RR racing sport brake kit

[mrg666]

I am about to order the following brake kits
https://www.rr-racing.com/RR-Racing-...gt86fbk005.htm
and
https://www.rr-racing.com/BRZ-and-FR...gt86rbk002.htm

My goal is better brake performance than the stock brakes and save some weight. I don't think I need those bigger 6 piston kits since I don't track my car. I am not going for looks, I am not even ordering the colored calipers. All I care is better brake performance but not more than I need.

Based on my googling, these brakes keep the original rear/front brake balance and provide better braking performance. And, the cost is not too high.

Am I missing anything? I would appreciate any other thoughts before I order them.

[Sapphireho]

What are you doing on the street where the stock brakes are failing?

[NoHaveMSG]

If you want better performance then just throw different pads in the stock calipers and swap out the fluid. All BBK does is add more thermal mass to handle heat better and prevent fade and excessive wear.

[mrg666]

Yes, I know that stock brakes can be improved with better pads, rotors, brake fluid, and ss lines. So you are saying this brake kit will not be better than what I can get from the stock brakes with a routine brake service?

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

What are you doing on the street where the stock brakes are failing?

LOL, I won't bite it. Not in the mood today.

[NoHaveMSG]

If you are not tracking your car, no need.

Message CSG mike and let him know what you want and your application. He is really good about helping people select a product that would work.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by mrg666

LOL, I won't bite it. Not in the mood today.

Wasn't trying to start anything. What msg said.

[mrg666]

Okay, you guys saved me more than a grand. I will be ordering a brake service package from ft86sf instead. It was going to be more fun installing the BBK but this will also be fun. Yey, a couple hours of wrench time!

BTW, there is only one thing that can be done on the street: drive within legal limits. And this is what I am doing.

[Sapphireho]

My street brake setup.

DBA 4000 drilled and slotted rotors
DS2500 Ferodo brake pads
Perrin master cylinder brace
Mann Engineering Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Torco RT700 Brake Fluid

[stevesnj]

WinMax W2 on stock solid rotors with G-four brake fluid. DD and track work awesome

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by mrg666

I am about to order the following brake kits
https://www.rr-racing.com/RR-Racing-...gt86fbk005.htm
and
https://www.rr-racing.com/BRZ-and-FR...gt86rbk002.htm

My goal is better brake performance than the stock brakes and save some weight. I don't think I need those bigger 6 piston kits since I don't track my car. I am not going for looks, I am not even ordering the colored calipers. All I care is better brake performance but not more than I need.

Based on my googling, these brakes keep the original rear/front brake balance and provide better braking performance. And, the cost is not too high.

Am I missing anything? I would appreciate any other thoughts before I order them.

I actually run Wilwood 6 Piston front and 4 Piston rear, drilled and slotted with the B10 pad. I would have to say yes, there is a difference between my StopTech pads and Centric blank rotors (stock calipers) from a pure street driving perspective.

First off, with the slotted rotors, you get a rumbling sensation in the brake pedal and even the whole entire car if you apply light brake pressure. It seems go away with more brake pressure.

The pedal travel is less to get the car to begin diving. I have to re-learn braking points and how much brake pressure to apply. More times than not, I come to a stop sooner than expected accidentally.

Also, psychologically I do feel more confident with the car because I felt stock brakes were under-boosted compared to like a Corolla or a Camry personally. I usually brake earlier with the stock brakes because they don't have that massive bite down that other overly boosted brakes are.

I don't think stopping distance decreased or increased, but with the torque these brakes deliver, it's feels confident inspiring. Also knowing that my brake distance will be repeatedly the same and it can take more abuse/heat, it psychologically helps me as well.

I'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed with the 4 Piston or 6 Piston. I think the red really pops with my Work Wheels

[fika84]

Originally Posted by N1rve

...
First off, with the slotted rotors, you get a rumbling sensation in the brake pedal and even the whole entire car if you apply light brake pressure. It seems go away with more brake pressure.
...

I too have Wilwood 6pot front and 4 pot rear with BP10 pads and I don't get rumbling... You might want to check that out.. just sayin!

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by fika84

I too have Wilwood 6pot front and 4 pot rear with BP10 pads and I don't get rumbling... You might want to check that out.. just sayin!

How long have you had it? I think it's because mine is still pretty new.

[SuperTom]

@mrg66 I wouldn't have listened to everyone here. You are supercharged I would have went with the big brake kit. You are able to get to high speeds faster, meaning you need to stop faster + the extra weight on the nose