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Originally Posted by solidONE
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I won't argue that having a BBK is better, but the stopping distance gains from that review sound too good (7.5%). Perhaps the stock pads weren't in great condition... would have liked to see them testing just pads with stock calipers and rotors.
Anyway, here's another (also sponsored!) comparison:
http://www.zeckhausen.com/Testing_Brakes.htm
Scroll down all the way to the bottom. Stopping distance gains are in the 2-3% range compared to stock 350Z pads, and just about 1-2% for the more aggressive (but still street) pads of the 350Z Track model. Also take into account that on the track, you never get to a full stop, so real gains will be even less than in those 100-0 tests.
Tires are still the limiting factor, the power of the brakes becomes moot the moment you are about to lock them up, which happens quickly.