How do I increase the brake's stopping power of my 2000 Honda Accord?

Question

I want to increase the brake's stopping power of my 2000 Honda Accord. Even though I have new brake pads from the dealer, it is not as powerful as the brakes of my BMW 325. What can I install to improve its stopping power?

Answer 1

I also own an '00 Accord (LX, V6), and have done some things to improve braking efficiency.

Basically it's about how much $$$ you want to spend. Personally, I would avoid dropping the $2,300 on a BREMBO front brake set. That's a lot of money to pick up efficiency, especially considering how the factory stock brakes are plenty good for all reasonable service uses.

Searching the Internet will also reveal a mid-priced front brake upgrade kit for around $600 - $700. It features slotted/cross-drilled rotors, upgraded calipers, and upgraded brake lines.

A cheaper way to go is to make sure you're using ceramic brake pads, and install aftermarked cross-drilled rotors. This upgrade will reduce brake 'fade' which accounts for the perception of poor braking capability during hard stop-start driving episodes. This upgrade also reduces the operating temperature of the rotors which in turn reduces the likeliness that your rotors will warp...less chance of experiencing brake pedal pulsations due to warped rotors. Also, the parts involved here cost roughly under $300.

I also added (Neuspeed) stainless steel brake lines. SS lines eliminate any 'sponginess' feel at the brake pedal. Experts debate whether this upgrade is really worth the effort for street sedans. However, since you were using your BMW as a reference, SS lines added to your Accord might suit your fancy.

Answer 2

Depends on how fast you want to stop. You can get moderate power by switching to performance brake pads like Hawk Plus.
if you want to stop faster, then you need bigger rotors, calipers, pads, metal brake lines, and larger tires. Brembo makes a big brake kit that covers most of these stuff but is not cheap.

Answer 3

you can upgrade to a big brake kit. it will run you around 1K though. it will give you bigger rotors (wont heat up as fast), stronger calipers (more stopping power) and the kit will also probably come with braided stainless steel brake lines. this will prevent them from cracking and expanding as you ride hard and the brake fluid increases in temperature. then you can even take you car out to the local time attack track and give it a go! (and it'll help you stop when little kids run across the road).

Answer 4

Big Brake Kit has all the necessary hardware

Larger width tire (Traction)

Better suspension.....

Or you can go Flintstones and put a big hole where your floor mats use your feet as extra traction.

Or have equip your car with an anchor..... throw it out when you want to stop quickly

Answer 5

Press harder on the brake pedal! That should improve your stopping power. Most brake pedals are pressure sensitive and the more pressure you apply, the more stopping power you have. I have a 1989 ford ranger and pressing harder on the brake pedal helped me a lot! Hope this helps

Answer 6

get new rotors that are slotted and drilled and get some metallic brake pads. if your rear wheels uses drums you may want to do a disk conversion also.

Answer 7

Larger stronger calipers and rotors

Answer 8

jus don't drive sooo fast , "speed Kills"