A decent alternative is the BAT Big Brake Kit that puts you into SVT Contour-sized front rotors and good pads for about $300. Pair that with the braided-steel brake hoses and a good system bleed and you get better response to the pedal and improved overall braking for under $400 (if you do the work yourself). I equipped my '95 LX with this setup and we noticed a distinct difference. The overall stopping distance may not be that much shorter but the response and feel are much, much improved.
