Dantheman1540
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My swap is halfway through but I needed lunch so I'll post my current progress and testing.
I started with 3 brake tests from 55mph to dead stop on flat ground with one solid push and hold of the brake, no pumping or anything weird. I measure the distances by walking heal to toe in a size 12 Salomon X Crest hiking shoe which measures just under 13".
First attempt was 87 steps, 2nd was 80 and third was 77. Of course its impossible to know if I hit the brake at exactly the same point everytime but i did my best. I think the main variance was the difference in tire heat. The first attempt was after a normal drive around the block to heat everything up and the 2 attempts after were directly after one another so the tires and brakes were likely considerably hotter and more effective. I will do the same tests after a week of driving and breaking the new pads and rotors in.
My point of reference to apply the brakes was dead center of the 4 board gates entryway in the picture. I did also have a white line painted across the road but it was impossible to see from the drivers seat.
I started with 3 brake tests from 55mph to dead stop on flat ground with one solid push and hold of the brake, no pumping or anything weird. I measure the distances by walking heal to toe in a size 12 Salomon X Crest hiking shoe which measures just under 13".
First attempt was 87 steps, 2nd was 80 and third was 77. Of course its impossible to know if I hit the brake at exactly the same point everytime but i did my best. I think the main variance was the difference in tire heat. The first attempt was after a normal drive around the block to heat everything up and the 2 attempts after were directly after one another so the tires and brakes were likely considerably hotter and more effective. I will do the same tests after a week of driving and breaking the new pads and rotors in.
My point of reference to apply the brakes was dead center of the 4 board gates entryway in the picture. I did also have a white line painted across the road but it was impossible to see from the drivers seat.