Brake upgrade options? Options

[revelsumgt]

Hi guys, I own a 7AFE 1996 1.8 ST

My rear hand brake is too high and my rear brakes are starting to give me crap.. it looks rusty and old..

Time for a re-build!

So my question, what rear brakes are available for me? I'm after more upgrade then stock...

Size? Just any info so I don't get the wrong stuff

Thanks

[revelsumgt]

Thanks for all your replys

I am 100% switching to rotors. I am just concentrating on the rears for now as money is tight this month.

I have had a look at that website and it only brings up brake parts for the front.

I know this is a big ask, but can someone please send me the exact links for parts they recommend for my car.

Thanks

[SwissFerdi]

I have had a look at that website and it only brings up brake parts for the front.

That is because the site won't show parts that the car was never equipped with, so search for GT stuff. My recommendation is to find a GT in a junkyard and take the calipers, e-brake lines, and proportioning valve. Combined with new rotors and pads, this should set you up with everything needed for the swap. I wish I could tell you with certainty as I have the parts, but the opportunity to install has not come around for me yet, so you may beat me to the conversion!

If you can find a GT with acceptable rear rotors, you can use those as well, just make sure they are not warped. This should help your budget a lot as you won't have to spend $100 for the new Brembo units. Although a nice upgrade, the rear brake system only handles about 20% of the braking responsibility anyway. Therefore, you can have some older rotors resurfaced, and then get spiffy new Brembo blanks for the front, where they'll be most useful, when your budget allows.

Part number for the rear pads, Hawk HPS: HB401F.587

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Mar 14, 2012 - 9:23 AM