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Old 12-29-2013, 03:04 PM
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Default cheap 380mm front brakes worth a look

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-99...item417ae1418a
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They look pretty but I have serious doubts about their performance. Sure, they will stop the car in the same distance from 60mph as the stock brakes do. But how do they work from 120+ mph, let alone at track?

I think if you want big brakes for looks on a street car, why not. But for any serious use, don't expect any performance gains. I wouldn't be surprised if they melted after a couple of hot laps on a racing circuit.

There's a reason good stuff is expensive...

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One issue with some 380mm brakes... they won't fit under most 18" wheels. YMMV.
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I'd seriously question ANY automotive product that is sourced from Alibaba that will "take stopping power to the next level."
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"Cheap" plus "brakes" in the same sentence?!
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Originally Posted by ScottMellor
"Cheap" plus "breaks" in the same sentence?!
Fixed it for ya...
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Old 12-31-2013, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ScottMellor
"Cheap" plus "brakes" in the same sentence?!
Exactly what I thought - wooden rotors would be even cheaper and put on quite a flame show though!



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