F-Type ( X152 ) 2014 - Onwards

Wet Brakes

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 6, 2016 | 08:48 AM
  #1  
Kief's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 549
Likes: 62
From: PA
Question Wet Brakes

Anyone else find a marked difference in feel of their steel brakes in the rain (at least for the Rs or if you have the super high performance brake option)? The immediate response/bite I have in the dry is not there when wet and can be startling if not paying attention. Brake pedal travel is significantly increased in order to stop. I'm not referring to braking distance in dry vs wet.
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 09:07 AM
  #2  
Atomic's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 142
Likes: 30
From: Lakewood
Default

I have the Super High Performance Braking kit installed on my Manual S, and I haven't had that happen at all - in fact, the brakes are some of the best I've ever experienced in wet conditions with no real difference between wet and dry...
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 09:08 AM
  #3  
Unhingd's Avatar
Veteran Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 16,948
Likes: 4,728
From: Maryland, US
Default

Originally Posted by Kief
Anyone else find a marked difference in feel of their steel brakes in the rain (at least for the Rs or if you have the super high performance brake option)? The immediate response/bite I have in the dry is not there when wet and can be startling if not paying attention. Brake pedal travel is significantly increased in order to stop. I'm not referring to braking distance in dry vs wet.
I haven't perceived any difference in feel or grab between wet or on my SHP brakes.
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 09:13 AM
  #4  
Kief's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 549
Likes: 62
From: PA
Default

I was worried about this...hearing from others without issue. What could possibly be the cause?

Somewhat related...I've read about having to get use to CCB being unsettling in the wet (at least with the M3/M4), but this is new to me. It is very noticeable
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 10:01 AM
  #5  
Foosh's Avatar
Veteran Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,176
Likes: 1,039
From: Maryland, USA
Default

No issue on the std brakes either. Initial bite is aggressive and instant, wet or dry.
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 11:18 AM
  #6  
SinF's Avatar
Veteran Member
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 6,986
Likes: 2,157
From: Canada, eh
Default

Originally Posted by Atomic
I have the Super High Performance Braking kit installed on my Manual S, and I haven't had that happen at all - in fact, the brakes are some of the best I've ever experienced in wet conditions with no real difference between wet and dry...
+1
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 11:35 AM
  #7  
Kief's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 549
Likes: 62
From: PA
Default

How about you Type R/AWD guys???
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 11:48 AM
  #8  
lsbrodsky's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 586
Likes: 106
From: New Bern, NC
Default

Drive in the rain????? Seriously, I was out this morning in the rain and did not detect any issues.
Larry
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 11:54 AM
  #9  
Kief's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 549
Likes: 62
From: PA
Default

Originally Posted by lsbrodsky
Drive in the rain????? Seriously, I was out this morning in the rain and did not detect any issues.
Larry
LOL...Thanks Larry.
I guess I'll continue to monitor...find it hard to believe if there was a problem with my brakes that I would not notice it across all weather conditions
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 11:57 AM
  #10  
Atomic's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 142
Likes: 30
From: Lakewood
Default

Originally Posted by Kief
LOL...Thanks Larry.
I guess I'll continue to monitor...find it hard to believe if there was a problem with my brakes that I would not notice it across all weather conditions
How many miles are on your car?
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 11:59 AM
  #11  
Kief's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 549
Likes: 62
From: PA
Default

Originally Posted by Atomic
How many miles are on your car?
Exactly 1800 miles, thanks Jaguar App
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2016 | 12:50 PM
  #12  
Atomic's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 142
Likes: 30
From: Lakewood
Default

Originally Posted by Kief
Exactly 1800 miles, thanks Jaguar App
Hmm... I guess wear is out of the question.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
2010XFR
XF and XFR ( X250 )
25
Nov 28, 2016 05:39 PM
harvest14
XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 )
21
May 9, 2016 04:44 AM
Rdeorsay
New Member Area - Intro a MUST
8
May 8, 2016 07:07 PM
Rossy
X-Type ( X400 )
2
Apr 30, 2016 05:50 AM
jackra_1
XJ XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR ( X350 & X358 )
0
Apr 29, 2016 08:01 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:55 AM.