Hi guys my prelude(5th Gen) is now in need of new front brake rotors and pads.I have been given two options,but i dont know what to proceed with.And need your thoughts.
Option 1.Standard rotors with performance pads and upgrade to race brake fluid.
Option 2.Slotted and cross drilled rotors with performance pads but no upgrade to race fluid.
Now,neither do i know which one to go with or which one is better nor do i know the performance difference between standard rotors and Slotted and cross drilled rotors.Any advice/suggestions would be much appreciated
I would strongly suggest that you don't get cross-drilled rotors. They crack, and should really only be used if you intend on changing them out often. They look cool, but they're more appropriate for track use.
Slotted rotors are great, and would be my choice if I were you. They don't crack, but will vent the gases just like the cross-drilled.
For brake pads, get a good performance pad. Get some with non-metalic compound for some great stopping power. I hear that pads made by "GreenStuff" are excellent and well worth the money.
As for fluid, get a good fluid, but you don't likely need a full race type. A member here, RedRacer, wrote and excellent review of some fluids he is familiar with. It can be read on our wiki.
Am going to a brake specialist,I will enquire about slotted rotors then.But what about dimple drilled and slotted?? Are they better?? Do they help or make a difference with the performance or shall i just stick with standard rotors but upgrade pads and fluid? Chances are i wont be doing tracks.so what you think?I will check out the link you posted.
Yea,i have heard about the "Greenstuff" too,thats the one manufactured by EBC right? But what is the difference between "Greenstuff and Redstuff"?
Slotted rotors make a BIG difference. You'll notice a large reduction in brake fade and some extra stopping force. Make sure you break your rotors in as directed by the manufacturer. Slotted rotors are great fun. If money is an issue, start with just putting them on the front as most of the braking force goes there.
Greenstuff, RedStuff, BlueStuff, etc are all made by EBC. The difference between them is in the type of compound in the brake pad material. Redstuff pads are designed for cars with mroe than 200hp and are for high speed driving. Greenstuff are for 'spirited street driving' on cars 200hp and under. I think the redstuff pads have kevlar in them.
I'd go with the greenstuff ones as they are likely most appropriate for your application.
thanks for that.i got it checked by some brake specialist.He suggested i use either a slotted discs or slotted and cross drilled discs with ferodo pads.Is that a good idea?Or can i go with standard discs and ferodo pads?And do the cross drilled really crack under street/road driving?am just really stuck at the moment.....oh,btw,are ferodo pads any good?and the discs he suggested was inter brake.
What are you doing with your 5th gen? Any auto X or anything like that? If your getting rotors like this for show thats cool too. If you want something that just performs well. Than you can just get some brembo blank rotors and a good set of pads..I've heard good things about Hawks... Anyway just my 2 cent
hey guys sorry abt the late reply.been bit busy.me got my brakes on a temp hold.coz i just realised its time for me to change my cam belt.i thot thats more of an urgent job rite now.what u think?moreover,ma mate is gonna try hook me up with a deal for my brakes.
If your timing belt needs changing, do that first. New brakes won't be any fun if you don't have a functioning engine to get the car moving in the first place.
