What to look for before install BBK ??
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What to look for before install BBK ??
Morning fellows, i finally got rid of my stoptech 4 pot and got a set of 355mm 6 pot rotora...but i have debating wheater to install it myself or have a shop to do it for me, i have never done anything like this, and also this is the biggest safety part on car I really not sure what to do yet, and I am just wondering how long does it take to put the front bbk on? 
what differences on stopping power and pedal feel should I feel which is normal? is it necessary to flush or Bled the whole brake system ?
thanks for any input
what differences on stopping power and pedal feel should I feel which is normal? is it necessary to flush or Bled the whole brake system ?thanks for any input
Stopping power is not increased. A larger BBK gives you more heat capacity/resistance. 4 drum brakes are more than enough to lock up most tires.
You'll see the biggest difference when you do repeated hard stops; the pedal feel will be more consistant.
You'll see the biggest difference when you do repeated hard stops; the pedal feel will be more consistant.
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Originally Posted by Mike@RiversideInfiniti
Stopping power is not increased. A larger BBK gives you more heat capacity/resistance. 4 drum brakes are more than enough to lock up most tires.
You'll see the biggest difference when you do repeated hard stops; the pedal feel will be more consistant.
You'll see the biggest difference when you do repeated hard stops; the pedal feel will be more consistant.
cool~ and also...i found out that after i swapped my OEM 18 to Volk 19s...when I pedal the brake, I feel like my WHOLE CAR is vibrating/shaking, it seems like there aren't enough stopping power, what might causes this? any clue?
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Originally Posted by Devil Dog
Yeah, I considers myself somewhat mechanically inclined, but when it comes to safety or any type issues where my engine may explode, I'll just take it to the professionals.
on a serious note, your brakes are only as good as your tires will be. something to keep in mind.
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Originally Posted by koksik86
woah! i'm definitely not getting a bbk if my engine haz explodes!
on a serious note, your brakes are only as good as your tires will be. something to keep in mind.
on a serious note, your brakes are only as good as your tires will be. something to keep in mind.
wtf u talking abut ? !
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Originally Posted by xx7sephiroth7xx
^ stickier tires will stop in a shorter distance than not-so-sticky tires, no matter how good your brakes are.
guess ur a bit off the topic..lol
xx7sephiroth7xx just recently discovered that Tires affect braking distance more than Brakes 
He upgraded to some very pricey tires.
Remember, ultimately, the tires are the ONLY part of the car that touches the ground. If you have no traction, you have no acceleration OR braking.
He upgraded to some very pricey tires.
Remember, ultimately, the tires are the ONLY part of the car that touches the ground. If you have no traction, you have no acceleration OR braking.
