8-PISTON StopTech!!!

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Dec 6, 2004 | 11:13 PM

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TopSCecreT

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damn, for 7 large? ouch

yes, amazing stopping power, but amazing hit to the wallet

Dec 6, 2004 | 11:21 PM

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damn, for 7 large? ouch

yes, amazing stopping power, but amazing hit to the wallet

i guess the price is always exponential wirh respect to rotor size?

Dec 6, 2004 | 11:44 PM

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i guess the price is always exponential wirh respect to rotor size?

i guess, lol... those things are huge! my brake kit was only 1200 in comparison...

Dec 7, 2004 | 12:16 AM

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Originally posted by RTCamaroSS
Rotor surface area is usually more important than the number of pistons. I have Baer 2 piston front brakes, but they are 13.5 inch rotors... my stock brakes were 2 piston front, in fact, were very similar calipers, with 12 inch rotors... but the new brakes stop a ton better.

I believe it. Although number of pistons do help and is great for bragging rights

, caliper, pad, piston, rotor sizes all contribute to the stopping power. In addition, there is also the pad compound and brake lines.

Dec 7, 2004 | 12:39 AM

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I believe it. Although number of pistons do help and is great for bragging rights , caliper, pad, piston, rotor sizes all contribute to the stopping power. In addition, there is also the pad compound and brake lines.

throw in master cylinder and computer assist as well