11-29-2014, 03:28 PM | #1 |
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Brembo Brakes Question
Not sure if this question has been asked before however is there a noticeable braking difference between getting the Brembo GT Big Brake Kit and the Brembo GT-R Big Brake Kit on the track?
The price difference is huge and at the track I am not an expert driver at all so any honest input would be great, Thanks! |
11-29-2014, 03:50 PM | #2 |
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My honest opinion is you are wasting your $$$.
I have been tracking cars for years and the OEM brakes with a set of track pads and fluid is all this car needs. I had no issues with very hard 30 minute lapping sessions at all. The OEM rotors and calipers are absolutely up to the task ESPECIALLY for a more intermediate driver. If you upgrade to bigger Brembo brakes then you are doing it for the feel good factor only IMO. Spend your money on track wheels and tires and HPDE registration fees. Just my opinion.
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Generally, bigger brakes don't give you a performance increase by way of better stopping distances. They give you better performance by way of increased heat build up resistance and increased heat dissipation.
If your brakes can lock up your wheels (i.e. activate ABS), then your brakes aren't the weakest link. If you want to increase braking performance (shorter stopping distances), put on stickier tyres (e.g. R-Compounds, Semi-slicks or Full racing slicks). Of course NOW, with better tyres, you will be working your brakes much much harder, as they will generate a lot more heat in the rotors, pads and fluids, so then NOW you may benefit from uprated calipers, rotors and pads.
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Slotted are arguably better for track use but, again, for an intermediate driver the OEM drilled rotors are more than fine.
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I have some experience...thinking getting stainless steel brake lines, 600 degree brake fluid for the first or second rounds then later upgrading the rotors to slotted as on my last car the cross drilled rotors cracked. Rotors, pads and some sport cups 2s as I drive to the track as well, Sebring, Daytona and Homestead!!
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Other than that, save your money and wait until the stock rotors are spent before replacing them. |
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