Brake Tests

[Jeremy]

I thought I would share an interesting story. I checked my 60-0 braking with the VBP transverse setup and the Bilstein shocks and was horrified with the performance. It was 160 foot plus range. My previous best with the factory suspension was right at or under 120.

I went out today and tested it again as I have gotten my shock valving much more squared away. It stopped in under 120 ', but the motor died in the process. I thought it probably flooded. It started right up but ran like crap. When I got home I started checking everything and found the timing was way off. I guess the car shut down so hard that the distributor spun. This is something I never would have anticipated.

Anyway I was very pleased with the performance. I just need to get a better pedal feel. It feels a little soft, but apparently it works okay.

[ks71z28]

Jeremy,
I don't remember what brakes you have, but 120' is very good. My 12" B-body brakes with Willwood GMiii calipers and cady rear discs and Hawk HP Plus pads stop my car in 130-135', tires were the biggest limit, I flat spotted my Kumho Ecsta front tires in the test, oops!

Keith

[Jeremy]

I'm very pleased with the distance. The brakes are factory four wheel discs with stainless flex lines and wilwood GM III calipers all the way around.

I use cones and hit the brakes when I get to the first cone and always stop at or near the 120' mark. I've never done more than three tests in a row, but ever time it is the same result.

[silver69camaro]

120-130ft is very good, you should be proud. Better than most ABS-equipped sedans. Just curious, how's the fade resistance with those factory-esque brakes?

[Jeremy]

I've done back to back to back tests and all three were the same. I have never pushed them past this and I only did this once. I would imagine if I was to autocross that fade would creep in but they have never failed me on the highway or in stop and go traffic.

[ks71z28]

with part store metallic pads, the brakes were done within 4 laps around the road coarse, with Hawk HP plus pads they take about 10 laps before I notice any significant fade

[twoformulas]

Jeremy, did you ever do any tests with the stock calipers? I'm curious how they compare to the Wilwood calipers. Thanks, Rick