View Full Version : 1G DSM big brakes. Need to upgrade bad.
MustGoFaster
10-06-2008, 09:45 AM
I'm with Matt D. What pads are you running? Fluid? SS brake lines? 1G BB's aren't the best in the world, but you can make them effective.
I'll vouch for StopTech's as well. I drove a Stealth with them and they were awsome! I was able to really get on them hard a number of times and found it nice and easy to find the limit of traction (from 275 wide tries!).
b00stcreep21
10-06-2008, 10:13 AM
More pistons in your calipers aren't going to do as much as you would think... You'll see better results from upgrading fluid, a bigger rotor, and a more aggressive pad
Super Bleeder!!
10-06-2008, 10:44 AM
the Baer kits do indeed use the older cobra/Fbody/C5 PBR caliper, as was stated above. You are essentially paying a lot of money for a the adapter bracket.
turbotalon1g
10-06-2008, 11:18 AM
I see, i believe the pads are reds and they have felt great before.
I was doing a pull with a C6 and i think this might of been the second one, but slowing down from 120-130 sucked at about 75 i realized the pedal pressure was not there and i was already pulling up the e-brake a little, so i got off the pedal and back on it and it wasn't doing shit.
Still on stock lines. I have a rear set from agency power but they fucked up on the front set so i am trying to work with them on that, but i want to just get my money back and get a better kit.
Rotors are drilled and slotted, all brakes came with the car.
MustGoFaster
10-06-2008, 11:54 AM
Was the pedal firm or on the floor? If it was on the floor it's fluid boiling, if it was firm that would be pad fade.
b00stcreep21
10-06-2008, 12:59 PM
DOT 4 fluid is your friend broham
MustGoFaster
10-06-2008, 01:27 PM
After re-reading, you mention a lack of peddal pressure. Sounds like boiled fluid at this point.
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_brakefluid_1a.shtml
I run the Valvoline SynPower in my car, cheap and availabe in most Checker, AutoZone and Advanced Auto stores. NAPA stopped carrying it last I knew.
Goat Blower
10-06-2008, 01:36 PM
You've actually got room for the AEM big brake rotors. Pretty much bolt right on and stop awesome, but I agree, it sounds like you boiled that cheap Pep Boys fluid in there.
turbotalon1g
10-06-2008, 02:51 PM
^lol.
Thanks guys. The pedal didn't drop to the floor, but when i pushed the pedal there really wasn't a good stopping response.
I will change the fluid and see where that gets me.
Speedfreak
10-06-2008, 05:04 PM
Change the fluid and do the SS lines.. you will probably be fine at that point(with good pads all around).
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