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Better Brakes for a Regular Vibe
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 3:04 pm
by Vibetastic
My 2005 is just a regular model with an automatic trans and rear drums.The brakes have never seemed that great to me an I would like to improve them.Are there any good aftermarket kits for improving them? Would 4 wheels discs from a Vibe GT or the Matrix be easy to retro-fit?
Re: Better Brakes for a Regular Vibe (Vibetastic)
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:33 am
by satur9
since most of the stopping power is up front 4 wheel disc wont net you that much more performance vs. the cost and labor. try uprgrading to powerslot rotors and hawk or ebc pads most people find this combo very adequate. if you really want bigger brakes ssbc makes some nice kits with 4 piston calipers and such
Re: Better Brakes for a Regular Vibe (Vibetastic)
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 4:28 pm
by chizel08
have you check ebay..? there are lots of parts store where you can find active brakes direct just look for a reliable dealer to avoid spending lots of $$.
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:36 am
by tnpartsguy
1st change I'd do is go to ceramic pads, it made a huge difference on my '03. I need to do it on my '06, because they do feel a bit weak.
Re: (tnpartsguy)
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:31 am
by 2002sportside
I heard a rumor that the pads were already ceramic on the Vibe... never bothered to look at them though. They are 1000x better than the brakes on my Cav ever felt though... When the rims go on for the spring/summer I'm going to install new rotors and Hawk ceramic pads. There is always room for improvement...
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:55 am
by tnpartsguy
Nope, they are semi-metallic.