[Tigers] Wilwood Brakes

[Jay Laifman]

Yes, I remember learning in Physics 101 that the equation for the stopping
power did not include variables for the size of the surface areas.  I still
have a hard time with it!

On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Don Saueressig via Tigers <
tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Given the same brake pad coefficient of friction and tire, a big brake kit
> will not stop your your car any faster for normal driving than the stock
> unit.  If your stock brake system is in good condition you can increase
> your stopping power with a higher coefficient street performance pad and
> higher performance tires.  A big brake kit only gives you additional brake
> cooling, thus improved braking in conditions where your brakes can get very
> hot, which is not common with normal driving. The Wilwood big brake kit is
> sexy, good quality and reasonably priced.  Knowing these facts, if you are
> a "mine is bigger than yours" type of guy and want to spend the money, go
> for it.   Good luck, Don Saueressig - Racing Tiger 144
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