Base GT vs. premium GT model
#28
Mach 1 Member
I'm pretty sure the difference is negligible in a standing one-stop 60-0 test. However, the Brembos are supposed to shine when multiple stops are performed like on a track where fade is the main concern. I had a standard brake base GT before my Boss and didn't notice a noticeable change in daily braking power.
#30
Originally Posted by Coyote5-0
So it's true?
#33
Originally Posted by Coyote5-0
Don't the Brembos have more pistons? More pistons = more stopping power
So I've got these Brembos on my 2014, which I don't track, and yeah, it stops fine. It would probably stop fine with the stock brakes as well. But I was expecting face-in-the-dashboard stopping power, which I can only get by stomping on the pedal. Even then, never tried it with non Brembo brakes.
I think the design of the rotor and the caliper to dissipate heat is the primary factor. Since heat generation is always occurring when the brake is applied, I would expect the Brembos to make a difference in heat dissipation regardless of the use case. Now whether the difference is significant enough to overcome other factors in daily driving (tires, road conditions, etc.), that's another matter.
#34
Super Boss Lawman Member
Also, the stopping power has another limit - available traction. The Brembo package comes with a wider tire and I'm sure can handle wider. Plus, fade resistance is a big plus. If you live in a hilly area, I'm sure they shine then.
#36
Originally Posted by Gravydog
bigger brakes=more weight=longer stopping times.
no brakes=less weight=faster & better stopping.
right? science!
no brakes=less weight=faster & better stopping.
right? science!
#37
Shelby GT350 Member
if it's on the rotors, that's just normal surface rust...it's unavoidable as rotors can't be coated since they are a friction surface for braking. The rust comes off after a few stops
#40
Shelby GT350 Member