RE: Rotor Warpage / Braking Techniques

["Peter Stuhr" <peterstuhr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You wrote:

"(3) There are also braking "strategies" that will reduce potential 
rotor warpage. These involve braking later and harder which allows you 
to get off the brakes quicker. You should discuss this with your 
instructor and follow his/her advice on this issue."

Maximum braking should be done at the highest speed possible. This 
allows the most airflow over the pads/calipers/rotors while they are 
generating the most heat. As the car slows down - begin easing off the 
brakes. This is a "secret" of most good endurance racers. 

Something else to think about - don't focus so much on late braking and 
"going deep". Concentrate on entering the turn with the car settled and 
at maximum speed.

Peter Stuhr
'95 White M3
Tarheel Chapter



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