[NefCanuck]

Heh, I've never been able to engage the ABS in the dry with this car. I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that the tires on it were far better dry performers than what I had on my Olds (current tires on the Focus are the Nokian WR All Season 2)

So maybe a slightly more agressive pad would haul the car down sooner, though I've never felt the car really lacked for stopping power the few times I had to slam on the brakes (Tip: If you're slamming on the brakes in the city... you're driving too fast :lol:)

NefCanuck

naz,Jul 6 2007, 12:25 PM Wrote:

NefCanuck,Jul 6 2007, 01:44 AM Wrote:Well, the Hawk HPS also claim better stopping performance than stock, less dust *&* a better stopping distance is my nirvana ;)
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if you can lock up the front wheels (or engage ABS) in the dry using your current setup, changing to a more aggressive pad isn't going to improve your stopping distance unless you change tires as well..

i think the setup you are going with is great, i used to have it as well.. i'm just saying don't expect miracles.. it isn't going to be that different from stock

the stock pads/rotors lasted to around 75k on my 00 zx3 as well. they were fine up to the wear indicators.. i autoX the car and drove fairly hard..

on a random note if i recall correctly P51 used the stock brakes on his turbo focus for track events
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