Ted cracks me up.
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Originally Posted by WE3RX7
Also, I'm referring to the parts being 20+ years old and believe it or not, braking systems have come a long way in 20 years besides just "pad material".. and dont quote the term "20+", last I knew FCs started in '86 thus 2006 would make them 20+...
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The building started in 85, but there were prototypes/technical crap going on for years before that. Likely the braking system was probably finalized in like 83 or 84.
Regardless of all the other talk, I've NEVER had a problem with my 22 year old brakes. This is even including the fact that many of the parts are stock. I can still lock up my brakes on command. Granted I don't have the best tires, but assuming my system was 100% operational back to stock specifications I don't see there being a problem unless I have a giant tire (assuming that would matter?).
However, I've never tracked my car so I'm not qualified to speak in regards to heat, but from what I understand, the 4 piston/vented rotor combination is way over-engineered (just like everything else on the car).
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