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quote:The TRD Big Brake Kit currently available for the Toyota Celica, has been approved for installation on the Matrix base, XR and XRS 2WD models. TRD's big brake assembly comes complete with two-piece slotted rotors, 4-piston aluminum calipers, stainless steel, braided brake lines and high-performance brake pads. This advanced brake system decreases stopping distance and enhances vehicle stability during aggressive driving and repeated or panic stops. The caliper is finished in red and features a white TRD logo.For your convenience, a wheel template is included to ensure proper fit and clearance. This kit will fit the following2003 Matrix 4-Door STD 2 WD w/ 4-Speed ECT Automatic2003 Matrix 4-Door STD 2 WD w/ 5- Speed Manual2003 Matrix 4-Door XR 2WD w/ 4-Speed ECT Automatic2003 Matrix 4-Door XR 2WD w/ 5-Speed Manual2003 Matrix 4-Door XRS 2 WD w/ 4-Speed ECT Automatic2003 Matrix 4-Door XRS 2 WD w/ 6-Speed ManualIt would also be a direct fit for the Vibe.The price is around $1,950

If I read the charts in the SCC mag on their project matrix, the big break kit they installed only did slightly better than the stock set up. Aside from looking better through the rim I didn't see anything in their results that would warrent coughing up that kind of cash!

I bought the base Vibe. Is it possible to fit the brakes off of a GT up to the Base Vibe's rear wheels? Is there any improvements over the base Vibe's rear drums. I was thinking about trying to find a wrecked Vibe GT or Matrix XRS and poaching those parts. Any thoughts?

quote:I bought the base Vibe. Is it possible to fit the brakes off of a GT up to the Base Vibe's rear wheels? Is there any improvements over the base Vibe's rear drums. I was thinking about trying to find a wrecked Vibe GT or Matrix XRS and poaching those parts. Any thoughts?Look at this post.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1723

The big break kit should help out the base since the brums are in the rear. But with that being said, 70% of your stopping power comes from the front.

did anybody ever end up trying this package? its starting to get my interest.

2000$ for brakes? no ****ing wayyour out of your mind

ok, find me a four piston system for cheaper.

Quote, originally posted by tecton »2000$ for brakes? no ****ing wayyour out of your mindRSM's(?) big brake kit and conversion was $3k! This is a deal!

hell, for that kind of money, ill go to school and learn to fabricate my own!