Bigger brakes = better stopping??
11-12-2002, 10:48 PM
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Bigger brakes = better stopping??
I remember reading.. somewhere... the track model had shorter 60-0 braking distance than the touring.
Something like (Track) 114 feet.
I know bigger rotors stay cooler and hold up better under stress but....
Will A $2000+ Set Of Brembros = Shorter Stropping Distance Under Normal (Street) Driving Conditions??
Something like (Track) 114 feet.
I know bigger rotors stay cooler and hold up better under stress but....
Will A $2000+ Set Of Brembros = Shorter Stropping Distance Under Normal (Street) Driving Conditions??
11-12-2002, 11:02 PM
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Oh do I love those brakes
Those brakes will save you life one day. I just flew down to LA at 6::30 to pick my Silver track up and drove back to NorCAL at 8:30 p.m. and got in bed by 1:00 am this morning. What a day. I love my car and it dove so true all the way highway 5.
Average 80-90 all the way until I got to Pacheco Pass
Average 80-90 all the way until I got to Pacheco Pass
11-13-2002, 04:52 AM
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The track model brembo brakes offer much better fade resistence after repeated, high speed stops. For example, if you were to pull your car down from say 90mph to 50 mph , 6 or 7 times, in the span of 15-20 minutes , you're defintely going to notice that the first stop will be essentially as short and controled as the last. As I found when I took my Performance model (non-brembo) to the track this weekend - the first few stops are going to be just fine - but towards the end of a track session, you're defintely going to notice increased stopping distances, and increased required pedal effort.
On the street, it's not going to make any difference whatsoever. When the brakes are cold, the stopping distances are going to be virtually the same- besides, the stock brakes are MORE than enough to bring your non-track Z to a stop MUCH faster than 90% of the cars on the road- you really have to be very careful to not stop short (and to take those yellow lights...) b/c someone might rear end you....
Bottom line, if you don't plan on doing any drivers schools or track events, save your money...
Ethan
On the street, it's not going to make any difference whatsoever. When the brakes are cold, the stopping distances are going to be virtually the same- besides, the stock brakes are MORE than enough to bring your non-track Z to a stop MUCH faster than 90% of the cars on the road- you really have to be very careful to not stop short (and to take those yellow lights...) b/c someone might rear end you....
Bottom line, if you don't plan on doing any drivers schools or track events, save your money...
Ethan
11-13-2002, 12:15 PM
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Bigger brakes will increase stopping power, but it might not necessarily decrease stopping distance. It's really a balance between the brakes and the tires. If you increase the surface area of your brakes, then you should also increase the longitudinal contact patch of your tires. I.E. You can have the biggest & baddest brakes available, but they can overpower your tires and cause tire lockup and/or tire skid (and/or cause the ABS to kick in sooner).
Larger rotors/calipers/pads = more surface area for converting kinetic energy to heat energy (i.e. more stopping power). Thicker rotors = more volume to absorb & disippate heat energy (i.e. lower brake fade).
Michael.
Larger rotors/calipers/pads = more surface area for converting kinetic energy to heat energy (i.e. more stopping power). Thicker rotors = more volume to absorb & disippate heat energy (i.e. lower brake fade).
Michael.
11-13-2002, 12:15 PM
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Thanks for the replies!!! Since I dont plan to take it to the track and the stock barkes are equally effective as the Brembro's... I think I will save my money.
It's a ways off this topic but I will mention it. While I was at the shop today (to get my amp replaced) I was talking with the mechanic that had to give the 'ok' to get warranty service. He said the future Z will probably be turbo and may have... 4wd. He also said some people out in California have pushed a little over 350 HP by tweaking the computer + exhaust/intake mods on the 03' model.
It's a ways off this topic but I will mention it. While I was at the shop today (to get my amp replaced) I was talking with the mechanic that had to give the 'ok' to get warranty service. He said the future Z will probably be turbo and may have... 4wd. He also said some people out in California have pushed a little over 350 HP by tweaking the computer + exhaust/intake mods on the 03' model.
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11-13-2002, 07:39 PM
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um, tell your mechanic to start telling you the truth.. the only people making real power outta the new z's as far as i know are the track guys, like teh aussie track car and dwnshifts race car... everyone else is basically waiting for mods to come out like you and i.... oh and the 4wd and trubo stuff. spell this to him. s.k.y.l.i.n.e.
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