Lightest Brakes or BBK?

[Anthony]

Ok, I just updated the OP with all this new information. I didn't get online much yesterday, so I didn't get around to it. Looks a lot better now though! Let me know if I made any mistakes.

[serialk11r]

Something that's pretty hard to find but could be the next big thing is aluminum brakes that are either composite reinforced or steel clad. Given the same heat capacity you could shed over half the weight because aluminum conducts heat better and has higher heat capacity.

However no one makes these except for McLaren, BMW? (maybe a few more ultra luxury cars) and these sketchy looking guys: http://litebrake.com/ (can buy their rotors on Ebay, not sure what they'll fit)

[Gixxersixxerman]

It's only a matter of time before carbon, ceramic brakes are going to be available... Not just for expensive exotics anymore..

[Turdinator]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

...these sketchy looking guys: http://litebrake.com/ (can buy their rotors on Ebay, not sure what they'll fit)

Thats an interesting concept. i wouldn't want to be their guinea pig. They use the alloy wheel as a heatsink instead on having a vented rotor...

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

...and these sketchy looking guys: http://litebrake.com/

LOL what do you mean?

[serialk11r]

Originally Posted by Anthony

LOL what do you mean?

Wait is that sarcastic?
They seem to have a real product, but 230 is a lot for one rotor and their 10% fuel economy and double pad life thing reeks of bullshit marketing.

However the multiple material rotor construction is certainly interesting. I wonder if you could make the middle part off vented rotors aluminum with steel reinforcement (high temperature coping measures) for maximum heat capacity to mass ratio.

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

Wait is that sarcastic?

Yes. Their website appears to be 103% sketchy, even though it's probably mostly Internet Explorer's fault, as Internet Explorer isn't compatible with the internet.

[Anthony]

@CSG Mike and @JRitt, what do you recommend for a setup in the back to pair up with the AP kit?

[Anthony]

Nevermind, JRitt, I just remembered you covered it in your post above. Thanks!

Originally Posted by JRitt

The kit would likely cost more to produce than our front kit, and most people don't want to pay $2500+ for a rear kit that kills the parking brake. Therefore we recommend putting on some rear SS lines, pads, and calling it a day.

@CSG Mike, have any different recommendations, or would you recommend this same route?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Anthony

Nevermind, JRitt, I just remembered you covered it in your post above. Thanks!

@CSG Mike, have any different recommendations, or would you recommend this same route?

@JRitt's recommendation is what we followed, and it's worked GREAT for us.

Remember that you can always alter brake bias a bit by staggering the compounds, but unless you're doing the pedal dance (see my sig), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) will kick in and try to assist in slowing the car as quickly as possible in heavy braking secenarios.

We recommend using similar compounds front/rear with the Sprint kit.

[utekineir]

On the basis of weight alone regardless of thermal factors robi spec has posted of his setup with a large amount of weight dropped.

Also, theres wilwood kits, a "specific" f&r kit. Though rotor thickness may be an issue in some situations.

and atleast one person here is using what may have been a bit smaller wrx kit which may be the following link

http://ft86speedfactory.com/wilwood-...fdf8307f8abeb3

Also stumbled across this earlier today when i ended up on the p&l page.


http://pandlmotorsports.com/shop/pl-...ght-brake-kit/

Doesn't make mention of parking brake, and clearly the thermal performance would be lacking many situations.

But it would be light and that is the thread title.

[rx3]

Tarox B32 brake kit (front axle)
Discs (2-part; 326 mm x 30 mm): 8.7kg
Adapter: 0.5kg
Caliper without pads: 2.2kg
Caliper with pads: 3.1kg