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    Question newbie on brakes

    im new to 3geez and i've done the basics on brakes but want to improve them. i've got an '87 lx-i, what is needed to upgrade to an '89 se-i set-up. front and rear.



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    are the fronts from an '89 diff. from an '87

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    Yeah, the front brakes on 86-87 models are smaller than those from 88-89. I don't know what plans you have for your car in terms of autocross or anything, but your best bet is probably just a nice set of pads. If it's just a daily driver/ fun car on the weekends, you really don't need slotted/cross drilled rotors IMO.

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    i've got the susp. just about done,i plan on using this car as a daily driver, but want some hp and handling incase anyone gets a little cocky

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    Honestly, I think a good set of pads on your car and a good working brake system and you should be fine. You won't heat up the brakes enough to need superspendy rotors. At best, you may want to upgrade your brake fluid.

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    thankx for the info.
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