Poll: what brakes for autoX?

[johnpinetree]

Another brake question, for those that autocross their builds on at least a semi-regular basis:

1. What sort of brakes did you install on the front and back (e.g OEM 13")?
2. Brake booster?
3. IRS, 3 link or solid axle?
4. ABS?
5. Overall impressions or anything you'd do different?

Thanks all!

[totem]

Wilwood pedal with balance bar is a must. That‘s how you can get 100% of both front and rear brake simultaneously.

Otherwise, I don’t think any disc/caliper combo make any difference as long as you can achieve near lock on all wheels simultaneously.

[CraigS]

Fox GT front, OEM 2015 IRS rear, CNC MCs w/ balance bar, Hawk HP+ pads. The key is getting enough rear brake capacity in the basic calipers. You can't just crank the balance bar fully to the rear to compensate for too little rear brake. The basics need to provide a good front to rear balance and the adjustable bar is for fine tuning. The turn in while trail braking is something to behold when you can accomplish it.

[johnpinetree]

Thanks CraigS, totem.

CraigS, do you know if those the 13 inch rotors for the 2015 OEM rear?

[Avalanche325]

I have Willwoods and a remote adjuster. Not that I change the bias often, it just makes it easy for initial setup. I would not build a Cobra without them. You can't have a car that stops too fast. I have done track days on a track that is known for frying brakes. No fade all day long.
No booster needed on Wilwoods.
I have a 3-link. I built mine when the IRS was the pervious generation. FFR recommended 3-link for autocross and track back then. I think that is different now with the new IRS.
ABS - Learn how to drive your car! 1/2 kidding. That would be more of a personal preference thing. How are your threshold braking skills?
Off topic. If you are going to autocross, you do want power steering.