Balanced Braking

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of balanced braking and the details involved in upgrading brake systems for high-performance vehicles.

Think a brake upgrade is just a onesie-twosie parts swap? Think again. Kevin, Willie, and Wilwood Engineering’s Mike Hamrick explain why 1,000 horsepower means nothing if your stopping power isn't balanced. From explaining brake pad compounds using sandpaper analogies to detailing the critical heat-cycling process of bedding in your rotors, this episode covers the exact details you need to handle extreme heat, manage rolling mass, and match your brake system to your high-performance goals.

People in this episode

Hosts: Kevin, Willie

Guest: Mike Hamrick

Topics covered

• brake upgrade
• stopping power
• brake pad compounds
• heat-cycling
• high-performance goals

Keywords

• brake upgrade
• stopping power
• brake pad compounds
• heat-cycling
• high-performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wilwood Engineering

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