Re: Brakes in General

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Mr Spiers Wrote:

>Alright, I have a question.  I've got  hte stock Audi brake garbage on my TQ
>right now.  If I turn off the ABS and stomp on the brakes, I can lock all 
>four wheels adn come to a stop REAL quick.  So, why would I want
>to consider upgrading the brakes?  If I can lock all four wheels with
>what I've got, what's the advantage?  The brakes can't outperform
>the tires right?? Is the only reason so the brakes keep their cool?  I know
>how well high temperatures and brakes go together, so is this the only
>reason for upgrading brakes??? Enquiring minds want to know.

Good Question Mike,  Now try that same excersise from oh say 70mph 7 
times in 1 1/2 min. The stock brakes can't cool fast enough.  Last August 
at the Blackhawk event I was Working with Brian Collins trying to get him 
to use his brakes more effectivly.  When we came into the pits after 2 
cool down laps we shot the Rotors, Calipers, and wheel face with a 
Optical Pyrometer and got some absoultly terrifing temps.  Rotors Over 
880F, Calipers 650F, wheel face 350F  These temps were done something 
like 5 mins. after we came in to the paddock.  So. The Q's are way 
under-braked IF You are going to take the car on the track or do some 
spirited street "Touring".  If you ONLY drive on the street you SHOULD be 
okay.... But the Moment that you upgrade the HP your on the line brake 
capacity wise.



Later!

Eric Fletcher
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B

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