A Civic Type R shows us the real-world benefits of installing a good aftermarket big brake kit
With the Chinese New Year festivities happening last week, most Singaporeans are sure to be extra cautious during this busy period.
Whether it's chauffeuring their loved ones around or going about on their day-to-day tasks, the last thing a driver wants is to be involved in an accident during CNY.
Luckily for this Honda Civic Type R driver, the unthinkable almost happened if not for his powerful brakes and short reaction time!
The video starts with the cam car slowing down and stopping at a busy junction, just as the traffic lights turn red.
On his right, a blue Honda Civic Type R from the opposite direction makes its right turn across the junction.
As the vehicle enters the yellow box, a motorcyclist suddenly speeds across the junction as he beats the red light.
Luckily, the Type R driver reacts quickly in time, slamming on his brakes and coming to a complete stop.
The rider was shocked by the car's presence and swerved slightly to avoid being hit in a head-on collision.
If it wasn't for the driver's quick thinking (and his brakes), this rider would not have been able to ride away with his leg sticking out like that.
Big brake kit – is it purely for aesthetics?
As one of the most popular car modifications, a big brake kit is advertised to drivers as necessary for greater stopping power and better overall handling of their vehicles.
Consisting of larger-than-stock brake rotors, upgraded brake pads and rotors, stainless-steel brake lines, and fittings, the kit allows drivers to upgrade their car’s stock brake system for one single price.
Even in wet conditions, drivers can enjoy better stopping power and shorter distances. It is also aesthetically more pleasing to look at and is safer to use on track.
However, the downside is that installing one can be pretty expensive. Drivers have to upgrade their tyres to a larger size to fit the enormous discs of the kit, which can cost a few thousand dollars.
Buuuuut, you can’t put a price on safety right?
Netizens’ reactions
Maybe AP Racing should contact our Honda Civic driver for a sponsorship?
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