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Brembo front brake kit
75.00%
Rick's brake kit
0
0%
Wilwood/Spugen
25.00%
Comptech Brake kit
0
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Brakes Poll

Old Apr 21, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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Which brake kit do you preffer? This is my first time doing a post I don't know if it will work.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 11:37 PM
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Sorry made a mistake its my first time doing a pole not a post.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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no stoptech?

I will explain the kit in full detail if you PM me

I honestly found it to be far superior than the above kits.
All i can say is warranty warranty warranty!!!
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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any one else have any input? please vote! Thanks,

Joe
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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How well do the Spoon brakes perform?
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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Spoon monoblock calipers are PHENOMENAL. I can't believe the stopping power it generates, even with stock pads and rotors...on the track! However, they're pretty expensive compared to all the other products.
Otherwise, I would choose Stoptech. I've been told(by a very good source) that they have paid special attention to the S2000 model, and plus they retain Carroll Smith as a consultant. Can't go wrong with that
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 08:35 PM
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Should I remake the poll with Spoon and Stoptech included?
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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by the way when you vote keep in mind i don't care about looks.
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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You say "stock pads and rotors."

Question: What components are brake fade associated with? I thought it dealt mainly with the pads?
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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Originally posted by alexf20c
You say "stock pads and rotors."

Question: What components are brake fade associated with? I thought it dealt mainly with the pads?
From Carroll Smith's "Drive to Win":
BRAKE FADE
....There are three possbible types of fade: "Green Fade", "Pad Fade" and "Fluid Fade".

Green Fade occurs due to non-existent or inadequate pad bedding and sees the car heading for the boondocks without warning, the pedal remaining high and firm - pumping does not help. Pad Fade is similar to in feel and result. It occurs when the temperature generated by the brakes exceeds the upper temperature limit of the pad material.

Uncommon in racing, Pad Fad can easily be generated in a road car. The inexperienced driver is well advised to deliberately fade the pads in road car so that he will know what it feels like and not confuse it with Fluid Fade. Don not do this on the public road - or anywhere you could get hurt!

Fluid Fade occurs when heat passed from the caliper causes the fluid to reach boiling point. Tiny bubbles of compressible gas form in and are diffused through the previously incompressible fluid - and the pedal goes to the floor. Frantic pumping of both the pedal and the driver's heart ensue....
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