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Old May 7th, 2008, 09:25 PM   #1
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Big Brake kit results

OK, misleading title.

I ordered "Dave' Big Brake Kit" for the GTS and it arrived 3 days later. I'm still waiting on the calipers and a couple of rotors but they should be here this week.

OK, the point.

I'm going to use my Gtec Pro and do about 6, 100-0 stops and measure the stopping distance. I'm then going to instal the whole kit (SRT front rotors and calipers all around) and try to repeat the same 6 tests from 100-0. I'll try to do it at the same location, same time between stops and same temp outside and so on. Any other ideas on how to keep it somewhat unbiased.
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Old May 7th, 2008, 10:09 PM   #2
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I would love to see the results. I just put a StopTech 4 wheel kit on and am now regretting that I didn’t buy a G-tech and do just what you are planning. All I know is there is a HUGE difference. Even as a novice Viper owner the power never made me nervous but the lack of brakes scared the shit out me.
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Old May 7th, 2008, 10:13 PM   #3
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OK, misleading title.

I ordered "Dave' Big Brake Kit" for the GTS and it arrived 3 days later. I'm still waiting on the calipers and a couple of rotors but they should be here this week.

OK, the point.

I'm going to use my Gtec Pro and do about 6, 100-0 stops and measure the stopping distance. I'm then going to instal the whole kit (SRT front rotors and calipers all around) and try to repeat the same 6 tests from 100-0. I'll try to do it at the same location, same time between stops and same temp outside and so on. Any other ideas on how to keep it somewhat unbiased.
I can't imagine it not transforming the car. The SRT brakes are simply amazing. I got to experience them around Putnam park. Did about 10-15 laps and they were as strong on the last lap as on the first. The only non-stock part on them was different pads, but that's like a 20 minute mod.
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OK, misleading title.

I ordered "Dave' Big Brake Kit" for the GTS and it arrived 3 days later. I'm still waiting on the calipers and a couple of rotors but they should be here this week.

OK, the point.

I'm going to use my Gtec Pro and do about 6, 100-0 stops and measure the stopping distance. I'm then going to instal the whole kit (SRT front rotors and calipers all around) and try to repeat the same 6 tests from 100-0. I'll try to do it at the same location, same time between stops and same temp outside and so on. Any other ideas on how to keep it somewhat unbiased.


Bed the new pads in first Joel

(more important with new rotors also)



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Old May 7th, 2008, 10:19 PM   #5
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Bed the new pads in first Joel

(more important with new rotors also)



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Send me a video of your proper bedding techniqe

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Old May 8th, 2008, 02:53 PM   #6
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Are you going to use similar pad compounds? also, what do you currently have for rear calipers.

I have a G2x and have recorded some brake forces on the track with the OEM and Tom's 40mm rear calipers. shoot me an email when you get the data and let's compare.

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Old May 8th, 2008, 03:00 PM   #7
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+ Rep for this in advance, as I need more stopping pwoer too and the way I drive combined with the 10 LB Roe and crap, I need more (okay, I want more) brakes. I was going to do the 40 mm rear calipers, but I think I am beyond that right now.
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I wanna bed this................
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Old May 8th, 2008, 06:15 PM   #9
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Oh I am also subscribed to see how the brakes work out......
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OK, I got it, everyone wants to bed the blonde and see the results of the brake upgrades.
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OK, I got it, everyone wants to bed the blonde and see the results of the brake upgrades.
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Old May 8th, 2008, 08:17 PM   #13
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great brakes to match the horsepower.
joel, what color calipers did you go with?
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great brakes to match the horsepower.
joel, what color calipers did you go with?
Red of course . The parking brake caliper is even red
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Send me a video of your proper bedding techniqe

Without a pause find a straight deserted road and:

10 x 60-5mph
6 x 80-5mph
4 x 100-5 mph

The brake will smoke and stink and you'll experience "green fade" then 2-3 miles of cruising not touching the brake
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