That’s a nice project, I think I only have seen 1 member do a legit BBK in his 100 here. This is my next big project probably in the next two years or so when it’s time to replace my EBC dimpled-slotted rotors which I installed 4 yrs ago. What’s the size of the rotors that will come with the Brembo BBK?
Brake principles:
A bigger surface area brake pads - will provide higher torque rating aka stopping power (measured in ft-lbs) than less surface area brake pads measured in per square inch.
A brake pad with high carbon and ceramic content will maintain lower temperatures during frequent and hard/late braking applications and will help brake fade’s unpredictability behavior. (racing applications)
More brake pistons in a caliper - the more brake pistons pushing a brake pad to clamp a rotor increases friction distribution equally on the pads increasing predictability (racing applications).
Bigger but less pistons in a caliper - the bigger the surface a piston caliper goes, the higher pressure it can provide towards the brake pad creating higher torque aka stopping power.
Rotors - cross drilled design is for heat dissipation and weight reduction for rotational mass but reduces metal integrity.
Slotted - for self cleaning feature.
Carbon ceramic rotors - for hard and late braking applications to address overheating of the rotors.
When I get back home this coming holidays I may bring a few sets back here in Vegas for the 100 and 200. Manufactured in Thailand by the same plant contracted by Wilwood (less branding hence less cost), this is the kit for the 100 series.
355mm floating rotors F&R good for max 18” wheel.
6-piston caliper front monoblock forged alum.
4-piston caliper rear monoblock forged alum.
