|
|
07-14-2020, 07:02 PM | #1 |
Second Lieutenant
64
Rep 234
Posts |
Advice pertaining to stop tech bbk
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. |
07-14-2020, 08:04 PM | #2 |
Lieutenant General
5607
Rep 11,061
Posts |
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.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2020, 08:43 PM | #3 |
Captain
568
Rep 625
Posts |
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. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2020, 08:48 PM | #4 |
Second Lieutenant
64
Rep 234
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2020, 08:49 PM | #5 |
Second Lieutenant
64
Rep 234
Posts |
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.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-15-2020, 11:42 PM | #6 |
Major General
903
Rep 9,034
Posts |
ST40 should be good enough.
Look for some used BBK here. I discolor my ST60's ever time I go to Laguna Seca. .
__________________
Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-16-2020, 04:51 PM | #7 |
Private First Class
75
Rep 146
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-17-2020, 01:17 AM | #8 |
Major General
903
Rep 9,034
Posts |
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. .
__________________
Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-17-2020, 02:59 PM | #9 | |
Private First Class
75
Rep 146
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-17-2020, 03:15 PM | #10 |
Major General
2766
Rep 5,483
Posts |
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.
__________________
Last edited by Richbot; 07-17-2020 at 03:25 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-17-2020, 06:27 PM | #11 |
.
2067
Rep 2,005
Posts
Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: MN
|
I have the ST60 in yellow and no heat related discoloration yet. They're mostly black from the brake pad dust so
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-17-2020, 07:16 PM | #12 | |
Captain
339
Rep 922
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-18-2020, 07:38 PM | #13 | |
Major General
903
Rep 9,034
Posts |
Quote:
.
__________________
Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|