BBK Comparison thread: Brembo vs. StopTech vs. AP Racing

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Originally Posted by AP - Chris_B

I'm not sure where this information came from, but it is absolutely 100% incorrect. ...

Chris

Chris,

Thanks for weighing in. I'm honestly leaning toward AP for many of the reasons you outlined. As far as misinformation, I don't want to start a war, but this seems pretty well reasoned:

StopTech : Balanced Brake Upgrades

I could see bias being irrelevant if ABS is engaged at all four wheels, but it would still matter the rest of the time, during trail braking, etc.. I realize that you're used to combating people who are trying to say that braking distance, measured in feet, is the sole measure of a braking system (and it was the car mags, not the internet, that started that, BTW), but that wasn't what I was getting at. I was pushing for test data that was done with this system on this car. If you can't release it, fine. But don't get mad at me for asking.

I'm also not saying that the AP system is not calibrated as far as bias. However, when it comes to dropping $5K on a BBK system with multiple good options, it's worth paying attention to facts, not hype. You have to remember where some of us sit. You are in an industry where companies (*cough* Brembo) released downmarket products that did not live up to a once top-tier reputation. Sometimes it's worth being suspicious of the first product on the market. I don't think it's unreasonable to be as informed as possible before dropping the coin. Personally, I like knowing *why* something I buy is good as much as knowing just that it's the best, but maybe that's the geek in me...

Anyway, rants are always appreciated.