Comparative brake distance reduction info w/addition of Prodrive Alcon kit?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Oct 26, 2001 | 06:43 PM

JamesAC

Thread Starter

Scooby Newbie

Joined: Jul 2001

Posts: 1

Likes: 0

I understand the many other benefits but wonder about an actual reduction in stopping distance.

Any variables would be appreciated (suspension, tires, pads and temps) as well. Even anecdotal (in the absence of charts) would be great. Anyone here ever end up switching to non-Ferodo pads such as Pagid or Porterfields?

Thank you,
JamesC
'02 US WRX
Dallas TX
USA

Oct 27, 2001 | 01:00 PM

jamesa

Scooby Regular

Joined: Mar 2001

Posts: 388

Likes: 0

Try Mike Wood at Prodrive.......email at MWood@prodrive.com

I have the Alcon`s on the P1 but can not comment on your question -did test drive both the standard items and the Alcon`s - much better `feel`with them.

Cheers

Oct 27, 2001 | 03:11 PM

Hoppy

Scooby Regular

Joined: Aug 2000

Posts: 5,275

Likes: 0

From: Where age and treachery reins over youthful exuberance

Hi JamesAC. Welcome to ScoobyNet. The main advantage of big brake upgrades is not in reduced braking distance, but improved resistance to fade under severe conditions, like on track. Unless you are already getting fade problems on your 02 WRX, you may not notice much benefit.

Pad choice is vital. Porterfield is not known over here, but Ferodo, Pagid and Mintex all have a range of top quality pads.

Richard.