Brembo Calipers on Stock Rotors

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Brembo Calipers on Stock Rotors? Has anyone tried this? It seems to me that the Celi stops well enough with stock setup, I would think 4 or 6 piston calipers would really liven things up as well .. any thoughts??

[Butt Dyno]

Just coz you throw Brembos on a car doesn't mean it automatically stops better.

Brake upgrade FAQ:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1154081

[Ch33z]

Just coz you throw Brembos on a car doesn't mean it automatically stops better.

Brake upgrade FAQ:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1154081


so since you read that whole thread why dont you just tell us why upgrading our brakes wont make it stop better?

[Butt Dyno]

so since you read that whole thread why dont you just tell us why upgrading our brakes wont make it stop better?
I'd prefer YOU to read it. It's a good thread. Eminently readable.

Short version:
You are ultimately limited by the traction of your tires.
Adding more front brake bias to a car that has front brake bias from the factory will likely INCREASE your stopping distance.

Making your brakes bigger is thus not necessarily an "upgrade"

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Planning on running Advan A048's I'm sure that the car would benefit from a 4/6 piston aluminum caliper setup. I dont know what the stocks are made out of, I think its iron. So why would a lighter weight setup with more grip force be a bad idea?

better breaks + less unsprung weight = more fun!

[Butt Dyno]

Planning on running Advan A048's I'm sure that the car would benefit from a 4/6 piston aluminum caliper setup. I dont know what the stocks are made out of, I think its iron. So why would a lighter weight setup with more grip force be a bad idea?

better breaks + less unsprung weight = more fun!
That's great, IF you get a caliper designed right and designed for the car. The original post is talking about blindly throwing some Brembos on the front rotors, not buying a well engineered kit.

Unless you know the piston area you have no idea what that kit is going to do to your brake bias.

But even a set of StopTechs isn't going to significantly decrease your stopping distance on a single stop. Ask them. They'll tell you the same thing.

john

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That's great, IF you get a caliper designed right and designed for the car. The original post is talking about blindly throwing some Brembos on the front rotors, not buying a well engineered kit.

Unless you know the piston area you have no idea what that kit is going to do to your brake bias.

But even a set of StopTechs isn't going to significantly decrease your stopping distance on a single stop. Ask them. They'll tell you the same thing.

john


K thanks, it was just an for instance any way .. I was mainly curious IF anyone had tried it