upgrade brakes with 26's

cadtimes · #1 (**permalink**) 10-03-09, 09:20 PM

I got some 26's that Im gonna be puttin my 2004 ext. Can I get some input on what kind of brake upgrade I should get and about how much would it cost. I wont be doing a whole lot of riding and the area I live is pretty flat.

luxurylife33 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-03-09, 11:22 PM

From what most people with 26's say, the stock brakes aren't bad. I would try some cross drilled / slotted rotors with some ceramic brake pads at the very least.

CaNiBusCK · #3 (**permalink**) 10-04-09, 09:34 AM

I've had my 26's for 3 years. The first year i had stock brakes, there not bad they just wear quicker from the extra weight and leave a lot more brake dust. At the very least i would run full ceramic pads. I ended up going with the cross drilled slotted rotors and its definatly a noticeable difference and pad wear and brake dust were greatly reduced.

T-Giv · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-09, 11:23 AM

Where did you get the rotors/pads and what brands would you recommend? Cost? I just put on my 24's but I too should look into at least some new rotors/pads.

cadtimes · #5 (**permalink**) 10-04-09, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CaNiBusCK

I've had my 26's for 3 years. The first year i had stock brakes, there not bad they just wear quicker from the extra weight and leave a lot more brake dust. At the very least i would run full ceramic pads. I ended up going with the cross drilled slotted rotors and its definatly a noticeable difference and pad wear and brake dust were greatly reduced.

You got a lowering kit on yours? Seems like everyone goes with the 2/3 kit but I dont see to many with 26's. I wanna see pics of a 2/3 with 26's or should I go with something else?