They Work

"MM54" (mm54mk2) 07/11/2020 at 21:20 • Filed to: SpringCar2

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These were clean before today, I swear

I opted to get the upgraded Brembos on the Abarth because performance options are the ones to check the box for.

This evening I was out driving (because 75-80 degrees + sunset + top down = ideal) on some of the best-we’ve-got-which-isn’t-much local roads, which are gentle curves and some rolling hills, but at least pretty empty.

In an unfamiliar area I crested a hill at the posted 45mph limit and noticed a stop sign unrealistically close. I figured if I at least tried to stop it would be more convincing to any happen-to-be- nearby cop s that there really should be a “stop sign ahead” sign before that last hill.

I am not used to modern brakes.

I came to a complete stop no more than two feet past the stop sign, well clear of the empty cross road. I had no business coming to such an abrupt stop but the car had no issue doing so.

The Brembos were a good option to check.

sony1492 > MM54 07/11/2020 at 21:36

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To be fair the bigger brakes have more to do with repeated stops/ heat dissipation t hen stopping power, stock brakes are still stronger then the tires.

Sexy brembo fixed calipers are better in every way though.

MM54 > sony1492 07/11/2020 at 21:39

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Shhhhhhh I know but let me say “that was a worthwhile extra money” before the car is old enough I say screw it and start tracking it

The manual drums on the Chevelle when it was stock would lock all 4 wheels if you tried. Once.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > MM54 07/11/2020 at 21:59

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I’m putting EBC Yellow Stuff on the Juke next week, it should stop hella good.

shop-teacher > MM54 07/11/2020 at 22:15

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Nice!

SmugAardvark > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 07/11/2020 at 22:21

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Hope you have a good wheel brush. I ran EBC Yellows on my S2000, and brake dust was ever-present.

They worked phenomenally though. E nough friction to ignite the brake dust after a number of laps.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > SmugAardvark 07/11/2020 at 22:46

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My wheels are ceramic coated, keeping them clean should not to hard.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > SmugAardvark 07/11/2020 at 23:10

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Im getting Blue stuff for the Vette this week...