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Dodge Neon ACR: Neon Brake Upgrades Feb 27, 2009

The brakes on our Neon weren’t up for much performance use, fading after just a few stops from 60 mph. We decided to replace the rotors with new cross-drilled and slotted pieces from Racing Brake and pads from Carbotech. We chose Carbotech’s XP8 autocross pad for our Neon, as it should also work well in a rallycross setting.

Unfortunately, one of the phenolic caliper pistons decided to shatter as we were retracting it into its bore. We’ve got a new one ordered, and we’ll be able to test our new brakes soon.

Comments

thatsnowinnebago:
I think your Neon might be cursed.
Feb 27, 2009 3:59 p.m.
Carson:
Put some jack stands under there!
Feb 27, 2009 5:02 p.m.
Per Schroeder:
The jackstands were sitting right next to me as I took that picture….they were then put under the car.
Feb 27, 2009 5:36 p.m.
Carson:
Oh good, safety first, especially for new fathers!
Feb 28, 2009 10:19 a.m.
VanFab:
Thanks for all of the progress updates, Per! Keep up the good work.
Feb 28, 2009 6:51 p.m.
VanFab:
P.S. What's that crazy oil filter you're using?
Feb 28, 2009 6:53 p.m.
neon4891:
Drilled and slotted and all that fancyness? How will those hold up?
Mar 2, 2009 9:06 p.m.
iceracer:
A lot of expense for no benefit. OEM type rotors work best.
Mar 4, 2009 9:40 a.m.
can:
I had a bad experience using Carbotech bobcat pads with Racing Brake rotors. Racing brake doesn't recommend using Carbotech pads and Carbotech doesn't recommend using Racing Brake rotors. I experienced poor stopping and overheating. Switched to Hawk pads. The Carbotechs worked great with the OE rotors.
Mar 15, 2009 9:49 p.m.
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