I'm looking at upgrading the brakes for my track event coming up. I haven't touched the suspension yet but I was told brakes are a good place to start since I'll be braking heavily.

Are the Brembo's really that good (not taking into account their cost)? I know there are other kits out there but I don't want to skimp on stopping power.

Thanks!

 

Many guys still run stock brake set-ups... Quality track pad, good fluid, and decent rotors... I would start by just driving the car first at the track and get experience then decide what the car needs... but I would advise having a set of pads and a rotor with you just to be safe!

 

^ This! If you haven't done many track events, then the only thing that will need an upgrade will be the brake pads and your driving skills!

 

most guys who run BBK are usually one of two types:
1. hard parkers.
2. tired of replacing OEM rotors.

I cracked enough OEM rotors at track days that I got tired of it.

 

Excellent advise...for someone just starting out on the track. I agree completely!

 

I'm a pretty hard parker but I just wanted to know how these held up against others. I just read an install on a 2005 S2K with StopTechs in a magazine. The article was pretty direct about being better than other brakes but it may have been biased from the magazine writer??? I've always been a fan of Brembo though.

 

I have the stoptechs. feels very close to OEM proportioning, but I haven't seen any differences...other than rotors not cracking every other event. Brake distances wouldn't improve, fade resistance is on par with stock, etc.

I was lucky that I had a sponsor fund my BBK. It's a nice set, makes pad changes far easier, and they look good... but from a performance aspect... about the same as OEM with a good set of pads.

 

I have the stoptechs. feels very close to OEM proportioning, but I haven't seen any differences...other than rotors not cracking every other event. Brake distances wouldn't improve, fade resistance is on par with stock, etc.

I was lucky that I had a sponsor fund my BBK. It's a nice set, makes pad changes far easier, and they look good... but from a performance aspect... about the same as OEM with a good set of pads.
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Are you saying that with the BBK you are not cracking rotors any longer?

 

I have the stoptechs. feels very close to OEM proportioning, but I haven't seen any differences...other than rotors not cracking every other event. Brake distances wouldn't improve, fade resistance is on par with stock, etc.

I was lucky that I had a sponsor fund my BBK. It's a nice set, makes pad changes far easier, and they look good... but from a performance aspect... about the same as OEM with a good set of pads.
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You mean it's easier than 1 bolt and pushing the caliper in?

I'm curious...

 

I have a set of Stoptech's. I use them on track as well. Yes, it is easier to change pads vs. the OEM calipers. It doesn't mean that OEM pads are difficult to change by any means. BUT, the Stoptech's (and most other BBK's) are still easier and quicker.

For me, the best thing is no more cracked rotors, more pad choices, and the pads last A LOT longer. I find the pedal feel and modulation is better as well. Performance gains are minimal, at best. I was still able to lock up tires on OEM calipers with Carbotech XP pads, so they aren't necessarily bad. Although, I did find the BBK provided more consistency over longer runs and doesn't boil my fluid as easily/quickly.

IMO, the main reason to upgrade to a BBK is running costs... After 1 season of running a reasonably priced BBK, you'll have made your money back due to less time/money spent on cracked rotors, worn pads, etc.