Brake upgrade question

lxwants12's

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would it benefit me more to do a bear front brake upgrade kit(2 piston calipers, slotted and drilled rotters, high performance pads, stainless stell lines) or just do a rear disc..they cost about the same but most say the front bear will do better then the stock all wheel disc...i was suprised i thought the all wheel disc would do alot better..either way i need a brake upgrade cause iit goes like hell and stops like crap

 

BlownFiveLiter

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Fronts would definitely give you more stopping ability since they handle 70% of the braking. Are you 4 lug, or converted to 5?

 

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Fronts

 

srothfuss

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Yup, another vote for doing the front upgrade before doing anything to the rears.

In fact, most people that switch the disc's in the rear don't really notice a change in stopping power of the car.

On the Baer kit, are the rotors larger than stock?

 

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yea im gonna go with the baer up front sounds the best....i still have 4 lug and as far as rotor size im not sure i was never told that i needed a bigger wheel so im assuming its the same or close too it as possible.....thanx for all ur input guys!

 

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What size rotor is the upgrade kit? We'll be able to tell you if larger wheels are necessary based on that.

 

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12" rotor means you can still run a 16" tire.
13" rotor means you will need a 17" tire

The fronts are the place to start for upgrades.... Good luck and enjoy your new found stopping power.