brake upgrade for 22 inch rims?

[crazyk6998]

Hi, I just put on some 22's on my C and was wondering what upgrades should i do for the brakes. Cause from what I've been reading the new wheels will wear out the brake pads pretty quickly. Are upgraded pads and stainless steel brake lines good enough? Thanks.

[indyCoder]

Originally Posted by crazyk6998

Hi, I just put on some 22's on my C and was wondering what upgrades should i do for the brakes. Cause from what I've been reading the new wheels will wear out the brake pads pretty quickly. Are upgraded pads and stainless steel brake lines good enough? Thanks.

I've not had a problem. If you have the coin, go for the Brembo's that come on the SRT-8.

[LAIDBACKC]

is it me or does anyone else think those brembos for 6 FREAKING THOUSAND DOLLARS front and back brembos(I think)... is absolutely, positively, reedickyoulussly.. IN-SANE!

[SooNrdenL8r]

6g's!!!!!!! Are you serious...so i guess there wouldn't be a difference if i had a touring then huh..brembos are brembos right..or is there a different kit for the touring?

[333]

Originally Posted by LAIDBACKC

is it me or does anyone else think those brembos for 6 FREAKING THOUSAND DOLLARS front and back brembos(I think)... is absolutely, positively, reedickyoulussly.. IN-SANE!

Good question. Why do Brembos cost so much? production costs? r&d? It seems there is a good market out there for mid level brakesets, something that has slightly better performance to compensate for big wheels and looks better but could be had for closer to $2k.

[SooNrdenL8r]

Originally Posted by 333

Good question. Why do Brembos cost so much? production costs? r&d? It seems there is a good market out there for mid level brakesets, something that has slightly better performance to compensate for big wheels and looks better but could be had for closer to $2k.

so what's the next best thing to brembos..for those of us who don't have brembo money to spend on brakes...

[333]

Originally Posted by SooNrdenL8r

so what's the next best thing to brembos..for those of us who don't have brembo money to spend on brakes...

Check out what Leebone did to his brakes...

Leebone's post http://www.300cforums.com/forums/pic...pics-my-c.html

[DarkFury]

Originally Posted by 333

Check out what Leebone did to his brakes...

Leebone's post http://www.300cforums.com/forums/pic...pics-my-c.html

So are you saying that "Hawk pads" are the key? Or is it the rotors?

[Leebone]

I was considering weighing in on this thread but I really have nothing new to report. In the time since I've done my upgrade, I'm just barely ready to bed in my new pads this coming weekend (it's taken a while to wear off the zinc coating on the rotors and it's not a daily driver). Also since these where put on just prior to my rims I can't give a comparison vs stock w/ 22s. But to answer Dark Fury's question I would think that the pads and the stainless lines would make the most difference, the rotors imo are mainly cosmetic.
I think if someone is really considering this they should talk to Dave at Zeckhausen, he knows his sh!t.

[300King]

soo leebone all in all how much did u spend to upgrade your brake system cuz i was thinking about doing the same thing you did so if u can get back to me about this itd help me out. Thanks!