Excellent write up OP. I do know some people would benefit from brake upgrades, typically those who are harder on the brakes than others.
The STI brembos *should* be more than adequate for light tracking imho, maybe with some fluid with a higher dry/wet boiling point?
On my truck, I'm 110k miles with original brakes and I get them looked at every 3k mile oil change. Some drivers might need brakes sooner depending on how they brake and when.
I enjoyed reading your post and if anyone takes anything away from it, I think the most important overlooked aspect of modding is the importance of tires in both braking and handling
oh and btw
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Originally Posted by Vanderkitten
Anyhow, there is no doubt upgrading lines, fluid and pads will result in better braking performance and shorter stopping distances.
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Not necessarily. It depends on the condition of your tires. A locked tire is a locked tire, regardless of the brakes. Your tires will eventually stop the vehicle. Brakes do not stop the vehicle, they simply slow or stop the wheel/tire from spinning, it's up to the tires to stop the vehicle from there...hope this makes sense?