Big Brake Brembo, AP racing, Stoptech

AP - Chris_B

We get approached by this company (and others) often. Some of their emails are downright amusing. I won't name names here, but anyone who is willing to order at least 10 car sets can get their company logo on the caliper in any color they want.

Here are just a few reasons why we haven't jumped on these:

• No heritage.
• Little or no racing experience.
• Minimal testing (if any).
• Lack of raw material control.
• Lack of process control -- it is easy to buy a TS16949 cert in China or Taiwan (about US$800).
• Questionable hardware (at best).
• Uncertain how long they will be in business.
• Unclear how stable pricing will be.

There are more, but why bother? Some of us have been doing this for decades. I won't spend 1 minute messing with junk. There are several respectable options on the market. Sure, they cost a little more. But, hey, these are B-R-A-K-E-S --> the primary safety system in any automobile.

Anyone can choose to take their chances, but please don't drive around me or my family if you are experimenting with unproven equipment! I might consider to try some non-essential items, but I would be crazy to mess with anything less than the best when it comes to something as important as brakes.

Chris