Just got a 6mt and notice that the brakes are much less responsive than the 5AT I had been driving. The 5AT would throw you through the windshield, the 6mt has a lot of travel in the pedal. Just got it yesterday with 35 miles on it. Now it has about 150 miles. Could it be that the rotors are not fully bedded? Or maybe brake force distribution is off and more of the brake force is applied to the rear instead of the front? I've been following the forum for a while and all brake comments are usually about very responsive brakes wearing out to soon.
Any Ideas?
Thanks
Any Ideas?
Thanks
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I would day it has to do with the brakes not fully breaking in.
The Brembo setup is much more powerful than the 5AT brakes. Give it time or bleed the brakes if the pedal feels mushy.
Dan O
The Brembo setup is much more powerful than the 5AT brakes. Give it time or bleed the brakes if the pedal feels mushy.
Dan O
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nope that's the brembos. they dont get more responsive. I got into my dad's AT and i thought i was gonna fly through the winshield and I was just pulling it into the garage. I like my 6MT braking better, a lot smoother. Don't have to worry about babying it at low speeds. But the brembos are awesome when you hit them hard. So much better than the AT especally on the highway.
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I have driven both. I have a 6MT Coupe, so I have the Brembos. IMO the stock, non-Brembo, brakes are far too sensitive. The Brembos have a great feel, great resistance to fade, and when you need to stop quickly, it's like right now. A wonderful set of brakes. Except for the DUST.
Lou
Lou