Time for brakes

**6speedTAthistime** · 05-27-2008, 07:46 AM

Looking for a good brake upgrade. I want something better than stock, but i dont want to spend 3k on Big Brake Kit.

Heres what i've narrowed it down to. These are off of the Tire rack website.
So i'm looking into Ceramic pads, with slotted rotors, SS lines and Blue Brake Fluid. Any input would be appreciated.

Pads:
ATE Premium One
Hawk HPS
Akebono ProACT

Rotors:
ATE Premium Slotted Rotors
Cryo Stop Rotor

Lines:
Goodridge G-Stop Brakeline Kit

**Insert** · 05-27-2008, 08:37 AM

i am using the same ss lines and the hawk pads that you listed, but i am using brembo drilled rotors. I have no complaints, they make a real nice setup, performance is great, and they look damn sharp.

**Fastcar** · 05-27-2008, 10:10 PM

I got all of my brake components from Tire Rack also. I'm using the Akebono ProAct ceramic pads, the Goodridge SST brake lines, and Brembo blanks (not drilled or slotted). I'm happy with the performance and haven't had a single problem. I'm using Valvoline full synthetic brake fluid, the stuff you can get at any auto parts store. It works as well as the higher priced brake fluids.

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 05-27-2008, 10:18 PM

I'm planning on a C5 front brake conversion using Powerslot rotors, Hawk pads, new stock F-body rear calipers, braided lines, SLP line lock kit. I didn't total up a price yet, but it shouldn't be to expensive.

**jujofields** · 05-27-2008, 11:38 PM

As Fastcar pointed out in his post, go for Brembo blanks....no need for drilled/slotted.....also, Hawk pads are a great way to go IMO..

**patriot1136** · 05-28-2008, 08:54 AM

sounds good to me but personally I dont think the s.s. brake lines are worth it.

**cascade** · 05-28-2008, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by patriot1136

sounds good to me but personally I dont think the s.s. brake lines are worth it.

You couldn't be more wrong. Having just installed SS lines, they were worth every penny unless you drive like a grandma.

**muteki** · 05-30-2008, 05:14 AM

I bought some generic cross drilled and slotted rotors off of Ebay that were 'zinc coated' cause it sounded nice. I put them on my V-6 and probably have put 30k miles on it since. That car stops on a dime, but my T/A needs brakes soon so I will do the same upgrade then. If you like, I can look up the seller so you know he is legit.