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Aug 17, 2003 | 04:10 AM

black formula

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Brakes

Hi Guys,.
I was wondering how can a make my brake pedal feel firmer.
In the past year I have put new rotors in the front, i cut the rear rotors, i put in a power booster. What else could I do to help the pedal feel.

Aug 17, 2003 | 04:47 AM

ebmiller88

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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS

Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag

Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56

Install Earl's braided lines.

If you really want a firmer pedal and better braking, just up to a 1LE or C4 style brake upgrade...due to the different piston sizes, these give a firmer pedal feel. Nice upgrade.

Ed

Aug 17, 2003 | 06:25 AM

DJP87Z28

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A good Set of Performance brake pads for both the front and rear.

You don't mention that you did anything with the brake pads.

Aug 17, 2003 | 12:23 PM

black formula

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of course I change the brake pads

Aug 17, 2003 | 12:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by black formula
of course I change the brake pads

Note! I said Performance Brake Pads. Not a generic ones.

Aug 17, 2003 | 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by DJP87Z28
Note! I said Performance Brake Pads. Not a generic ones.

Yea they are completely different compounds. Although if I were to use performance pads I would use slotted/cross drilled rotors. You can pick up some good quality ones off Ebay for cheap. Check out my site in the sig and on page 3 you can see my brake setup.