Jim,
You're absolutely 'spot on' there. I forgot to include that tire link as well
and was the reason why I said "in the end it does not matter much at all."
The only upgrade I am considering is to lessen brake fade via slotted vented
rotors in the 4Runner caliper/Cressida disc modification along with stainless
hoses.
Greg
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Jones
To: Greg Dito ; 6pack@autox.team.net
Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: Brake Tech Article
Greg:
I explored this website looking for info about brakes. Another thing the
mentioned on another part of the site is that the tires have more impact on
stopping than whether the brakes are super expensive Brembo rotors and
calipers or factory stock hardware. In essence spend your dollars FIRST on
better tires optimized for your car before spending money on expensive brake
hardware. http://www.teamscr.com/tires.html
If anyone has read Kas Kastner's book, he writes extensively about how he
optimized to the stock TR brakes to achieve some pretty amazing stopping
power. It should be required reading before any springs for high-dollar brake
hardware.
Jim
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