Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - General question: Why are bigger brakes better?

Cmike2780 · 10-25-2010, 11:44 PM

^^agree.

Bigger brakes also allow for less pressure for the same amount of torque given the same conditions as a standard brake set. For the most part, the increase surface area allows for a larger pad which results in more bite. The tires play a big part in stopping distance, but the brakes are doing most of the work. Bigger brakes, with the right material, also spread heat better and can withstand higher cycles before failing/fading.

Also, it would actually be easier to lock-up the brakes (tire looses traction) with bigger brakes, but thats a whole other topic.

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	^^agree. Bigger brakes also allow for less pressure for the same amount of torque given the same conditions as a standard brake set. For the most part, the increase surface area allows for a larger pad which results in more bite. The tires play a big part in stopping distance, but the brakes are doing most of the work. Bigger brakes, with the right material, also spread heat better and can withstand higher cycles before failing/fading. Also, it would actually be easier to lock-up the brakes (tire looses traction) with bigger brakes, but thats a whole other topic. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]