02-07-2013, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cv129
What's the difference in distance in 150-0 or 100-0 or 60-0 between akebono vs base?
For repeated hard stops (track application), of course the larger disc and bigger caliper will be better to cope with heat. After all, braking performance is really a measure of efficiency in converting kinetic energy into heat energy (and then the dissipation of the heat). For street, I'll concur with Corbin
However, I do understand that we all want that little extra, I mean....one never needs 330+ hp to get from point a to point b, but we all want more
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If you can lock the tires up with the stock calipers and pads then there will be zero difference for stopping distances as the tires are the limiting factor. The best you can ever hope when putting on a BBK is zero difference on stopping distance... Most cheaper BBKs dont have optimized piston sizes and will have too much bias to either the front or the rear which will hurt performance and increase stopping distances. Unless you track your car a BBK is strictly for looks and slightly better feel (but is that difference in feel worth the price tag?). You can buy better pads for the stock calipers that can meet whatever needs you have.
Last edited by Track_Your_Z; 02-07-2013 at 03:25 PM.
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