Massive - 280mm x 22mm BBK - $660usd

[z31maniac]

it'd be nice to know how much benefit im getting before i spend that kind of money.

Go do research on the advantages of a BBK, if you knew I don't think you'd be asking this question.

[lifeiskaos]

read my post and you'll have your question...

i know what you claim will be effected, but you dont know how much it will effect anything.

[Massive Lee]

it'd be nice to know how much benefit im getting before i spend that kind of money.

Read my previous post and you'll have your answers.

Lee

[lifeiskaos]

it'd be nice to know how much benefit im getting before i spend that kind of money.

[Massive Lee]

lee, im curious how big the gains are with bigger brakes, assuming stock abs and stock size tires, over stock brakes? have you done any testing? do you have any numbers?

Have I done any testing? Yes. For 6 years now.

What type of gains? Braking power? Pedal stiffness? Braking modulation? Resistance to heat? Gain in weight? Don't worry. Those brakes are not placebos.

If you want numbers, please send a check so that I create a research foundation

[lifeiskaos]

lee, im curious how big the gains are with bigger brakes, assuming stock abs and stock size tires, over stock brakes? have you done any testing? do you have any numbers?

[Massive Lee]

Picture of Dynapro pad. The two holes on the sides are for the retaining clips.

[jackbenny]

Dynapro sounds good to me!

Agreed. Pad selection will improve through time. lets go with the new hotness.

[Fidhle007]

Dynapro sounds good to me!

[george graves]

Thanks for the detailed response Lee. You are my "go to guy" for brake upgrades.

[Massive Lee]

People who will buy new or used Dynalite calipers on eBay will be able to use the brackets. The pads will only be 1.6mm lower. No big deal. This is the thickness of a medium washer.

[z31maniac]

I would also vote Dynapro for the reasons Q-ship mentioned. Pad selection may be limited now, but it should come around. And if Wilwood already makes quality pads, I don't see it as a big issue.

[Massive Lee]

Georges. It is difficult to favor a brand of braided brakelines over another one. But what you should require is a brake line that has a PVC lining (or any other material) over the braiding. It is even a DOT requirement. It allows to protect the internal Teflon tube from the corrosive abrasion of the stainless braiding with brake dust, dirt and sand. I another feature I like to see is that fittings be crimped over a rubber sleeve, then over the stainless braiding. That allows for a better grab over the line.

I would change non-PVC-covered lines every two years, and every 5 years if covered with a PVC lining.

BTW be aware that DOT-compliant and DOT-approved are two distinct things. Manufacturers of DOT- approved products shell some mney for having their stuff tested and approved. While the manufacturers of DOT-compliant products only follow guidelines as edicted by DOT. BTW DOT is not eally a stringent standard.

When I had custom brakelines manufactured, they were DOT-compliant, manufactured by hand, and pressure tested, one by one. They were just too expensive to manufacture for the common user. Especially when Chinese brakelines can be wholesaled for $6 per line... Then why I don't sell Chinese-made braided lines? Simply because I don't want to be responsible for a product I can't control the quality. One customer kills himself. I have one big headache...

[Brian D]

I will let you decide, in the light of the info posted here, what you want.

Thinking about it, this is make or break for me. Count me out if the brackets are made for the Dynalite.

Q Ship. Calipers will be Dynapro then.

Well, that makes me happy, but do you want to wait and get others opinions? Sorry to word my original post so strongly, but I'm worried if the brackets are made for the Dynalites that there will be clearance problems with the DP6's, which is my goal.

[george graves]

Oh, I can see what you are getting at - got it.

You didn't answer about the brake lines. I only ask cause I trust your opinion.