Another Black Magic Brakes appreciation post

Tycarver

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I had one of my calipers sticking on and off for the last month so I went ahead and ordered BMB pads rotors new calipers and some extended lines just to top it all off. My first break in step was last night and it was a strange feeling at first. Almost like the breaks were very soft. after following the break-in procedure they just got better and better. Today I finished the break-in procedure. Just left to get food and on my way back some idiot pulled out in front of me. I hit my brakes just like I would have normally and I went to a dead stop in maybe half the time. I was just amazed. I just wanted to post this to push anyone that might be on the edge of buying these to go ahead and pull the trigger. It seriously might save you or your loved ones when you need it. (since the pic I have moved the brake lines)

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Just the factory replacement ones.( he has on the site) I did not have the money for the big brake kits. But these honestly do just fine for 33x12.5 and I stop on dimes.
 
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So for the brake upgrade, just need to order the BMB pads, Centrics Premium rotors....anything else necessary? Calipers? Brake lines?

just BMB pads and new rotors as long as the rest of your braking components are in good shape
 
just BMB pads and new rotors as long as the rest of your braking components are in good shape
OK cool. Just curious but how big of a difference is there with this setup and the big brake kit? Is that more for 35s and bigger?
 
OK cool. Just curious but how big of a difference is there with this setup and the big brake kit? Is that more for 35s and bigger?
I'd advise calling mrblaine for his advice but I ran just the pads when I had 245/75-16s and they worked phenomenally. When I had mrblaine build my LJ for 35s I moved up to the big brake kit. IMO the kit is only required for 35s and up.