Suggestions please... - Honda Prelude Forum

Preyluder · 01-05-2003, 05:30 PM

I'd like to know from you guys what you think I should get for my 4th gen. Si when I decide to start upgrading the brakes. I thought of the AEM big brake kit, but I'm concerned about the quality of the kit...

fourthgeneration · 01-05-2003, 05:44 PM

i've heard that that kit warps very quickly. pearl type sh just got that rotora prototype big brake kit, but so far isnt much competition for big brake kits...

Preyluder · 01-05-2003, 07:34 PM

Yeah, but I think that's the only "kit" that is made for the 4th gen Si's. They make more for VTEC though, which pisses me off... I guess I'll just get some slotted/drilled rotors, and maybe some nice pads, not sure what kind and be done with it.

SLICK96 · 01-05-2003, 07:43 PM

What else is made for VTEC front brakes that isn't made for Si's? I did the VTEC front caliper/rotor swap, and I like it, but I thought about doing the AEM big brake conversion for the rears... maybe something bigger for the front WAY down the line...

J

Preyluder · 01-05-2003, 07:58 PM

I think Brembo makes a Brake kit for the Vtecs and not for the Si's....

Doesn't Powerslot make some nice products for the Si's?

SikRedRX-8 · 01-05-2003, 08:29 PM

Have you concidered the legend/NSX upgrade, me perdonnaly would never put slotted or crossdrilled especially the way I drive.

Preyluder · 01-07-2003, 02:59 PM

No, I haven't thought about that. I'd def. have to read up on it first, I don't know the slightest thing about it.

Why wouldn't you put slotted/crossdrilled rotors on your car? Because they heat up really quickly? I never considered that either...

SLICK96 · 01-07-2003, 07:20 PM

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Originally posted by Preyluder
I think Brembo makes a Brake kit for the Vtecs and not for the Si's....

Doesn't Powerslot make some nice products for the Si's?

Powerslot makes nice parts for every trim & model, IMO. I drive like a madman, and they are doing just fine.

J

Preyluder · 01-07-2003, 07:58 PM

Yeah, I know you drive like mad!

red92si · 01-07-2003, 09:20 PM

Crossdrilled rotors will crack... I personally would upgrade to VTEC sized rotors (Brembo Blanks), and Legend calipers. Add in some good pads, and SS lines and you got yourself a nice brake setup.

Preyluder · 01-09-2003, 03:35 PM

Do you have any idea how much that would cost (ballpark figure) Tyler? The vtec rotor swap I mean.

SikRedRX-8 · 01-09-2003, 03:50 PM

slotted and crossdrilled are the biggest waiste, IMHO the heat up and crack to easily, they only look good. I would definetly do the legend/nsx upgrade.

nemicron1 · 01-09-2003, 04:25 PM

I've got powerslot rotors on all 4 corners of my Si, I swear they fade quicker.....don't waste your time with these, they do look a little better though......hard to clean......

Preyluder · 01-09-2003, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by sik96prelude
slotted and crossdrilled are the biggest waiste, IMHO the heat up and crack to easily, they only look good. I would definetly do the legend/nsx upgrade.

I'm very interested in this mod. Do you or anyone else have any links to some info. where I could learn more about it?

LudedudeSi · 01-09-2003, 05:18 PM

Well there is a place online that has legend calipers for about 206 for both and they are rebuilt. rotos will run around 75 and up depending on what you get. i think ss lines are around 100 bucks. and pads vary in price. all in all ide say at least 400 but that does say AT LEAST. hope that helps a lil. later