Written by Matt Weiss and James Walker Jr.   
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 10:33
Stoptech Pad and Rotors

In order for any brake system to work optimally, the rotors and pads must be properly bedded-in. Getting your brakes properly bedded-in and keeping them that way is critical to the peak performance of the entire brake system. However, understa [ … ]

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 May 2011 10:49
 
Written by Dave Pankew   
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 10:15
USR Rotor, Photo by Lindsay Tadros

While many enthusiasts believe the only way to achieve effective braking is to use some ridiculously costly multi-piston system that may even create wheel fitment issues, there are less expensive options available. There is such a thing as too much brake, where your car should be cranking ou [ … ]

 
Written by Dave Pankew   
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 10:03
The Nissan GT-R 5000-Series Rotors

We’ve all done a brake job and been slammed by the final bill when a lot of parts need to be replaced. Well, consider a brake job on the Nissan R35 GT-R to make you feel better – it costs over $5,000 to complete. The OEM Brembo rotors perform well but the mission at Disc Brakes Australia (DBA) [ … ]

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 May 2011 10:32
 
Written by Dave Pankew   
Friday, 08 April 2011 00:00
Last year we logged many miles on and off-track with this DOT competition tire to get a solid feel for every condition. First off, the Azenis RT615K provides loads of dry grip lap after lap without dispute.

The legendary Falken Azenis line needs little introduction but the tire that you thought you knew is different from what you might expect. While the Azenis RT-615 carved out a great reputation over the last few years, it has been updated with the new RT-615K. While we can’t say this is an “all-new [ … ]

Last Updated on Friday, 08 April 2011 10:48
 
Written by Dave Pankew   
Friday, 08 April 2011 00:00
We first saw this aggressive tread pattern on display at SEMA awhile back and had been eagerly waiting to lay a beating on the tire. The fat shoulder blocks and sculpted sipes lead into super deep circumferential grooves for an all-business look. If the appearance of the tread under your car is important, the NT05 gets a 10 out of 10 for its aggressive bare-bones approach, like a slick carved up for the street.

There are a few “best kept secrets” in the tire world and one of them definitely has to be Nitto Tires. As a company that largely appeals to enthusiasts, Nitto has a smaller market share than some of larger players but that allows them to focus on making a hardcore product instead of using valuabl [ … ]

Last Updated on Friday, 08 April 2011 10:42
 
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