Help me with Brake Upgrade for Bigger Wheels

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I need some recommendations on a good brake upgrade for 22"-24" wheels.
Of course, the bigger the wheels, the more braking power i'll need.

Please. Save the rediculing for someone else. I'm looking for professional ideas and help. :)

You think i should take it one step at a time?
Do the front, then back.. Or do both at the same time?

Ive already replaced the brake booster with oem stock, but not master cylinder.
This all being with a N/A regal. I'd like to run wilwood, baer or another good manufacturer.

The idea and compatibility issues i want addressed are being able to run these upgraded brakes and bigger rotors with both stock wheels (14") and whatever else bigger size i use. So what size rotors should i go with? Or should i just get the best sized rotors for my needs and forget about compatibility?

Will i need to run new brake lines for the upgrade of rotors in the rear?

Thanks for any advice.
 
most large rotor (12" and up) brakes will require you to run 16" wheels minimum, so trying to find aftermarket brakes that will work with stock wheels and your 20s is not going to be easy. Any aftermarket brake is definately an upgrade over stock, you can also go with a late model F-body/C5 brake upgrade. Stock steel lines should be fine, might want to invest in braided lines to replace the stock rubber lines.
 
If you have plenty of $'s, Baer is THE way to go. Very professional and you need virtually no knowledge! The Baer 13" front brake usually requires a 17" wheel. The 12" B-car spindle/brake requires 16" wheel. You will need a 4 wheel disc brake master cylinder when you go with disc on all 4 corners. BE CAREFUL! Either know what you are doing or buy a professional kit (Baer, etc.). Check with Jack Cotton at Cotton's Performance. He is a Baer dealer and will treat you right.
Conrad
 
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