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Professional Tips About Car Brakes

Modern racecars need good brakes. So too DO modern cars that you drive on a daily basis.

Brakes will allow you to drive safer. High performance brakes have improved tremendously over the years with Formula 1 and GT leading the way using the latest carbon/carbon brake technology.

The Formula One world champion, Mika Hakkinen, once was quoted saying:

“The most important thing in a sports car in not the engine but the brakes”

Brake Pad Notes: Brake pads typically wear more on their leading edges.

Side point: High end multi-piston racing calipers have smaller pistons on the front going to larger pistons on the back of the caliper to even out brake pad wear.

Pad break-in or bedding: always break-in according to the manufactures recommendations.

Fluid Notes: Always use a high grade brake fluid and a brand that adheres to the manufactures recommendations. Use a DOT 4 with the highest boiling temperature that is available. Limit the exposure to the atmosphere because brake fluid has a tendercy to absorb moisture and water.