CityTireOnline
08-25-2009, 11:53 AM
For a limited time, we’re offering Stoptech big brake kits FREE SHIPPING (to the lower 48 states) or FREE INSTALLATION at our shop if you buy a kit from us!!!
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General Benefits of Big Brake Kits
Big Brake Kits give your vehicle that Supercar look and feel, and exceed stock performance in two areas. First, larger rotors increase heat capacity. Second, stiffer calipers and stainless steel lines reduce system compliance.
The key, however, is to increase heat capacity and reduce compliance without upsetting the stock front to rear brake torque ratio. If the brake upgrade you select adds too much front torque (as many do), you reduce your car's ability to utilize the tractive capacity of all of the tires to the maximum practical extent (even on ABS equipped cars) and you therefore create performance sacrifices. In addition, too many pistons or pistons that are too large will make the brake pedal much more difficult to modulate, which limits a driver's control of brake input on the race track.
Advantages of StopTech over other brake upgrades:
• Shorter Stopping Distances
• Better Brake Modulation
• Firmer Brake Pedal
• Less Brake Fade
Feature Benefit Summary:
• Balanced Brake Upgrades™ with optimum brake bias offer the shortest stopping distance with the best pedal feel
• Our patented AeroRotors® with the best airflow available result in better cooling, less fade and longer rotor and pad life
• The stiffest aftermarket calipers with patented bridge result in better clamping under hard braking and less pad taper
• Track testing of new applications ensures optimum performance
What’s included?
• Calipers
• 2 piece floating directional AeroRotors with hats (pre-assembled)
• Stainless steel brake lines
• Caliper mounting brackets
• Street performance pads
Caliper Color Options
Calipers are available in the following colors:
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/stoptechstandardcolors.jpg
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/stoptechspecialcolor.jpg
Blue, gold and yellow calipers have a 30-45 day lead time and are $200 extra per axle.
Silver calipers are available at no extra charge, but do have a 30-45 day lead time.
Rotors
Rotors are available slotted, drilled or plain. Drilled rotors are $100 extra per axle.
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/stoptechDrilledTwoPieceNoHat.jpg
StopTech now offers an anti-corrosion gold zinc coating for all AeroRotors. The coating benefits customers who live in cold climates where snow and road salt are commonly encountered, and customers who would prefer to not have visible surface rust on the vanes and outer circumference of their rotors. Zinc coating does not have a negative environmental impact like other coatings. Gold zinc coating costs $70 per axle extra.
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/stoptechslotted.jpg
Standard Pads
The performance pads included with kits are suitable for both street and light track use such as Autocross (1 lap at a time). For more aggressive track use or race use, it is very important to select pads appropriate to the type of driving.
The manufacturers below all make pads to fit StopTech calipers. Please see the compound descriptions in the “High Performance Pad” section of this web site to help you select appropriate street, track day or race pads.
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/padlogos_no_bhp.jpg
Other Options
• High performance brake fluid - Higher boiling point than stock fluid
• Rear slotted or drilled rotors for front kits - Add bite and match the aesthetics of the front kit
• Rear stainless steel lines for front kits - Provide quicker pedal response and better feel
• Rear performance pads for front kits - Increase maximum operating temperature compared to stock
Wheel Fitment
Most cars require upgraded wheels to fit over a big brake kit, but some kits do fit in stock wheels. When a kit fits stock wheels, this is noted in the kit description. To view this description, click on the part number for the particular kit of interest after searching on make, year and model in our online ordering system.
General guidelines for wheel fitment are below, but more important than the diameter of the wheel is the space between the face of the caliper and the inside of the wheel spokes. Wheel width and offset have nothing to do with this clearance area. Clearance is strictly a function of the spoke design. Even is the diameter of your wheel is sufficient, we still recommend that you check fitment.
Easy-to-use templates and instructions on how to use them are under Technical Information/ Wheel Fitment on this web site. These templates will allow you to accurately test fit any wheel. Be sure you check wheel fitment before committing to a wheel set.
Kits usually require these minimum wheel diameters:
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/stoptechwheel_fitting.jpg
328mm rotor (12.9 inches) - 17 inch wheel
332mm rotor (13 inches) - 17 inch wheel
355mm rotor (14 inches) - 18 inch wheel
380mm rotor (15 inches) - 19 inch wheel
Checking wheel fitment is the responsibility of the customer
Link to Wheel Fitment Instructions (http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wheel_fitment.shtml)
***PM for pricing and availability***
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/stoptech_brakes.jpg
General Benefits of Big Brake Kits
Big Brake Kits give your vehicle that Supercar look and feel, and exceed stock performance in two areas. First, larger rotors increase heat capacity. Second, stiffer calipers and stainless steel lines reduce system compliance.
The key, however, is to increase heat capacity and reduce compliance without upsetting the stock front to rear brake torque ratio. If the brake upgrade you select adds too much front torque (as many do), you reduce your car's ability to utilize the tractive capacity of all of the tires to the maximum practical extent (even on ABS equipped cars) and you therefore create performance sacrifices. In addition, too many pistons or pistons that are too large will make the brake pedal much more difficult to modulate, which limits a driver's control of brake input on the race track.
Advantages of StopTech over other brake upgrades:
• Shorter Stopping Distances
• Better Brake Modulation
• Firmer Brake Pedal
• Less Brake Fade
Feature Benefit Summary:
• Balanced Brake Upgrades™ with optimum brake bias offer the shortest stopping distance with the best pedal feel
• Our patented AeroRotors® with the best airflow available result in better cooling, less fade and longer rotor and pad life
• The stiffest aftermarket calipers with patented bridge result in better clamping under hard braking and less pad taper
• Track testing of new applications ensures optimum performance
What’s included?
• Calipers
• 2 piece floating directional AeroRotors with hats (pre-assembled)
• Stainless steel brake lines
• Caliper mounting brackets
• Street performance pads
Caliper Color Options
Calipers are available in the following colors:
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/stoptechstandardcolors.jpg
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/stoptechspecialcolor.jpg
Blue, gold and yellow calipers have a 30-45 day lead time and are $200 extra per axle.
Silver calipers are available at no extra charge, but do have a 30-45 day lead time.
Rotors
Rotors are available slotted, drilled or plain. Drilled rotors are $100 extra per axle.
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/stoptechDrilledTwoPieceNoHat.jpg
StopTech now offers an anti-corrosion gold zinc coating for all AeroRotors. The coating benefits customers who live in cold climates where snow and road salt are commonly encountered, and customers who would prefer to not have visible surface rust on the vanes and outer circumference of their rotors. Zinc coating does not have a negative environmental impact like other coatings. Gold zinc coating costs $70 per axle extra.
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/stoptechslotted.jpg
Standard Pads
The performance pads included with kits are suitable for both street and light track use such as Autocross (1 lap at a time). For more aggressive track use or race use, it is very important to select pads appropriate to the type of driving.
The manufacturers below all make pads to fit StopTech calipers. Please see the compound descriptions in the “High Performance Pad” section of this web site to help you select appropriate street, track day or race pads.
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/padlogos_no_bhp.jpg
Other Options
• High performance brake fluid - Higher boiling point than stock fluid
• Rear slotted or drilled rotors for front kits - Add bite and match the aesthetics of the front kit
• Rear stainless steel lines for front kits - Provide quicker pedal response and better feel
• Rear performance pads for front kits - Increase maximum operating temperature compared to stock
Wheel Fitment
Most cars require upgraded wheels to fit over a big brake kit, but some kits do fit in stock wheels. When a kit fits stock wheels, this is noted in the kit description. To view this description, click on the part number for the particular kit of interest after searching on make, year and model in our online ordering system.
General guidelines for wheel fitment are below, but more important than the diameter of the wheel is the space between the face of the caliper and the inside of the wheel spokes. Wheel width and offset have nothing to do with this clearance area. Clearance is strictly a function of the spoke design. Even is the diameter of your wheel is sufficient, we still recommend that you check fitment.
Easy-to-use templates and instructions on how to use them are under Technical Information/ Wheel Fitment on this web site. These templates will allow you to accurately test fit any wheel. Be sure you check wheel fitment before committing to a wheel set.
Kits usually require these minimum wheel diameters:
http://www.citytireonline.com/forumImages/stoptechwheel_fitting.jpg
328mm rotor (12.9 inches) - 17 inch wheel
332mm rotor (13 inches) - 17 inch wheel
355mm rotor (14 inches) - 18 inch wheel
380mm rotor (15 inches) - 19 inch wheel
Checking wheel fitment is the responsibility of the customer
Link to Wheel Fitment Instructions (http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wheel_fitment.shtml)
***PM for pricing and availability***