to getting new rims. Also do you got any pics of the silver color rotors on a protege? I dont dig the black or gold, but the silver ones look pretty flashey. Im not sure how they will look with my rims.

Whats the cost shipped to 19067 Yardley, Pa?

 

[PaulMP3]

Also i like the look of cross drilled better, whats the difference between slotted and cross drilled performance wise?

 

[iON Performance]

paulmp3 - the cost of the full set-up shipped to you will run $1059US (for payment via MO, CC via Paypal subject to 7% equalization charge)

As for fitting under the 15" wheels, if you had Volk TE37's in 15" those should clear, or the Compomotive TH3's. If they're regular 16" steel wheels, more likely then not they won't clear.

Unfortunately no pics of the rotors installed on the Protege. We've got plenty o' pics on Subarus

Slotted is intended more for track use, as it cleans off the pad every single time the rotors move 60 degrees. They eat through pads faster then x-drilling.

X-drilling other then making things lighter weight, it improves wet braking. This is more ideal for the street then slotted.

 

[good0177]

Ion, what up with your website? You have no pics nor products listed. Get your website up so we can start shopping. Peace.

 

[duMb KeoLa]

WHAT BRAND IS IT? how much cost for me??? thanks

 

[iON Performance]

good0177 - website is still under re-construction. We've been too busy building up several race cars for competition that we haven't had a chance to finish up cataloguing the new developments etc.

duMb KeoLa - co-engineered by KVR. Shipped to Hawaii, it'll probably run ~$1100US or so. BTW, did DHL come drop off your package yet

 

[PaulMP3]

id like to see pics of the silver rotors on a subaru. Also whats the price of your BBK? 1059 was more then i espected, maybe i ought to just get a BBK. The fact that i need new rims and tires sucks also. My snowtires only got 9000 miles on them.

 

[duMb KeoLa]

is this for the full set of 4 rotors and calipers? is it 4 piston calipers like the ones on rr-racing.com??? thanks man, i know you emailed me with this but i deleted it, very interested again! thanks

 

[Kooldino]

paulmp3Slotted is intended more for track use, as it cleans off the pad every single time the rotors move 60 degrees. They eat through pads faster then x-drilling.

X-drilling other then making things lighter weight, it improves wet braking. This is more ideal for the street then slotted.

Whaaat? I've always read that X drilled is a BIG no no, ESPECIALLY for the street. The reason you'd want to cross drill is for weight and cooling/gas relief, none of which are very impt on the street, but may be on the track.

A slotted rotor, like you said, cleans the pads, but is much more mild and streetable than cross drilled.

 

[iON Performance]

paulmp3 - For the $1059US shipped that includes the 12" 2-piece rotors in the front, 2 rotors for the rear, F&R pads, F&R SS lines, 1.5L of AP Racing dot 5.1 fluid.

The other BBK that won't fit anything smaller then a 17" wheel comes with 13" 2-piece rotors, 4pot calipers, F&R SS lines, F&R Pads and 1.5L of AP Racing dot 5.1 fluid for $1849US+shipping.

You could always sell your 15" set-up to someone who has a P5 or trade them for their stock wheels

duMb KeoLa - Nope that's for the 12" 2-piece rotor kit. The 13" kit w/ 4pots is $1849US+shipping.

Kooldino - x-drilling allows for the water that comes in contact with the pad to be recessed and expelled by the rotor by centrifigul motion. Hence for the street it's a better choice. For track, you want to have maximum braking surface, hence having slotted rotors allows you to have a clean contact area all the time.

Unfortunately there are no caliper upgrades, you'll have to "up-size" the rotors as well.

 

[iON Performance]

Here's what the silver cad plated x-drilled rotors look like installed

 

[duMb KeoLa]

holy sheit, so thats the price of the kit, but the kit doesnt include calipers??? thats kinda pricey, i think...am i wrong?

 

[iON Performance]

duMb KeoLa - the 12" kit includes the following -> 12" 2-piece rotors, CNC aluminum caliper relocation brackets, Front and Rear CF brake pads, SS brake lines F&R, X-drilled or slotted rear rotors, 3 bottles of AP Racing dot 5.1 fluid. This is $999US+shipping.

The ones that includes the 4 pot calipers are $1849US + shipping but these are 13" 2-piece rotors.

 

[duMb KeoLa]

whos the manufacture?