edited to include points on the BBK's possibly having longer braking distances and tire lock issue and the article.
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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR
I'm really not sure we needed ANOTHER thread for this either.. but.. :shrug:
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I just wanted to something in one place so people could actually get the correct information in one area. Hopefully people can make some educated decisions from this.
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Originally Posted by eikond
The STI Brembos have more surface area and will allow for more friction which would simply allow you to lock up the tires faster before the ABS kicks in. On a track (per your disclaimer) the extra size and cooling capacity would prevent as much brake fade.
The stainless lines help with pedal feel so that you can modulate your braking better.. they won't help you reduce your stopping distance.. but could help your lap time ever so slightly.
The Super Blue fluid is more resistant to boiling after heavy braking sessions and will prevent brake failure.
The OP is right about the tires having a bigger impact than the brake components in a one-off test of 100-0 brake distances. But, that doesn't mean they are worthless upgrades for people depending on their usage of the vehicle.
Personally.. some upgraded pads, fluid and stainless lines and I'll be all set.
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Completely agreed with you on all points. I am certain though that many of these cars will probably never see a track that would need those benefits though. Even in autocross, I have never overheated the OEM brakes in my 2009 WRX to a point where they got mushy.
I guess I was trying to address the masses that are using the car as a DD.
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Originally Posted by SpeedR
Of course you don’t need a BBK for DD no one needs a BBK for DD in any modern car stock car.
A BBK is for brake fade which happens on a track after repeated hard use.
BBKs rarely make signal cold stops faster and often make them worse.
Maybe I am misreading what you are trying to say, but it sounds like you don’t have the slightest idea what you’re talking about.
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You clearly misread. Please read my disclaimer before making dumb comments. Thank you.
Furthermore, I will beg to differ and say there are people out there that are entertaining the thought of a BBK for their car but will be using it as a DD.