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    Need new brakes

    well like the title says its getting to be that time- i kno the brakes will go soon so i was wondering if there is a brake pad/ drum shoe is better than oem replacements, im redoing suspension and i wanna upgrade a lil bit-i think i might replace rotors too so if there are any suggestions about that one too-its a dx thanks!
    Originally posted by Kitty
    3 tears probably wont be that visible when installed greatly asseverated by me fingering them in the pics
    Originally posted by almighty4wd
    .......Dude. You own an ECONOBOX. It is not a racecar....

    #2
    bump!
    Originally posted by Kitty
    3 tears probably wont be that visible when installed greatly asseverated by me fingering them in the pics
    Originally posted by almighty4wd
    .......Dude. You own an ECONOBOX. It is not a racecar....

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      #3
      i have a pair of stock replacement front pads that should fit your car if you're interested. 9" brakes right?

      just let me know.
      Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
      ... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
      Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts

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        #4
        oh imma have to check that-is there a upgrade-pad wise?
        Originally posted by Kitty
        3 tears probably wont be that visible when installed greatly asseverated by me fingering them in the pics
        Originally posted by almighty4wd
        .......Dude. You own an ECONOBOX. It is not a racecar....

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          #5
          I got Rotora discs for mine.

          You can get them blank, slotted, or drilled and slotted.

          I'm going to upgrade to 1.8L 4 wheel discs as well.

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            #6
            well i want to do a es brake swap but i need brakes replaced soon-i cant really wait... how much do you have to swap from the es in order to make it work? i have been looking into this and i was just wondering
            Originally posted by Kitty
            3 tears probably wont be that visible when installed greatly asseverated by me fingering them in the pics
            Originally posted by almighty4wd
            .......Dude. You own an ECONOBOX. It is not a racecar....

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              #7
              I would highly recommend EBC Greenstuff pads. Greatly improved braking for not too much more than crap replacements from Auto Zone. Quiet (if you bed them in properly), very low dust, better initial bite, better fade resistance, and they're green!! Google EBC, you can find many distributors. Also, for rotors, I went to Tire Rack and got Brembo replacement blank rotors. I recommend those as well. Again, better quality all around for not much more than stock.
              1995 626: daily beater, mostly stock. Future NASA racer?

              Next up: Speed6 or RX-8

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                #8
                i wouldnt bother buying nice pads for the small brakes.

                the 10" brakes with autozone pads will probably outstop the 9" brakes with warmed up full race compound pads.

                15 bucks shipped if you want some cheapies, i can get a pic for you if you'd like.
                Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
                ... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
                Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts

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                  #9
                  I would bother putting better pads on, since it's the pad/rotor compound that makes the difference in braking ability. An extra inch of rotor diameter will slightly increase the swept area, which will probably help a little bit with stopping, and also slightly increase the resistance to heat buildup, but you'll notice a better set of pads quite a bit more. I have on my Protege, and I did also on my old 323.
                  1995 626: daily beater, mostly stock. Future NASA racer?

                  Next up: Speed6 or RX-8

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                    #10
                    ok so if i wanted to replace the rotors for my dx-how large could i go for a 13 inch wheel? i ask because my snow tires are on 13 inch steelies....

                    by the way rieldeal, i am redoing the suspension and getting new wheels and tires in the spring-would the stock brake pads stand up to the abuse if i wanted to go auto-xing?(which im planning to do)
                    Originally posted by Kitty
                    3 tears probably wont be that visible when installed greatly asseverated by me fingering them in the pics
                    Originally posted by almighty4wd
                    .......Dude. You own an ECONOBOX. It is not a racecar....

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                      #11
                      Any rotor you buy will be the same size as stock.

                      Otherwise your caliper wouldn't fit without a relocation bracket of some sort.

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                        #12
                        10" brakes will not clear 13" wheels unless they are lenso VPD's
                        Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
                        ... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
                        Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts

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                          #13
                          ok so my best route will be a new stock rotor and a better aftermarket pad. how much better are rotors like brembo or rotora compared to oem blanks?
                          Originally posted by Kitty
                          3 tears probably wont be that visible when installed greatly asseverated by me fingering them in the pics
                          Originally posted by almighty4wd
                          .......Dude. You own an ECONOBOX. It is not a racecar....

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                            #14
                            imo the 9" brakes are way too small, if you're going for performance i wouldnt stick with them at all.

                            brembo rotors are probably close in quality to OE, i'm assuming the "OEM" your talking about is parts store made in china stuff.
                            Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
                            ... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
                            Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts

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                              #15
                              yea i kno that the 9in is too small-but i cant go any bigger with my snow tires rite now, its definately in the plans though. as for "oem" i meant like autozone stuff that is made in china-lol
                              Originally posted by Kitty
                              3 tears probably wont be that visible when installed greatly asseverated by me fingering them in the pics
                              Originally posted by almighty4wd
                              .......Dude. You own an ECONOBOX. It is not a racecar....

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