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Originally Posted by Blake P
While there is not yet any data released to prove it, I can guarantee that these brakes provide shorter stopping distances and result in a better, more consistent brake feel than the standard brakes.
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Shorter stopping distance is unlikely. Once a given set of brakes can accomplish full tire lock-up and allow proper modulation, bigger brakes cannot stop the car more quickly; threshold braking is threshold braking.
Better/greater modulation is often accomplished with less aggressive pads and brakes as the difference between light braking and full-on is greater. Good race car drivers can handle a small range of modulation, but a full on race car's bakes feel almost like a switch between no brakes and full on to a street driver.
If the feel is inconsistent on the street there are other issues - such as old or wet brake fluid.
Of course, if you like the boy-racer look - go for it. Twenty inch wheels also look good to many, even though they decrease performance (weight, drag, poor tire ratio, etc.).
Sleedawg's analysis with respect to the 328's brakes raises some great points. This car could use a bit more aggressive pads. A lot of owners however will not put up with the increased brake dust, etc. that comes with this however.