StopTech Level 2 BBK Trackday Review

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by VFR750

Far easier to drive straight off a trailer than backing it off.

I’ve been doing it this way for 12 years. Not a problem. I certainly am not intimidated by it. Just trust that a car goes straight when the steering wheel is centered.

note the bold underlined part of the quote

It's far easier to drive on than back on

[3rd_gear_Ted]

Originally Posted by KTL

Mike,

Your experiences in improved performance sounds a lot like what we experienced in our local group using a 944T/964 front caliper and '86 944T front rotors. This is the VCI front setup that Doug Arnao has offered for several years now.

The change in bias with the different front calipers and removal of the pressure limiting valve in a Carrera makes a big difference in performance. Pad wear went from substantial each event to minimal. The slightly larger front rotor adds a bit more thermal mass where it's needed and the rearward bias shift balances out the pad wear. All told it's a really good improvement w/out going overkill on the brakes.

I wish I would have seen this sooner because I would have recommended the Raybestos ST43 pad compound. It's been used by a number of people with really good feedback. It's an endurance pad so it's not too aggressive. But still plenty of bite and good wear characteristics.

Lastly, great to see someone still tracking their old 911. I'm looking forward to getting my '86 finished up in the next few months and back on the track. It's been far too long and I miss experiencing what the car was born to do.

+1 on the Raybestos ST-43 pads
With that specific rotor & caliper set up, I change pads early to keep the brake pistons in the happy travel zone