Hopefully i'll b able to upgrade my brakes w/ my xmas bonus (provided i get one), so i was wondering if anyone knew a good place to get them done (or if anyone wanted to make a few bucks and help).
Need braided lines, cross drilled rotors, actual good pads, and if possible multi-piston calipers would b good too. Anyone know how much $$ i'm looking at for parts & install?
Installation within the GTA (though for a really good deal, i'm willing to drive)
<small>[ December 11, 2004, 11:15 PM: Message edited by: Deimos ]</small>
brakes advice
brakes advice
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Re: brakes advice
Ian, As you might remember I just upgraded my brakes with Brembros and ceramic pads from Pat (streetImports) Pat was a great guy to deal with and I'll give props up to him. As for the Brembros, I dont care much for them (quality is les then I expected) Pads are awsome but $150 a set.
Ill offer my services in giving you a hand to install since Im Un-employeed this month (merry Xmas) Have fun shopping.
Ill offer my services in giving you a hand to install since Im Un-employeed this month (merry Xmas) Have fun shopping.
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Re: brakes advice
I got a set of Cross-drilled rotors from a place in Port Colburne for $130. I only got normal pads, and they work really well, and they cost me like 30 bucks I think 
And as far as I know you can get the brake lines from Corksport.
And as far as I know you can get the brake lines from Corksport.1996 MX-3 RS - Sold.
2004 RX-8 GS - Yay!
2004 RX-8 GS - Yay!
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I got a set of Cross-drilled rotors from a place in Port Colburne for $130. I only got normal pads, and they work really well, and they cost me like 30 bucks I think And as far as I know you can get the brake lines from Corksport.
And as far as I know you can get the brake lines from Corksport.1996 MX-3 RS - Sold.
2004 RX-8 GS - Yay!
2004 RX-8 GS - Yay!
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Re: brakes advice
I got my brakes from ctamotorsports.com.
The mx-3 uses the same brake system as the ZX2, I bought Ractive cross drilled rotors with KVR Carbon Fiber pads. Brake feel was much better then factory and was much more predictable.
CTA is located in the GTA area I beleive. They deal with Brembo,KVR,Raybestos,Ractive..etc..
In the spring I am selling My Ractive rotors and going with KVR, since I need to replace the pads anyway.
The mx-3 uses the same brake system as the ZX2, I bought Ractive cross drilled rotors with KVR Carbon Fiber pads. Brake feel was much better then factory and was much more predictable.
CTA is located in the GTA area I beleive. They deal with Brembo,KVR,Raybestos,Ractive..etc..
In the spring I am selling My Ractive rotors and going with KVR, since I need to replace the pads anyway.
Shawn
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1998 Ford Escort ZX2
SCT Tuned(www.bamachips.com)
Ford Sport Compact Performance(www.zxtuner.com)
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Re: brakes advice
i saw some s/s lines on ebay $60 i believe
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Re: brakes advice
I have Hawk Pads and reactive x-drilled and slotted rotors and are awesome! I got them pretty cheap @ automotive wearhouse. I'm also looking at getting a set of dual piston calipers. Though I need to talk to my buddy with the protege to see if he'll give me his to see whether or not they fit. I installed my pads and rotors myself if u want someone to help u do it I will be more then happy to help.
Re: brakes advice
Cool, thx everyone.
lemme know if those calipers fit, cuz i wouldn't mind a set probably.
And once I actually have the cash in my account i'll make a few phone calls (fingers crossed)
lemme know if those calipers fit, cuz i wouldn't mind a set probably.
And once I actually have the cash in my account i'll make a few phone calls (fingers crossed)
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Re: brakes advice
this company offers a big brake upgrade kit with multipiston calipers...you cna pick and choose your combinations...
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yeah thanx i didnt even realize that i had forgot that i did it so fast...lol
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Anyone running multi-piston calipers? I'd love to have some of those!
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the jade mx-3 has them...
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heres the link to the page
jade mx-3
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