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Brake Upgrade
So, Why an Upgrade?
Typical OEM brakes are designed for cars with standard engines, performing routine tasks: the morning and evening commute, grocery shopping, driving the kids to soccer practice, etc.
But if you subject your vehicle to stresses beyond the ordinary, then stock stoppers just won’t do. By “beyond ordinary,” we mean any power upgrades, such as nitrous oxide, turbochargers or superchargers, engine swaps and driving in particularly steep areas. In other words, your OEM brakes can easily become overwhelmed.
The most common occurrence is what car enthusiasts call brake fade. Under prolonged use on any given drive, your brakes will become less effective the harder they’re stressed.
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When would i need a upgraded Brakes
If you are of the apex predator type, braking is just as vital as accelerating. If you can’t stop efficiently, you’ll end up eating the dust of your competitors; or eating up a cone or barrier. You brake a lot differently on the track compared to driving on the road. When on the road, you may lightly brake to slow down in traffic. And unless you are running late to work, you aren’t mashing your brakes at every stop sign. On the track, you want to slow you racecar down to the desired speed as quick as you can. This generates a ton of heat and abuse compared to your everyday driver. Brake noise and dust are the least of your worries when braking into corners as well. Your standard OEM pads are not made for that type of work. If you want to end up on the podium, and not on the back of a tow truck, you need to upgrade your brakes if racing.
The abuse and heat the brakes see in race form is a lot similar to what you will see in towing situations. You need the best braking performance while preventing them from fading or glazing over. Semi-metallic pads are your perfect companion for your race car. They brake the hardest, have a higher temperature threshold, and resist brake fade miraculously. If your vehicle is strictly a track machine, they offer carbon ceramic pads that are made for the track only. These offer the highest braking performance, but are only operable when warmed up. These pads are not recommended for daily driving use.
With heavy duty braking comes heavy duty heat and wear. Your brake rotors need to be upgraded along with your pads to help slow that track machine down. Your standard rotor could use some dressing up for the application. Adding machine slots or cross drilled holes will help push some of that heat away from your brakes. The slotted rotors also help wipe away dust and debris on your surface leading to a clean braking surface. If you are looking for the ultimate track rotor, opt for steel rotors. Steel rotors weigh less than your iron rotor, leading to less unsprung weight. The setback on steel rotors is the risk of heating and warping. A warped rotor leads to a pulsating feel in either your brake pedal or steering wheel.
Reasons to upgrade
Just like your wheels, brakes can give off a great appearance when visible. Have you ever looked at the brakes of an exotic sports car or high performance muscle car? The brake calipers are colored and shiny, the rotors are drilled and slotted. They look like a mean machine. Pair your brake system with a nice set of wheels, and your car will be car show ready in no time. Your stock rotors are typically made of iron. Iron tends to rust when exposed to the elements of the outdoors. Rust never is a pretty sight. When you buy upgraded rotors, some come coated with a special coating to prevent rust from accumulating on the metal. This coating will keep your rotors looking sharp throughout its duration.
Whether you just want an upgrade for your work commuter, making your tow rig more safe, putting some bite into your street machine, or want your show car to look 100% flawless, upgrading your brakes are a necessity for your vehicle. Most performance upgrades don’t hold any appearance upgrade, and most appearance upgrades don’t yield any performance upgrades. With upgraded brakes and rotors, you get the performance and the looks to back it up.
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