Big break kits for S65
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I skrewd up breaks on one side and instead of beeing out for $1600 for rotor and mounting brakets and later on spend another $900 for a new rotor plus soon to be raplaced pads I might use that $$$ toards something better. To be honest - not crazy about a current breaks on it - a bit too mushy and not as strong as the best aftermarkets go. AP Racing 8 cal on my infinity Q56 which wheights 1400 lbs more bring it to faster stop by good 10% or so and feel much better. Rotoras and Brembos GT on my E55 do MUCH better job then the stock breaks on S65.
So instead of Spending $2800 on OEM replacment or so - rather use this money towards a big break kit at least for fronts. Blue Break liquid and steel break lines should round breaking system off quite nicely
So instead of Spending $2800 on OEM replacment or so - rather use this money towards a big break kit at least for fronts. Blue Break liquid and steel break lines should round breaking system off quite nicely
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I skrewd up breaks on one side and instead of beeing out for $1600 for rotor and mounting brakets and later on spend another $900 for a new rotor plus soon to be raplaced pads I might use that $$$ toards something better. To be honest - not crazy about a current breaks on it - a bit too mushy and not as strong as the best aftermarkets go. AP Racing 8 cal on my infinity Q56 which wheights 1400 lbs more bring it to faster stop by good 10% or so and feel much better. Rotoras and Brembos GT on my E55 do MUCH better job then the stock breaks on S65.
So instead of Spending $2800 on OEM replacment or so - rather use this money towards a big break kit at least for fronts. Blue Break liquid and steel break lines should round breaking system off quite nicely
So instead of Spending $2800 on OEM replacment or so - rather use this money towards a big break kit at least for fronts. Blue Break liquid and steel break lines should round breaking system off quite nicely
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I'm seriosly considering Rotora. $4Kk 12 pistons. Wonder how good are they. Theyy do require a 20" rims but looks like Rotora can custom make them with a 15" rotor
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Agreed, pads make a huge difference. Unless your tracking the thing bigger brakes aren't gonna do much in most cases and again, track experience says pads are the way to go.
Agreed, pads make a huge difference. Unless your tracking the thing bigger brakes aren't gonna do much in most cases and again, track experience says pads are the way to go.
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Trust me they are amazing, i had them on 26" rims too and they gave me incredible stopping power. Im sure Rotora can make an 8 piston 15" rotor system too for your S65.
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Two words. Late braking. Do it once into a tight turn and you will wish for larger brakes(breaks). I have Rotora 6 piston fronts and 4 piston rears on my wife's 335 and they are unbelievable. I have heard that the 12 pistons do flex a bit, but I have no experience of that first hand.
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Two words. Late braking. Do it once into a tight turn and you will wish for larger brakes(breaks). I have Rotora 6 piston fronts and 4 piston rears on my wife's 335 and they are unbelievable. I have heard that the 12 pistons do flex a bit, but I have no experience of that first hand.
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Upgrade to stainless lines (if it doesn't have them already), some more aggressive pads, and put some castrol SRF fluid in there, and you should be just fine on the stock set up.
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