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LostSalad · 09-09-2015, 08:11 AM

Hi @CSG Mike, this is quite the thread you have going here.

I have an 86 with no power mods, but I'm considering upgrading to a BBK. My local track is hard on brakes and I have the budget right now, so I figured I might as well.

I have the option of going with semi-float or full-float discs. As far as I'm concerned, both are probably more than ample performance-wise. I just need to deal with the heat, not necessarily stopping power or braking feel. Therefore my main concern is long-term running costs and street performance because the car is my daily.

So far I am considering going with semi-float, because in my mind less moving parts = less maintenance. Would you agree that this is a good idea? The larger discs are pretty much guaranteed to sort out my heat issues, so I don't need many other benefits from a floating assembly. What's your opinion?

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LostSalad Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Toyota 86 - Charcoal Grey Location: South Africa Posts: 193 Thanks: 110 Thanked 95 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s)	Hi @CSG Mike, this is quite the thread you have going here. I have an 86 with no power mods, but I'm considering upgrading to a BBK. My local track is hard on brakes and I have the budget right now, so I figured I might as well. I have the option of going with semi-float or full-float discs. As far as I'm concerned, both are probably more than ample performance-wise. I just need to deal with the heat, not necessarily stopping power or braking feel. Therefore my main concern is long-term running costs and street performance because the car is my daily. So far I am considering going with semi-float, because in my mind less moving parts = less maintenance. Would you agree that this is a good idea? The larger discs are pretty much guaranteed to sort out my heat issues, so I don't need many other benefits from a floating assembly. What's your opinion?