Any opinions? Is that extra inch and a two piece rotor really worth all that money? I haven't seen any comparisons on stopping distance, but I don't want to regret getting the less capable of the two down the road. I had originally thought about Saleen brakes to keep the car as "pure" as I could, but then discovered Brembo makes them anyway.

http://www.steeda.com/-hotnews/press/14inchbrakes.htm

vs.

http://www.steeda.com/store/-catalog/brembobrakes.htm

Thanks in advance.

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Originally posted by j0k3r:
Do you go to the track often or is this mostly your daily driver? 13's if it's your daily and 14's if you track it a lot.

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Originally posted by 01Saleen146:

Haven't been to the track yet. Actually I won't until I get some kind of decent brakes.

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Originally posted by j0k3r:

You are underestimating your stock Saleen setup. You would be doing yourself a favor by picking up some Hawk pads. You won't need much more than that.

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Originally posted by stanger91:
screw brembo, get baer. i sell all different kinds of brake kits including the bullitt brakes. let me know i will hook it up.

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Stanger91 - what are your reasons to go Baer over brembo? I recently purchased (from a friend) brembo 4 piston calipers, 13" cross drilled front/11.?" rear rotors for $500. For what I paid, and the rest of the stuff I have to buy, should I have gone with a new kit? I've heard good stuff about Baer. What are prices like? Also, would you carry the rest of the parts I need, such as rear calipers, master cylinder, booster, etc?

Thanks,

As far as the track I love Saleen's stock setup, but my car does have the crappy GT brakes. They warp faster than anything I have ever seen. Had the same problem on my 98.

In terms of brand I am really sold on Brembo and don't see myself buying anyone else's stuff. I have also read uncorroberated threads on other sites where Baer had some recent issues with warping. They didn't offer any proof so I took it with a grain of salt.

I'll double check the clearance template, but Steeda also sells the kit and separately told me it will work.

I just wish there was a place to find stopping distance and fade data comparing 14's to 13's. I know with brakes bigger is better, but for twice the price.... I just want to be sure it is worth it.

Thanks for all the help!

Kev

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Originally posted by DennisG:
Saleen must have changed vendors again for 2001. My brakes have Alcon engraved on the calipers, but my car is a 2000. Probably just another case of a vendor getting p.o.'d at Saleen.

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Brake dust

Actually it is not that bad on the street, that is from a run at T-Hill where I ran for 90 minutes with only one stop for fuel. I was also on street tires because there was a chance for rain.

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Originally posted by Stan:
Unfortunetly mine is not a cold engine knock, in fact it gets worse after it warms up.

Stan

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Originally posted by Stan:
01Saleen146>>Kev, here is a link to a pic with light brake dust on one of my white wheels. Go to the last pic in the album.

Brake dust

Actually it is not that bad on the street, that is from a run at T-Hill where I ran for 90 minutes with only one stop for fuel. I was also on street tires because there was a chance for rain.

Stan

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Okay, I am officially jealous! Those are some sweet rides Stan! I love the twin stripes on the Saleen.

STOKED: Thanks for the tip. I'll check those out.

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The down side is the pads create major brake dust , which in turn requires you to clean the front wheels almost everytime you stop...the price you pay for soft pads I guess.

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