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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks
The AP Racing does pretty well for high speed highway driving, however it doesn't seem to like heavy rain. Takes an extra second to sweep the rotors before you get full braking power. I think this will be less of a problem on wet track where you can build up a little heat, but on the highway it was a little disconcerting.
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I've noticed the same thing in every car I've ever driven in heavy rain with either OE brakes or with upgrades. It may possibly happen more with a BBK as many require splash shield removal or modification, but I have not noticed much difference. It is always good practice to test the pedal before it is needed when there is a lot of water on the road.
This is why several Mercedes-Benz models (and probably others) have a feature that occasionally induces brake system pressure when the windshield wipers are on. Doing this allows the pads to "rub off" the water on the rotors every now and then to help keep them dry.
Chris