Big Brake Brembo, AP racing, Stoptech

ChrisSlicks

The AP Racing does pretty well for high speed highway driving, however it doesn't seem to like heavy rain. Takes an extra second to sweep the rotors before you get full braking power. I think this will be less of a problem on wet track where you can build up a little heat, but on the highway it was a little disconcerting.

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AP 6+4 here! Love them
going to the track next week @ L.V.
I'll let you guys know it is

Thavee

Hello sir,

i like the wheels. are they 20"? will the tires rub the fenders?
what offset are front and rear?

Thank you for your information.

ATL_Red_G35

pshhh.....shamlessplug

AP - Chris_B

Very nice! That car keeps getting better looking with all the subtle changes. Looking forward to hear some testing feedback.

Chris

AP - Chris_B

I've noticed the same thing in every car I've ever driven in heavy rain with either OE brakes or with upgrades. It may possibly happen more with a BBK as many require splash shield removal or modification, but I have not noticed much difference. It is always good practice to test the pedal before it is needed when there is a lot of water on the road.

This is why several Mercedes-Benz models (and probably others) have a feature that occasionally induces brake system pressure when the windshield wipers are on. Doing this allows the pads to "rub off" the water on the rotors every now and then to help keep them dry.

Chris

ChrisSlicks

Chris, Good to know. The only other time I had driven the OEM brakes in heavy rain was on an auto-x course, so of course your tapping the brakes every few seconds and there was no problems. And I have experienced it in a minor fashion with previous cars I've owned, it just seemed worse.

The AP racing install didn't require any modification to the front splash shield and only an extremely minor trim to the edge of the rear splash shield so I don't think that is a significant factor.

I know BMW touts a similar system for some of their cars, when the wipers are on it presses the pads gently against the rotors to keep them swept.

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