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08-07-2018 07:10 PM |
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Originally Posted by mrg666
(Post 3117856)
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.
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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 :)
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