time for a bbk, what do u guys think is a better value? stoptech or alcon

Niko_F · 10-26-2005, 11:28 AM

considering the $1000 difference. im not gonna be tracking the car anytime soon but having a stage 3 car i need better brakes. im open to other suggestions...

djillusion · 10-26-2005, 11:29 AM

ryans4 · 10-26-2005, 11:31 AM

Niko_F · 10-26-2005, 11:34 AM

s4gonebabygone · 10-26-2005, 11:35 AM

vegasS4 · 10-26-2005, 11:35 AM

s4gonebabygone · 10-26-2005, 11:35 AM

lookaught::02_Avant! · 10-26-2005, 11:36 AM

the paint on the stoptechs absorbs color easily and they stain. plus i HATE the bridge system. good value and GREAT customer service though.

alcons are more my style. I got stoptechs b/c I was on a tighter budget, if I could have I would have bought alcons

ryans4 · 10-26-2005, 11:37 AM

...stoptech's are great brakes for $2k. Nothing wrong with anything.

I personally think you'll be getting better pedal feel in the Alcon's since they are a monobloc design.

Defintitely better feel if you go 6 piston Alcon's.

If you're running 18's or 19's, get some 14.5" 6piston Alcons, they are the biggest i know of for the S4, despite how large the Cayenne brakes look.

RAD69 · 10-26-2005, 11:40 AM

10-26-2005, 11:28 AM	#1
Niko_F Member Account #: 39914 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,060	time for a bbk, what do u guys think is a better value? stoptech or alcon considering the $1000 difference. im not gonna be tracking the car anytime soon but having a stage 3 car i need better brakes. im open to other suggestions... __________________ Currently Drives - '07 Alpine White BMW 335i Coupe RIP NVR FOLO "Gone but Not Forgotten" Oem RS4 Front Bumper E-Codes RS4 Grill RS4 Brushed Aluminum Mirror Housings 18” BBS Re’s wrapped in Avon Tech M500’s Stoptech 332mm Front BBK Stasis Tracksports 500/600 Neuspeed Rear Sway Bar S4 Aluminum Trim RS4 Shift Knob Autometer Nexus Boost Gauge UUC SS Stratmosphere Hyperboost DV’s X-1 Intake Duh Fmic ASP GT25R Turbo Kit Ported/Polished Intake Manifold ASP Exhaust ASP Clutch and Flywheel Kit

10-26-2005, 11:29 AM	#2
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10-26-2005, 11:31 AM	#3
ryans4 Senior Member Account #: 4359 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 7,314	if you're not tracking the car, the best value is a good set of pads and new brake fluid... __________________

10-26-2005, 11:34 AM	#4
Niko_F Member Account #: 39914 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,060	im also in it for the bling factor =) __________________ Currently Drives - '07 Alpine White BMW 335i Coupe RIP NVR FOLO "Gone but Not Forgotten" Oem RS4 Front Bumper E-Codes RS4 Grill RS4 Brushed Aluminum Mirror Housings 18” BBS Re’s wrapped in Avon Tech M500’s Stoptech 332mm Front BBK Stasis Tracksports 500/600 Neuspeed Rear Sway Bar S4 Aluminum Trim RS4 Shift Knob Autometer Nexus Boost Gauge UUC SS Stratmosphere Hyperboost DV’s X-1 Intake Duh Fmic ASP GT25R Turbo Kit Ported/Polished Intake Manifold ASP Exhaust ASP Clutch and Flywheel Kit

10-26-2005, 11:35 AM	#5
s4gonebabygone Member Account #: 83125 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,082	2nd __________________ S4=History New Track Whore (above): Kirk rollbar, Sparco Evo seats & VAC Motorsports brackets, G-Force 6pt harnesses, Rear Interior Stripped, Hawk HT-10 track pads, B&M Technik shifter, H&R sport springs, Falken Azenis RT-615 255 & 275 tires, IOPort Camera Mount and a Fire Extinguisher (SSR GT2 19x8.5 & 19x10 with Hankook K104 245/35-19 & 275/30-19 tires for the street and rainy track days) pictures: http://public.fotki.com/fourtailpipes/ 1 lap at summit: http://www.lehigh.edu/~armc/one%20lap%20at%20summit.WMV another lap at summit: http://www.lehigh.edu/~armc/summit%2...open%20lap.WMV

10-26-2005, 11:35 AM	#6
vegasS4 Member Account #: 12649 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 4,146	Alcon all the way !!! __________________ L10 AWE Stage III tip

10-26-2005, 11:35 AM	#7
s4gonebabygone Member Account #: 83125 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,082	those are pretty naughty! __________________ S4=History New Track Whore (above): Kirk rollbar, Sparco Evo seats & VAC Motorsports brackets, G-Force 6pt harnesses, Rear Interior Stripped, Hawk HT-10 track pads, B&M Technik shifter, H&R sport springs, Falken Azenis RT-615 255 & 275 tires, IOPort Camera Mount and a Fire Extinguisher (SSR GT2 19x8.5 & 19x10 with Hankook K104 245/35-19 & 275/30-19 tires for the street and rainy track days) pictures: http://public.fotki.com/fourtailpipes/ 1 lap at summit: http://www.lehigh.edu/~armc/one%20lap%20at%20summit.WMV another lap at summit: http://www.lehigh.edu/~armc/summit%2...open%20lap.WMV

10-26-2005, 11:36 AM	#8
lookaught::02_Avant! Junior Member Account #: 10604 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 1,862	i vote for alcons. I have stoptechs and they are nice but if I were to buy again I would get alcons the paint on the stoptechs absorbs color easily and they stain. plus i HATE the bridge system. good value and GREAT customer service though. alcons are more my style. I got stoptechs b/c I was on a tighter budget, if I could have I would have bought alcons __________________ 2002 A4 1.8tqm Avant stock except for some forged wheels... for now Pittsburgh, PA

10-26-2005, 11:37 AM	#9
ryans4 Senior Member Account #: 4359 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 7,314	i'm totally against the Cayenne brakes, but nothing stands out more then those... ...stoptech's are great brakes for $2k. Nothing wrong with anything. I personally think you'll be getting better pedal feel in the Alcon's since they are a monobloc design. Defintitely better feel if you go 6 piston Alcon's. If you're running 18's or 19's, get some 14.5" 6piston Alcons, they are the biggest i know of for the S4, despite how large the Cayenne brakes look. __________________

10-26-2005, 11:40 AM	#10
RAD69 Member Account #: 24886 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,015	Alcons are certainly better, but I think "Value" goes to the Stoptechs... __________________ Gone but not forgotten - 1998.5 ASS4

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