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03-13-2002, 08:12 PM
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Newbeeee18c enthusiest.
So im new hear, found the site today and signed up. I have a 95 civic hatchback getting ready for the almighty b18c swap. Is any owners out there with a b18c jdm in a 95 civic cx model can tell me if i can get away with the stock brakes for awhile, or a minimal upgrade? ohh yea catch the new issue of sport compact car with a is300 on the cover, get JDM article. Peace!
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03-13-2002, 09:33 PM
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Welcome to AF!!
I'm sure you can go with stock brakes but of course it's recommended that you upgrade them for some for stopping power ...
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03-13-2002, 10:28 PM
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If you're going to be racing (which I'm assuming your going to do since your dropping in a B18c), you might want to look into a pair of of cross drilled and/or slotted rotors along with some performance brake pads. The cross drilling and slotting will help dissipate heat better and prevent break fade, in addition to stopping your car on a dime.
However, expect to spend a good amount of money for a decent braking system alot of "performance brakes" are really cheap and unreliable and just ride the "cross drilled and slotted" marketing wave. I think this month's Sport Compact Car has an article with an extensive review of the latest braking systems and pads. Might wanna check that out. Hope this helps
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03-23-2002, 11:37 AM
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I've actually heard that cross drilled and/or slotted rotors are a waste of money. I guess they crack to easily or somethin. If you want some nice rotors then try to look for the GSR rotors(all 4) and at least you will have 4 wheel disk unless you want to grab the ABS out of it too. Then you wont waste money on "performance brakes".
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03-24-2002, 11:57 AM
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Yeah cross drilled/slotted rotors are a waste. They should only be for show. being crossed drilled and slotted makes the rotors very weak and fragile. I would just go with crossed drilled or just slotted. I like the crossed drilled ones better though becasue i think they vent better and are prone to brake fade more than the slotted ones.
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