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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by StopTechErik
The StopTech front BBK can be installed alone with a rear kit added later with no issue. The front kits are designed with the stock rear brake system in mind while the rear kits match factory brake torque to maintain the bias dialed in by the front kit.
I was going to get the full front and rear trophy sport bbk. Does this apply for the trophy sports too? Thanks.
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Yes, Sport Trophy kits have the same piston sizes as our standard kits.
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Next question, 6 piston or 4?
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by rich2342
Next question, 6 piston or 4?
depends on you

6 piston gives you a bigger caliper, marginally larger pad, more upfront cost, more expensive replacement rotors down the road. The 4 is more than up to just about anything you will toss at it
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by StopTechErik
The StopTech front BBK can be installed alone with a rear kit added later with no issue. The front kits are designed with the stock rear brake system in mind while the rear kits match factory brake torque to maintain the bias dialed in by the front kit.
Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
absolutely YES, if you choose the right kit in the first place - many would argue you don't need a rear BBK at all. To this day, I still don't have one, and have no plans to get one
My bad guys, thanks for correcting me. I guess I was only partially on the right path. I guess I should have known Stop-Tech was smarter than that.
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
absolutely YES, if you choose the right kit in the first place - many would argue you don't need a rear BBK at all. To this day, I still don't have one, and have no plans to get one

Under hard braking the *** end doesn't feel unstable from weight transfer?
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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thats a function of many different things, not just brakes

tires, suspension, alignment, your driving skill, brake zone, etc

I'm on my second BBK (AP first, Endless currently) and neither one had any issues coping with stock non brembo rears
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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Most cars are front biased from the factory which increases stability under braking as the front tires will begin to lock before the rear. Its a common misconception that a larger front kit will lead to an instability in the rear which is just not the case. As the fronts start to lock up, the rear tires have more traction by comparison, even with weight transfer factored in. The issue with stability comes more into play when the brakes are more rear biased. In this case the rear end will start to lock up 1st leading to snap oversteer which is only desirable if you are a rally driver or initiating drifts. On the street, snap oversteer just leads to bent up cars and flaming heaps of wreckage.

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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Thanks everyone for helping me out. I feel better now. I probably will do a front kit 1st after my tires and Enkei's.
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