I still struggle to comprehend how larger brakes and bigger callipers will slow down a car faster than the smaller ones, when in theory, it'd cause them to lock up faster... I know that it will help braking, I just can't logic it in my mind... My mind is just, over there... in the corner, chewing a lolipop...
But that's just it isn't it. bigger mass is what needs bigger brakes. hsv's also have bigger brakes in the off chance the owner does want to take it to the track. you're not going to buy a hsv to take to the track if it's got the stock commo brakes
The faster a car is capable of going, the more stopping power it needs to bring it back down to a dead stop from its top speed. A higher top speed will require better brakes. A higher top speed is achieved through power, not weight.
Stop being 'amused' by people's reactions to your question, and just actually listen to what they're saying.
I don't know how, but that helped me think of how it works... derp to me.
bigger brakes allow for a higher braking torque, (think of using a breaker bar instead of a small spanner)
they also allow for more heat capacity of the rotors (more mass of steel) and a better distribution of braking force throughout a brake pad (even wear and even heat distribution) so the pad will be fully utilised before fading
I can't believe this topic can be dragged On for this long...... Don't ask if u don't want to believe bigger brakes will help if u have 35% more power, given the tyres can take it.
Originally Posted by mocchi
The law says its required, so
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