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Whether your oem braking system is worn out, or you just need a noticeable performance increase, our brake packages are here to help! Visit our website or contact us for pricing and information. We keep most of these kits in stock and can chip them out same day!
Our brake packages are shipping daily! Whether you need upgraded performance for the track, or you need reliable daily stopping power, our Stoptech kits will meet your needs!
Our Stoptech packages feature all high quality rotors and performance pads! Whether you have the occasional track day or spirited mountain drive, our brake packages will provide the stopping power and reduced heat fade you need to be competitive!
Check out this Install thread Integra2TSX, who used quality Stoptech rotors and Centric pos-quiet pads! his new brakes offer better-than-new performance!
Ever wonder how much R&D goes into your braking components? We're going to give you a quick look at some of the machinery and processes Centric/STOPTECH uses to create their high quality braking components!
To start things off, Centric uses NVH brake dynamometers to monitor noise and vibration data of axle type brake fixtures. Low frequency noise testing is made possible by the double-wall enclosure which provides a high transmission loss, and the walk-in style chamber can accommodate full vehicle corner sections and axle fixtures as well as conventional corner groups. In layman's terms, Centric will bring in the entire axle assembly of a vehicle and closely monitor noise and vibrations when using their braking components.
Check back in for more details on how Centric/Stoptech create the ultimate braking components!
Another way Centric ensures quality pad manufacturing is by using a inertia dynamometers. These systems simulate vehicle inertia by forcing the addition and subtraction of load. The dynamometers ensure the the braking components are capable of handling extreme changes in momentum and will even take into consideration angular velocity.
Here is the Link 3000 Inertia Dynamometer at the Centric/STOPTECH facility.
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The dual ended brake assembly test fixture allows testing of two corner groups simultaneously. Universal 2-piece fixtures can be made to accommodate various caliper designs and manufacturers, as well as rotor sizes. Split ducts provide cooling air to each corner separately.
All of this testing is performed on every product Stoptech/Centric makes, including our XLR8 brake packages!
Centric utilizes a machine called a Vehicle-Specific Upright which measures NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) characteristics of different pads. In this photo below, the Upright is testing the Corvette Z06 D1247 pad. The machine is able to measure NVH as if the pad were actually on a vehicle under load.
The Centric/Stoptech facility utilizes a state of the art Friction Development Lab to test different pad materials. A one inch square section of pad/friction material is used as the test sample, and the sample is held at a specific normal force on a rotating brake drum to test for various speeds, temperatures, and braking forces.
This 3-in-1 grinder is used to grind slots, pad surfaces, and chamfer pad edges for variations on standard pad shapes. These variations can then be evaluated on Centric/Stoptech’s Brake Dynamometers for overall effectiveness.
Looking for a high quality braking upgrade without "braking" the bank? Look no further! Our brake packages will reduce stopping distances without excessive dust or noise.
Our brake packages continue to be an extremely popular option for a performance oriented braking replacement system!
Hi there, looking for rear set of Wilwood brake calipers for 2007 Acura TL type S. Will factory brackets work or will I need theirs? Pricing on everything needed please, no pads or rotors needed currently have power stop rotors and unused new pads. Thanks.
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