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Need some serious stopping power for your modified build? Here are some of the best big brake kits that the aftermarket has to offer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking for more than just brake pads and rotors<\/a>? If you’ve got a big budget and are looking for the biggest braking gains possible, then the answer is simple: get a big brake kit! However, that term is wonderfully vague, so you might be wondering what these kits actually contain…<\/p>\n

What is a big brake kit?<\/h2>\n

Essentially, a big brake kit is a comprehensive package, usually comprised of every part that a car’s braking system needs. Let’s start with the rotors, or discs. Compared to regular ones, the rotors found in a big brake kit are – yep, you guessed it – larger, with a wider surface area. These bigger rotors provide a greater surface area for friction, and are much better at heat dissipation too if they’re drilled or grooved, meaning they’ll be able to cope with much more extreme braking scenarios.<\/p>\n

Then, there’s the pads and calipers. The pads in a big brake kit will likely feature more compound material, a more aggressive compound material, or both in order to increase potential friction. If you’ve got bigger pads, you’ll need bigger calipers to put them in. Often, the calipers will be a monobloc design for better structural rigidity, therefore providing a more reliable contact patch between the pad and rotor. You’ll also notice that the amount of pistons a caliper has typically correlates with how big your rotors are. If you’ve got average-sized rotors you might have 4-piston calipers, ranging up to around 10 if you’re dealing with real heavy-duty stuff. Most companies will throw in the accompanying brake lines and fluid too.<\/p>\n

Having spent years immersed in the modified car scene, I’m well placed to advise you on which brands are worthy of consideration. Here are some of the best big brake kits that money can buy.<\/p>\n

Best Big Brake Kits<\/h2>\n

How we chose the products<\/h3>\n

While we haven’t been able to test every single brand mentioned here first-hand, these recommendations are based on Fast Car<\/em>‘s experience and expertise. Every member of the Fast Car<\/em> staff, myself included, is very familiar with automotive performance aftermarket. It’s what our brand is all about, after all! As a result, we understand which brands you should consider dealing with… and which you shouldn’t. Each of the brands and products mentioned in this article have earned their place on our shortlist through positive word of mouth amongst like-minded driving enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

At a glance:<\/h3>\n