Teaser: Stoptech BBK Test fit on F82 M4

AutoTalent · 01-27-2015, 02:59 PM

Hey everyone. Thought you would enjoy this sneak peek of our shop M4 getting the first set of StopTech Brakes installed! I will update this thread with every update we get. Enjoy!

nbennettksu · 01-27-2015, 03:03 PM

Sweet... are they really better then the OEM Brembos?

AutoTalent · 01-27-2015, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

Sweet... are they really better then the OEM Brembos?

Can't comment on that yet as we have not done our testing. We will report all results shortly...

VMRWheels · 01-27-2015, 04:03 PM

Nice!

2HIGH~PSI · 01-27-2015, 04:29 PM

They look small.....

Powerbeast · 01-27-2015, 08:03 PM

Looks awesome.

AutoTalent · 01-30-2015, 03:21 PM

Thanks everyone. Will have more updates next week.

apexit · 01-30-2015, 03:51 PM

Had a set on my S4, never again will I buy stoptech.

biglare · 01-30-2015, 04:13 PM

Nice!

mugenap2 · 01-30-2015, 04:21 PM

What size is the rotor?

ilikebmxbikes · 01-30-2015, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit

Had a set on my S4, never again will I buy stoptech.

I have the opposite situation, I have a stoptech trophy kit on both my 1series and my m3. They are fantastic on and off the track.

apexit · 01-30-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

I have the opposite situation, I have a stoptech trophy kit on both my 1series and my m3. They are fantastic on and off the track.

They were a upgrade in terms of stopping power and brake fade resistance.

My issues stems from the materials they used. On my calipers the pads slid on something called an abutment plate. Was made of bare aluminum. So this bare aluminum obviously corroded and when they did they bit onto the brake pad. This caused me to cook that rotor, the brake pads were destroyed from the heat I guess, and the abutment plates were obviously destroyed from the corrosion. So I get in touch with stoptech who sent me to a local distributor since I bought them 2nd hand. The distributor told me that it's recommended to either wash off the calipers or not run them in salty (winter) condition as this can happen. Ended up costing me nearly $1000 with parts/ labor/ and a fresh powder coat.

Here's some pics that show the abutment plates

ilikebmxbikes · 01-30-2015, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apexit

They were a upgrade in terms of stopping power and brake fade resistance.

My issues stems from the materials they used. On my calipers the pads slid on something called an abutment plate. Was made of bare aluminum. So this bare aluminum obviously corroded and when they did they bit onto the brake pad. This caused me to cook that rotor, the brake pads were destroyed from the heat I guess, and the abutment plates were obviously destroyed from the corrosion. So I get in touch with stoptech who sent me to a local distributor since I bought them 2nd hand. The distributor told me that it's recommended to either wash off the calipers or not run them in salty (winter) condition as this can happen. Ended up costing me nearly $1000 with parts/ labor/ and a fresh powder coat.

sorry you experienced that.

apexit · 01-30-2015, 04:58 PM

yea sucked, but learned from it. didn't mean to derail the thread

ixse · 01-30-2015, 05:47 PM

Thats why i go AP.

Powerbeast · 01-30-2015, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Quote:

Originally Posted by apexit

Had a set on my S4, never again will I buy stoptech.

I have the opposite situation, I have a stoptech trophy kit on both my 1series and my m3. They are fantastic on and off the track.

Must agree, was using them on my previous LB M3 and loved them.

new2the3 · 01-31-2015, 06:04 PM

The rotors look cheaper than stock, are they two piece? They also look smaller in height and width

apexit · 02-01-2015, 12:03 AM

Rotor surface looks to be about right for an unused set of rotors. It doesn't look like they have all the fasteners for the hat installed yet.

edwinm3 · 02-01-2015, 09:49 AM

Any updates?

MasterP · 02-01-2015, 04:31 PM

The upgrade will come from the additional pistons, stiffer caliper, steel lines, and the large selection/availability of pads. Plus swapping the pads is quick assuming they don't fart on the abutment plate manufacturing like the set I had. Apexit - I also had issues with my abutment plates, but the corrosion is definitely a new one. Thanks, I'll keep an eye on them.

Stock brakes are already 380mm, so ST's 380mm rotors are not going to be any bigger, but maybe thicker. Pretty much every friction ring is ST's catalog is 380mm for front axle applications.

It's not unexpected though. Only people I see going for this would be a track person. Any bigger and they could not fit 18" wheels which are preferred. Solid/slotted rotors are more boring to look at but they are super durable.

AutoTalent · 02-02-2015, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by edwinm3

Any updates?

Just waiting on the final product to be delivered to us. We are hopefully going to see it this week. The pictures from last week was just a test fit. Will update this thread as any info comes in...

edwinm3 · 02-02-2015, 01:25 PM

Nice!

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