Can you put larger brakes on a car?
A big brake kit will not increase the stopping power of a vehicle or decrease its stopping distance due to the physics involved. A larger brake pad will only spread out the clamping force of the brake caliper over a greater area. Resurfacing is only possible when there is sufficient brake rotor material left to remove.
Why do you need a rear brake upgrade?
It’s all about the heat. So, you upgraded the front brakes because of thermal concerns but as a hidden surprise got a shift in brake bias. As a band-aid to this condition, you now spend thousands more on a rear brake upgrade because the front system was not sized correctly in the first place.
Can you increase the size of front brakes?
When upgrading your front brakes, it is possible to size the caliper pistons and rotor effective radius to maintain the original brake system’s pressure-torque relationship. Yea, it takes more engineering know-how and you can’t sell the same part to everyone anymore, but you are not altering the base brake balance from what the OEM intended.
Is there a way to upgrade the S13 brakes?
Retaining 4 stud is the simplest way to upgrade the brakes, as it is just a case of redrilling the rotors from the new set to 4 stud and they should almost bolt on. The only other work required is to shorten the banjo bolt of the S13 3-4mm and trim or remove the backing plate.
Where can I get a rear drum brake upgrade?
A good place to seek advice on the appropriate upgrade package for your vehicle is an enthusiast Web site or forum. If you find yourself stuck with rear drum brakes, as opposed to the more effective disc brakes, you may be able to find a rear disc conversion kit for your vehicle.
When upgrading your front brakes, it is possible to size the caliper pistons and rotor effective radius to maintain the original brake system’s pressure-torque relationship. Yea, it takes more engineering know-how and you can’t sell the same part to everyone anymore, but you are not altering the base brake balance from what the OEM intended.
When do you need to upgrade your car’s brakes?
If you’ve souped up your car to reach higher speeds than originally designed, its stock brakes often won’t cut it anymore. Big rotors might be required. The key is to keep the system balanced. If larger front rotors are installed with no other changes, the system will become more front-biased.
A good place to seek advice on the appropriate upgrade package for your vehicle is an enthusiast Web site or forum. If you find yourself stuck with rear drum brakes, as opposed to the more effective disc brakes, you may be able to find a rear disc conversion kit for your vehicle.
What should I do about my front brakes?
First, try removing the dust shields found behind each rotor. (Be sure to protect your tie rod and ball joint dust boots from the heat.) Second, add cooling ducts. Cheap and effective cooling ducts can be fabricated from stuff sourced from your local big-box home improvement center. If you can lock your front brakes, you don’t need more torque.