Driving Impressions: 996 Brake Upgrade

[4941cc]

I can introduce ABS at every time I want.

You can do that with stock system also.

After 3~4 aggressive laps, my brakes also fading,

I did not test whether I can lock up my brake at this moment yet.

Also in the track I really like to have room for safety,

So I intentionally keep ABS away at the track.


And I want to be a fast as well as smooth driver.

So I just applied long and soft braking usually,

(except chasing or being chased by GT3s ^^)


yushin

[Pat]

I'm glad you're happy with the new brakes. Had you tried some higher-temp pads with the original brakes? I'd bet some DS-2500s or even Pagid Sport Blues would have done the job.
Frequently going with bigger brakes increases lap times due to the extra weight. That is, assuming the correct pads are used in the regular brakes.
I've driven many cars similar to mine with Stoptechs and other aftermarket setups, and have yet to find one that stops as well and consistently as mine. Of course, the others use street pads and I use a very light race pad.
Your thoughts?

[Cris]

Originally Posted by 4941cc

And I want to be a fast as well as smooth driver.

So I just applied long and soft braking usually,

(except chasing or being chased by GT3s ^^)


yushin

The "long and soft braking" will accelerate brake fade. Use throttle to control your speed/distance between cars as much as possible, and threshold brake (standing on the brakes, but to the point just before ABS kicks in) just before you enter the turn.