Stopping faster not only improves lap times, but can also help you avoid motor vehicle collisions. While the following has been created in order to give an overview of the components of the braking system and advice with regards to aftermarket purchases, it is important to remember that the tires are usually the weak link in braking performance. If your car experiences wheel locking or the ABS system engages during hard braking, consider upgrading to higher performance tires before changing brake components. However, braking upgrades become much more important after prolonged periods of braking in which the components themselves will become thermally saturated. Upgrade the braking system for repeatability. In most instances, the best brake upgrades for an F-body are vented “blank” disks (to prevent warping) matched with high performance pads.
