Big brake kits

[Sumfuncomet]

I have Stoptech ST40 fronts and ECS rear rotor kit that uses factory caliper mounted on their bracket. I think it all looks good together. I'm sure the rears do very little but they look great. The Stoptech fronts stop hard time after time, excellent brakes. I don't track my car but I did notice after just two hard stops with factory brakes the third stop wasn't as short.mwas it old fluid, heated up pads, glazed rotors?? I don't know.

 

[Square1]

I got a complete front and rear kit because of aesthetics. I couldn't take the front done and not the rear. I ordered them from Luftenbrakes.com. It is overkill and a complete waste of money but I'm happy and I have yet to see another car with a similar kit. They have an actuator for the manual handbrake. They also have an electric brake actuator.
I ordered mine as a 6 piston on front and a 4 piston rear 356mm 2 piece non floating discs. Black powder coat, no logo, black hats.

 

[JerseyDrew77]

Stoptech does not have a rear kit for our cars.

They have the rotors and pads for the rear.

 

[Sumfuncomet]

I looked at the Luftenbrake, love the wavy edge rotor. They weren’t a waste of money if YOU like them! I think they look awesome!

 

[swcrow]

Those are BOSS. pretty penny I bet too

 

[JerseyDrew77]

Those are BOSS. pretty penny I bet too

Yeah they are.

Square1, what is the benefit of having wavy edges on the rotor? I would think that is a negative due to less rotor for the pads to clamp down on. Also, cross-drilled and slotted is a big "no-no" if you track your car a lot.

 

[Stija]

@JerseyDrew77 ..there is no benefit, it’s just looks. Just like cross drilling and slotting.

 

[dbell425]

thanks for all the replies. I'll start looking into the info given. Wow Square1 that is a badass looking set up, not sure I'm looking to go that fancy though. I don't have the PP for those asking. GTI Jake, I was thinking about the IC but from the little bit of reading I've done, it sounds like a PIA to do.

 

[Stija]

thanks for all the replies. I'll start looking into the info given. Wow Square1 that is a badass looking set up, not sure I'm looking to go that fancy though. I don't have the PP for those asking. GTI Jake, I was thinking about the IC but from the little bit of reading I've done, it sounds like a PIA to do.

Depending on where you live and your driving style and habits, you may not need and Intercooler. For example, if you’re in Canada you may actually benefit only for 2-3 months out of the year, and then that is also dependent on your driving style as I said.

 

[dbell425]

Depending on where you live and your driving style and habits, you may not need and Intercooler. For example, if you’re in Canada you may actually benefit only for 2-3 months out of the year, and then that is also dependent on your driving style as I said.

I live in the Seattle area. I don't track or street race, just cruising usually and haul ass when I feel the need for speed

 

[dbell425]

I have Stoptech ST40 fronts and ECS rear rotor kit that uses factory caliper mounted on their bracket. I think it all looks good together. I'm sure the rears do very little but they look great. The Stoptech fronts stop hard time after time, excellent brakes.

Do you have any pics of your set up?

 

[Square1]

Yeah they are.

Square1, what is the benefit of having wavy edges on the rotor? I would think that is a negative due to less rotor for the pads to clamp down on. Also, cross-drilled and slotted is a big "no-no" if you track your car a lot.

It's all looks. The edges clear just above the pad so there's really no difference. I liked the look so I ordered it along with the crossed drilled and slotted option. I only tracked my car once for about 10 laps. I'm in my 40's so I built the car I wanted when I was in my 20's lol

 

[Stija]

I know when I talked to AP Racing about a bbk for my bmw they strongly advised me against any calipers not having dust boots. Most of these calipers are made for racing and not street use and they also get rebuilt and cleaned on a regular basis while car enthusiasts won’t service them at such short intervals. So do all these calipers we mentioned have piston dust boots or just inner o rings. Something to consider if it’s going on your daily driver.

 

[THEREALVRT]

Lol. $1000 usd brake kit. Chinese garbage anyone?

 

[Stija]

@THEREALVRT ..it’s for show man.