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Old 12-09-2016, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by bcredliner View Post
Assuming OE brakes are balanced, and when you slam on them ABS kicks in, bigger brakes won't be worth the cost unless tires are included that do not skid as easily. Very similar to increasing HP/TQ and then burning the tires off instead of getting traction.

I changed to slotted/drilled rotors, stainless front lines, higher boiling point fluid and left it at that even though that is mostly feel good stuff. I'm not going to bigger tires (staggered 87s) and already have sticky tires. Needs to pass the value equation of cost verses benefit, doesn't in my circumstances.
Likewise, I did the same mods (DOT 5.1 synthetic) on my 4.4 with stock sized rubber. The brake fluid flush and stainless lines at all four positions did give me a firmer pedal feel and improved braking response for the pedal pressure applied.

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