Are Ceramic Brakes Worth the Money?
Equaling the cost of a small hatchback, upgrading to this system is quite the investment in performance. One of the most expensive additions are the highly debated ceramic brakes. Here are the reasons why you need them and the reasons why you don’t.
November 10, 2017
Ego mod
Chances are if you can afford a good build then you can afford to option ceramics. Some guys do it just to brag to their buddies. When you replace them you change out everything. Not cheap. Looking cool at cars and coffee goes out the window when your buddy with steel brakes goes right past you into turn 1. Point bys are 10x worse than any compliments you can get in a parking lot.
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How good are they?
Incredible. When you can work the car hard enough to get temperatures in the sweet spot they have no fade and slow down so hard you can feel the blood in your face move. They are absolutely worth every penny if you’re capable of utilizing them. The benefits of zero fade, better stopping when warm and reductions in unsprung weight combine to make the S2000 a real track weapon. There is a massive difference that steel simply can’t match.
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Conclusions
If you want to be “that guy” then go ahead and spend the money. If you actually want to learn and not be a tool, practice on the standard brakes and get comfortable. You can spend a lot of time on the track for the cost difference which will make you a better driver than any mod you can throw on your brakes. Seat time is king in the world of automotive racing unless you are on a pro level. Save the money and hit the track instead!
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