I have no clue on brakes on either my S2000 or aftermarket. But I'd like to improve what I already have.... only if there's a significant difference in the performance of the new brake system.

I know that Brembro's "look" good, but do they really perform that much better than our standard brake system?

Also, if there isn't that much of a difference in performance, is there a brembro-like cover to put over our brakes to make them look like upscale brakes from Porsche, Ferrari, etc?

Thanks.

 

well, my best friend just bought a new 350Z that comes w/ 4 piston brembros on it, the first night he had it we went out and pitted my S2000 against his 350Z... the brake compatison on these 2 cars is different alothough these cars arnt nearly the same his 350Z stop in a alot shorter distance than my S2000 from 200km/h... thus meaning that the 4 piston brembros are better than stock S2000 brakes.
And that isnt even the begining of brake upgrades you can get get aftermarket brakes that come in anywere from 2 piston to 12 piston so you could always improve, if u have a deep enought wallet

 

"brembo's" not BREMBRO's. it's only worth it if you truely use it as a race/track car. The stock set up is more than enough for a normal consumer.

 

[QUOTE=s2kmugen,Aug 6 2007, 02:33 PM] it's only worth it if you truely use it as a race/track car.

 

yes, very true Freq, but as a normal daily, you wouldnt need to upgrade... that's what he's asking. If anything, you would have better use in upgrading the system if you were tracking/racing the S, but it's not needed. It's more bling than anything

 

Straight line braking has alot more to do with the tires than it does with which brakes are "better" if that makes any sense... lol

 

Unless you track you're car, the answer is 99% no. Even if you track your car the answer is usually no, unless you have a lot more than stock HP. Track pads, high temperature fluid and spare OEM rotors is a cheaper and effective way to go.

If you want to decrease stopping distance, get sticker tires. If you can still activate ABS its the tire grip that is limiting braking performance.

The only reason to get a BBK is if you're experiencing brake fade because of overheating pads and/or boiling brake fluid. You're almost never going to get that on the street on a S2000, or at least you should be arrested if you do. And like I wrote earlier race pads, high temp. fluid and OEM rotors are the cost effective way to go.

There is another issue too. Just slapping on a BBK might actually increase stopping distance if changes the brake bias to much to the front wheels. I.E. more stopping force on the front tires, causing them to lock up before the rears, which underutilizes the rear tire grip. A BBK brake bias has to be rebalanced which may or may not be done in the kit, but of course that's a car setup specific.

 

More pistons doesn't mean better braking. The reason for multi-piston instead of the single floater piston is to have more even brake pad wear. More pistons allow for a bigger brake pad to be used evenly. Bigger pads is another way to reduce brake fade from repeated use, not single stops.

 

100% correct.

If you really want shorter stopping distances (for whatever reason ) you should get some sticky, wider front tires. Of course you'll have to change the rears to keep the stagger so your car will behave properly in the turns.

Step away from the wallet. Fight the temptation to bling!