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Jul 28, 2009 | 08:21 AM

#11

iDomN8U

Joined: May 2006

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From: Ontario

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Originally Posted by 21k,Jul 25 2009, 11:36 PM

so it looks like i need new brakes on all four corners. im thinking brembo rotors but not too sure about the pads. do you guys think i should use pbr or yellow stuff or one i didnt mention? also, any feedback on a big brake kit would be nice or does the s have decent calipers. i dont track it much but i do drive very enthusiastically.

Have you had any issues with stock ones??? If so go to Carbotech pads and get the street version.

I highly doubt you put the OEM pads/calipers to the test driving spirted, man I barely push them at the track

Jul 28, 2009 | 01:21 PM

#12

tof

Joined: Apr 2007

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From: Long Beach, MS

If you aren't experiencing any brake fade when "driving very enthusiastically" there probably is no reason to change from OEM AP1 pads. If you do go with a more agressive pad you may find the brakes are noisier and will most definitely produce a LOT more dust. (The OEM AP1 pads are among the most dust-free pads I have ever had.)

If you are not experiencing brake fade but simply want 'better braking performance'...i.e. shorter stopping distances...upgrade your tires.

Jul 28, 2009 | 02:14 PM

#13

slackfaster

Joined: Jul 2004

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From: lost angeles

I had that Road and Track that tested all the modified S2000 a couple of years ago..

--- every one of the after market brake kits had neutral or negative effects on stopping distance...

and very few had any affect on brake fade.

BBKs are a cosmetic mod only (which doesn't mean you shouldn't do it.. they do LOOK cool as hell