10-18-2021, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JARblue
That makes absolutely no sense 
The sport package brakes have an extra piston in the calipers along with bigger pads and rotors vs the base brakes. The extra clamping force and larger pad contact surface area contribute to significantly improved braking capabilities.
Different tires and their wear condition can also significantly impact braking ability. |
I'm guessing the improvement is only during high speed braking then, in situations where the rotor is rotating too fast for the calipers and pads to stop it completely. Once the calipers and pads are able to stop the rotor, it is up to the tires to stop the car.
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Last edited by Botaine; 10-18-2021 at 12:18 PM.
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