Advice pertaining to stop tech bbk

[kyle95]

Good evening everyone ,

I know this may have been covered in many different capacities or questions but I have a few of my own I would like to ask and seek advice.

I am currently looking to do a upgrade for my stock setup. The rotors are stock Oem with around 70k on them. My plans are to keep the car and eventually go the SC route.

Will a stop tech st40 kit be a good upgrade vs getting a good set of PFC rotors ( just as a example ), different pads and upgraded lines ? My car is used for some DD duties , spirited mountain passes , and I will start tracking as a novice hopefully . Maybe a couple days a year , some HPDE events etc. By no means is this car a dedicated track car.

From a money aspect if I do a full overhaul with Oem for the front brakes I assume I will probably spend 1100-1300$ vs the 2k for the upgrades 4piston bbk.

Any words of advice ? Is it well worth it ? Noticeable feel ? I do drive hard and sometimes the brake feel like it's gettin soft but just looking for some advice from seasoned vets. Thank you again.

[pbonsalb]

I’d say someone who occasionally drives hard (who doesn’t?), may one day add power, and may one day do driving events does not need a big brake kit. Someone in that category may want one because it looks cool. They do look cool.

[Ervin87]

If you plan on replacing the OEM rotors, then I would go with the ST40 kit. No doubt it is better and plenty enough for novice HPDE.

The cheaper solution is to upgrade your brake lines, high temperature fluid, and dedicated track pads. This is a good setup.

[kyle95]

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

I’d say someone who occasionally drives hard (who doesn’t?), may one day add power, and may one day do driving events does not need a big brake kit. Someone in that category may want one because it looks cool. They do look cool.

Thank you for the advice

[kyle95]

Originally Posted by Ervin87

If you plan on replacing the OEM rotors, then I would go with the ST40 kit. No doubt it is better and plenty enough for novice HPDE.

The cheaper solution is to upgrade your brake lines, high temperature fluid, and dedicated track pads. This is a good setup.

Thank you for the advice. Yes I will be replacing as the rotors do some a slight lip on them. They're the originals. I just didn't want to have to upgrade later on when I go SC route.

[aus]

ST40 should be good enough.
Look for some used BBK here. I discolor my ST60's ever time I go to Laguna Seca.

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[Kwike92M3]

Originally Posted by aus

ST40 should be good enough.
Look for some used BBK here. I discolor my ST60's ever time I go to Laguna Seca.

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Out of curiosity, what color calipers are you running?

[aus]

Originally Posted by Kwike92M3

Out of curiosity, what color calipers are you running?

Stoptech red. The last time only the lettering got faded a little but that was after a repaint and not pushing the brakes as hard as the first time, which really faded the color the the calipers were 7 yrs old already with many track days on them. I have track pads.
Looking into the Porsche GT3 suspension arm duct for next time.
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[Kwike92M3]

Originally Posted by aus

Stoptech red. The last time only the lettering got faded a little but that was after a repaint and not pushing the brakes as hard as the first time, which really faded the color the the calipers were 7 yrs old already with many track days on them. I have track pads.
Looking into the Porsche GT3 suspension arm duct for next time.
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Gotcha! I plan on upgrading to the ST60/St40 like a lot of people, but would like yellow calipers. Ive read that the yellow has a tendency to discolor with extended track use. Can you weigh in on this by any chance?

[Richbot]

I've had my STR40 355mm front kit on the car for coming up on 6? years and 70,000+ miles, including a few track days. The caliper finish is still perfect. The trophy finish is worth the upgrade if you intend to use on the street for a long time, and don't mind silver IMO.

This set of rotors was at more than 50% life when I did pads last year, after 55000 miles, sooooo it'll be a while before I need to decide what to move to next.

[Ximian]

Originally Posted by Kwike92M3

Gotcha! I plan on upgrading to the ST60/St40 like a lot of people, but would like yellow calipers. Ive read that the yellow has a tendency to discolor with extended track use. Can you weigh in on this by any chance?

I have the ST60 in yellow and no heat related discoloration yet. They're mostly black from the brake pad dust so

[E90M3velocity]

Originally Posted by Richbot

I've had my STR40 355mm front kit on the car for coming up on 6? years and 70,000+ miles, including a few track days. The caliper finish is still perfect. The trophy finish is worth the upgrade if you intend to use on the street for a long time, and don't mind silver IMO.

This set of rotors was at more than 50% life when I did pads last year, after 55000 miles, sooooo it'll be a while before I need to decide what to move to next.

nice and lucky, I have a lot less miles on my kit than yours and there is barely a logo on my driver's side caliber lol

[aus]

Originally Posted by Kwike92M3

Gotcha! I plan on upgrading to the ST60/St40 like a lot of people, but would like yellow calipers. Ive read that the yellow has a tendency to discolor with extended track use. Can you weigh in on this by any chance?

If you don't use them hard, they're fine. I've tracked Buttonwillow and Sonoma without issue. It's just Laguna Seca that tends to cook my brakes a little. No fade at all, but notice the red is a slight different shade after 2 days.
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