12-09-2022, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by LRNAD90
Does it add a lot of weight? Essex claims their 299mm AP Sprint kit removes 20 lbs from the front end of the car over stock brakes (Assuming that is 10 pounds per side)..
"Saves 20 unsprung lbs. from nose of vs. OEM brakes"
Even the larger 325mm kit claims a 10 lbs total weight saving..
For daily driving, I agree there is probably no discernable benefit in braking performance with big brake kits, though its never a bad thing to lose unsprung weight.. |
A lot of that weight savings is in the two piece rotor with aluminum hat.
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