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Originally Posted by jheis View Post
Bull****.
Actually He's 100% correct. Once your brakes have enough force to lock up the tires, you have enough brake. Your stopping distance is a function of tire grip not brakes. The only practical reason to put on bigger brakes is to absorb heat, heat that won't be generated on the street. Other than trying to be cool, big brakes really serve no purpose on the street.
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