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      11-24-2008, 02:48 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by Radiation Joe View Post
That's not entirely correct. Much of a car's ability to stop within a shorter distance than others has nothing to do with the braking system. It has everything to do with traction of the tires, suspension geometry, suspension compliance and the CG of the car.

So it's not fair to blame the 350Z braking performance on inferior Brembos. More likely the fade is due to improper pad selection, and the long stopping distances to vehicle design.
Correct. Most braking systems are traction limited which indeed comes from tires, suspension and chassis.

However, the poor pads with the Nissan system are indicitive of a generally poorly put together system and the fade is the result. Again it is quite fair evidence that Brembos alone do not make a good braking system.
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