OEM BRZ Brembo performance?
 

Hi Folks,


Coles notes: How are folks finding the newer OEM Brembo brake setup on the BRZ Sport-Tech RS for the occasional track day? I want to know if it's worth getting that and not upgrading brakes vs buying the more basic model and getting aftermarket brakes again.



I used to own an FRS a few years ago and took it to many a track day, I found the stock brakes pretty underwhelming when at the track and eventually upgraded to a NEO Motorsports kit and man was it a good idea. I'm looking at buying another 86 (BRZ this time) because my current daily driver has issues at the track (it has a seat-belt pretensioner that kick in during heavy braking and high-g that starts to choke me out after a few corners..)
Is the new OEM Brembo setup good enough or is it more for show (ignoring the stock pads).

It works great on the track, with proper fluid and pads, go for it.

Thanks, so fade etc are no longer a problem? (Again acknowledging a lapping day, not a race).
I loved screaming into a corner with my NEO brakes and braking at the last second, sucking back all the lead more powerful cars had on me.

I like them. As a $1200 upgrade option from the limited model, to me it was 100% worth it and a no brainer due to bigger brakes, Sach’s suspension and the wheels. The 2017 PP is my first car so I don’t have another car to reference from but the Brembo’s have saved me from some stupid drivers.

Although the stock PP pads do generate a decent amount of brake dust, I believe they’re worth it. If tracking, you should probably look for new pads and fluid though since that’s what a lot of people tend to change immediately for frequent track usage.

I went into more detail on post #2 about sourcing a new BBK instead of the factory Brembo’s from the PP here:http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133255

In all honesty if you’re back on the market for a brz, I’d go PP without hesitation. Saves a lot of time and is plenty capable with the correct supporting mods.

Never had them fade on me.

PP brakes are great. Did Project Mu fluid and Ferrodo DS2500 pads.