Adam Ginsberg Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 In many cases, "release" is a functionality of the pad compound being used. Some compounds "release" better than others, so before swapping calipers, it might be worthwhile changing compounds. Just a thought. FWIW - I love my StopTech's. Don's equipment is outstanding, and the much lower initial cost is a huge help for many on a tighter budget than StopTech's. But, if you have the ability, there is no doubt....they work incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 They may work incredible, but of course you shouldn't feel the need to get the big brakes/4 pots to be competitive since the factory stuff should lock up the wheels just as good, since the goal of the rule was soley a cost saving benefit of pads, right? Or has the concensus changed now that we've had a season or so with them that the big brakes/4 pots are really that good? Just trying to see what I need to save for next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboShortBus Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I just prefer the reliability of aftermarket calipers to OEM calipers. Also, pad pricing is a lot cheaper, if you get the right calipers. Wilwoods = cheap, Brembos = not cheap. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowBolt Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 In many cases, "release" is a functionality of the pad compound being used. Some compounds "release" better than others, so before swapping calipers, it might be worthwhile changing compounds. Just a thought. FWIW - I love my StopTech's. Don's equipment is outstanding, and the much lower initial cost is a huge help for many on a tighter budget than StopTech's. But, if you have the ability, there is no doubt....they work incredible. Good idea Adam. When I purchased the 55 car from Tony he was running the Carbotech XP10's and I changed to the PFC01's because they had more bite when you first apply the brakes and they take way less pedal pressure. I liked the PFC's better than the XP10's running the PBR's. With the Wilwood FSL's the XP10's could be the ticket. JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMC#11 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Gary, I love the 4-pots (I run StopTechs) mainly b/c of the cost savings in parts and better maintenance. With the Cobra brakes I was going through two sets of rotors / year and 2-3 sets of pads / year. I now expect to get "many" seasons out of my rotors and almost a full season out of a set of pads. I have 7 total events on the brakes and the rotors still look great. I also got 5 events on my first set of pads and now have them as my spares (still have a little life left). The performance modulation is better but to me the main benefit is the excellent wear, or lack of wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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