Looking into a big brake kit..

Chuck33079

The reason that a big brake kit won't do anything for you on the street is that you won't be doing enough hard stops fast enough to fade the brakes. All you're really buying with big brakes is fade resistance. Even the crappy base brakes have enough force to lock up the wheel and trigger abs. Big brakes won't reduce your stopping distance, they just last longer before fading. If you want shorter stopping distances buy stickier tires.

All you really need are the sport brakes with good pads, rotors and fluid. That will cover you in 100% of non track driving. And probably 85% of track driving with a set of brake ducts.

Now if you have lots of money and are ok with dropping 3k+ just for looks (on a street car), go buy the baddest set of brembos or stoptechs your wallet can handle. Just don't expect them to be that much better. Hell, they may be worse on the streets if you can't keep enough heat in them. They're a track product, and that's the environment they were designed to function in. Not commuting to work.

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Recker

Thanks for the response man, appreciate it! Yea I've been looking at this akebono kit for around $1600.. I mean, wouldn't wanna spend over 2k on a kit atm.. but any intel on that kit?