Brake failure with Brembos?
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Brake fade IS more about pad choice and rotor size, and when I was asking about the Brembos what I was really referring to was the high performance brake system overall - not the calipers in particular.
However, when you start pushing the limits of the brake system the thermal capacity of the caliper will start to play a part in preventing the brake fluid from boiling. Cast iron has a greater thermal capacity than aluminum and will therefore hold the heat instead of transferring it to the environment.
I just wanted to know how many people have experienced brake fade with the Brembos. Or for that matter, who has experienced brake fade with the standard brake system and high performance pads and rotors.
Joe
However, when you start pushing the limits of the brake system the thermal capacity of the caliper will start to play a part in preventing the brake fluid from boiling. Cast iron has a greater thermal capacity than aluminum and will therefore hold the heat instead of transferring it to the environment.
I just wanted to know how many people have experienced brake fade with the Brembos. Or for that matter, who has experienced brake fade with the standard brake system and high performance pads and rotors.
Joe
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I once drove a 04 coupe with brembos on a track day, it took a few laps, but eventually the pedal started getting squishy, and finally the brakes mushed out... I'd say it was a combination of pad fade and boiled fluid... When we finished our session the front and rear brakes were all smoking and the calipers were getting discolored.
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