Looking to upgrade

**DocWalt** · 10-15-2010, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by 2fnloud

What would a set up like that cost? (too lazy to research it, unless HLxDrummer knows, I will look it up later) I am certain my hard lines are fine

Depends, he rebuilt and powdercoated his at the same time. A basic refresh for me (excluding rear rotors) was about $400

Originally Posted by futurevr4man

why do hps pads suck again?

They have crummy bite, lousy pedal feel, the dust they make rusts into your paint, and road salt destroys them, making them feel even crummier. They are more heat resistant than stock pads, but they suck in every other way.

**GordonRamsey** · 10-15-2010, 10:40 AM

If you throw a BBK up front and do nothing with rear it will just hinder the performance because of the brake balance. My TT upgrade actually did that. It's better, but doesnt merit a 4 piston caliper. maybe they just need rebuilt, dont know. do all 4!

**2fnloud** · 10-15-2010, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by GordonRamsey

If you throw a BBK up front and do nothing with rear it will just hinder the performance because of the brake balance. My TT upgrade actually did that. It's better, but doesnt merit a 4 piston caliper. maybe they just need rebuilt, dont know. do all 4!

I would be doing all for not just a BBK. With what how I will be driving the car, it will not need it. As far as what I do I will be doing to all 4. I don't think I will need a rebuild kit, my 3s only has 28,xxx original miles.

**DocWalt** · 10-15-2010, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by GordonRamsey

If you throw a BBK up front and do nothing with rear it will just hinder the performance because of the brake balance. My TT upgrade actually did that. It's better, but doesnt merit a 4 piston caliper. maybe they just need rebuilt, dont know. do all 4!

Stoptech proportions the pistons correctly so this isn't an issue. Other companies do not, they expect you to use a proportioning valve to fix the issue, which is a valid school of thought for a track car, not so much for a street car.

**GordonRamsey** · 10-15-2010, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by 2fnloud

I would be doing all for not just a BBK. With what how I will be driving the car, it will not need it. As far as what I do I will be doing to all 4. I don't think I will need a rebuild kit, my 3s only has 28,xxx original miles.

I was saying my calipers might need rebuilding. 28000?? nice!

**GordonRamsey** · 10-15-2010, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by DocWalt

Stoptech proportions the pistons correctly so this isn't an issue. Other companies do not, they expect you to use a proportioning valve to fix the issue, which is a valid school of thought for a track car, not so much for a street car.

I was wondering about that valve. Would I need one if I did a TT upgrade? Or could I just do work to the rear to even out the workload.

**DocWalt** · 10-15-2010, 01:04 PM

If you go with a full TT upgrade, it won't be an issue. You could always buy a proportioning valve and tweak it yourself, but that's highly advised against for a street car.