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Fiero308 
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 Topic: Brakes for Honda MinivanPosted: 17 July 2010 at 9:54pm |
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I have just upgraded the tires on my wifes minivan from
215 to 245. At the last service the Dealership told my wife the brake pads are are almost done and the rotors need to be machined. So I was thinking (always an expensive proposition.......) I should upgrade the brakes. Should I just go for a big brake kit on the front i.e. http://www.yourhotcar.com/prod/Ksport/Brakes/Big_Brake_Ki ts/Honda_Odyssey_Ksport_Procomp_Big_Brake_System_- _Front/808022/ or replace rotors and pads front and rear i.e. http://www.yourhotcar.com/product/list/2003/Honda/Odyssey /Brakes/Brake_Rotors/ or just upgrade the pads 1.e. http://www.yourhotcar.com/product/list/2003/Honda/Odyssey /Brakes/Brake_Pads/. thought and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Hugh |
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Dr.Fiero
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Posted: 17 July 2010 at 10:00pm |
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Really comes down to how she (the primary driver?) drives it.
If the stock ones lasted "X" km's, and she still drives it the same way - they should last that long again. If on the other hand, you feel they wore out too soon, then sure - slap on some better rotors, with a set of the new carbon pads out there (they don't mess up your mags as much too!). I wouldn't go nuts on the rears, since they only do about 30% of the braking anyhow. |
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Posted: 18 July 2010 at 12:13pm |
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I guess my priority is braking power. I figure that now I
have maximized the tire size I want to be able in an emergency stop to be able to stop on a dime i.e. shortest distance possible. I don't mind spending more money or having to change the pads more often if I know that in an emergency I can come to the fastest stop possible. |
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Romeo
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Posted: 18 July 2010 at 2:14pm |
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Depending on the stock size, your braking probably isn't maxxed out by the brakes - but rather the tires. I'd just worry about pads if you feel the need for just a little more bite, but that's just my outlook. As I said, the inertia of the vehicle is probably more difficult to stop to the tire's friction, than by the braking power, especially on a larger vehicle such as a minivan. |
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Fiero308
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Posted: 18 July 2010 at 2:32pm |
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So if i understand correctly you are saying if I just
upgrade the pads I will maximize the braking power for emergency stops. Any recommendations? http://www.yourhotcar.com/product/list/2003/Honda/Odyssey /Brakes/Brake_Pads/. |
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Romeo
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Posted: 18 July 2010 at 2:49pm |
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Yeah, that's all I would suggest. Don't forget, big brakes are alot more rotational mass to get moving (And ironically - to stop) which takes more gas, and is probably waaay too much brake for your tires and mass.
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Posted: 18 July 2010 at 2:51pm |
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Any suggestions on the pads to get?
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Romeo
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Posted: 18 July 2010 at 2:56pm |
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Ceramics tend to be near the best at near everything (Although semi-metallics will out-brake them, they dust like MAD and don't last very long) so I'd suggest probably these: http://www.yourhotcar.com/prod/Hawk/Brakes/Brake_Pads/Honda_ Odyssey_Hawk_Performance_Ceramic_Brake_Pads_-_HB506Z610/6297 51/ If you don't mind the shorter life, and dusting issues, these will technically outbrake the ceramics: http://www.yourhotcar.com/prod/Hawk/Brakes/Brake_Pads/Honda_ Odyssey_Hawk_HP_Plus_Brake_Pads_-_HB506N610/629742/ |
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Fiero308
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Posted: 18 July 2010 at 3:02pm |
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OK thanks the ceramic pads it is
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Romeo
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Posted: 18 July 2010 at 3:07pm |
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A pleasure, best of luck, comrade! |
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