Brembo vs. Baer Big Brake
07-31-2011, 03:51 AM
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Brembo vs. Baer Big Brake
Doing some research for car order.
Quick question on improved performance between the optional Brembo Brakes, and the Baer Brakes Plus Shelby Front System, will I see much of an improvement, or no. Power wise I will be N/A with Boss power pack from Steeda and a Stainless Works exhaust if that counts at all. Suspension wise currently looking at, Stranoparts - Handling Package 2, Stranoparts - Sway Bar Package 2, Fays2 - Watts Linkage.
Car will be mainly street with track events every few months probably.
So is it worth skipping Brembo option or will it be smarter just to get Brembo Option
Quick question on improved performance between the optional Brembo Brakes, and the Baer Brakes Plus Shelby Front System, will I see much of an improvement, or no. Power wise I will be N/A with Boss power pack from Steeda and a Stainless Works exhaust if that counts at all. Suspension wise currently looking at, Stranoparts - Handling Package 2, Stranoparts - Sway Bar Package 2, Fays2 - Watts Linkage.
Car will be mainly street with track events every few months probably.
So is it worth skipping Brembo option or will it be smarter just to get Brembo Option
08-01-2011, 02:59 AM
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+1 on the stock Brembo setup especially as it comes with ss brake lines.
There is a natural progression for brake upgrade;
1) a good DOT 4 fluid such as ATE or Motul. It should be flushed completely at least once a year. Bleed as required during the season.
2) better brake pads. Hawk or Carbotech appear to be the most popular. What you need depends on how you drive and the tracks you run on
3) Brembo brake kit with stock rotors for better heat capacity
4) front brake cooling
Our cars are heavy and the brakes need to absorb a lot of energy when braking. The Brembo rotors are up to the task.
Pads and rotors become consumable items once you start tracking your car. Compare the costs of stock rotors to aftermarket rotors.
There is a natural progression for brake upgrade;
1) a good DOT 4 fluid such as ATE or Motul. It should be flushed completely at least once a year. Bleed as required during the season.
2) better brake pads. Hawk or Carbotech appear to be the most popular. What you need depends on how you drive and the tracks you run on
3) Brembo brake kit with stock rotors for better heat capacity
4) front brake cooling
Our cars are heavy and the brakes need to absorb a lot of energy when braking. The Brembo rotors are up to the task.
Pads and rotors become consumable items once you start tracking your car. Compare the costs of stock rotors to aftermarket rotors.
08-01-2011, 09:30 AM
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The stock brakes can bring in the ABS so therefore they are not the limiting factor - the tires are.
All of the mods to brakes are designed to improve the ability of the brakes to stop the car over and and over again from high speeds without you experiencing any fade or failure.
