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Old 05-06-2016, 08:48 AM
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Anyone else find a marked difference in feel of their steel brakes in the rain (at least for the Rs or if you have the super high performance brake option)? The immediate response/bite I have in the dry is not there when wet and can be startling if not paying attention. Brake pedal travel is significantly increased in order to stop. I'm not referring to braking distance in dry vs wet.
 
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I have the Super High Performance Braking kit installed on my Manual S, and I haven't had that happen at all - in fact, the brakes are some of the best I've ever experienced in wet conditions with no real difference between wet and dry...
 
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Originally Posted by Kief
Anyone else find a marked difference in feel of their steel brakes in the rain (at least for the Rs or if you have the super high performance brake option)? The immediate response/bite I have in the dry is not there when wet and can be startling if not paying attention. Brake pedal travel is significantly increased in order to stop. I'm not referring to braking distance in dry vs wet.
I haven't perceived any difference in feel or grab between wet or on my SHP brakes.
 
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Old 05-06-2016, 09:13 AM
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I was worried about this...hearing from others without issue. What could possibly be the cause?

Somewhat related...I've read about having to get use to CCB being unsettling in the wet (at least with the M3/M4), but this is new to me. It is very noticeable
 
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No issue on the std brakes either. Initial bite is aggressive and instant, wet or dry.
 
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Originally Posted by Atomic
I have the Super High Performance Braking kit installed on my Manual S, and I haven't had that happen at all - in fact, the brakes are some of the best I've ever experienced in wet conditions with no real difference between wet and dry...
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Old 05-06-2016, 11:35 AM
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How about you Type R/AWD guys???
 
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Drive in the rain????? Seriously, I was out this morning in the rain and did not detect any issues.
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Old 05-06-2016, 11:54 AM
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Drive in the rain????? Seriously, I was out this morning in the rain and did not detect any issues.
Larry
LOL...Thanks Larry.
I guess I'll continue to monitor...find it hard to believe if there was a problem with my brakes that I would not notice it across all weather conditions
 
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Old 05-06-2016, 11:57 AM
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LOL...Thanks Larry.
I guess I'll continue to monitor...find it hard to believe if there was a problem with my brakes that I would not notice it across all weather conditions
How many miles are on your car?
 
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Old 05-06-2016, 11:59 AM
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How many miles are on your car?
Exactly 1800 miles, thanks Jaguar App
 
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Exactly 1800 miles, thanks Jaguar App
Hmm... I guess wear is out of the question.
 
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