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When you first start out in Motorsports, the essentials are still the same: better Brake Pads, stickier Tires and Seat Time. For those of you who have had the pleasure of riding with GTM'er Mike 'Crutch' Crutchfield in one of his vehicles, you know that he has a reputation. It isn’t for how fast his cars are (because they aren’t) but he has a reputation for “dropping anchor.” He brakes hard, and late, because he has confidence in his equipment. He can only have such confidence because he has invested the time and research into upgrading his brakes. New brake pads alone aren’t the answer, as there are a few extras to consider when upgrading your braking system. With us tonight is Wendy Charlier, General Manager for Porterfield Brakes - an industry leader in performance brakes, joining us for a technical chat about “What’s Stopping You?”

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00:00 Meet Wendy Charlier from Porterfield Brakes
02:46 Understanding Brake Systems and ABS
04:57 Common Brake Issues: Fade, Warping, and Bedding
13:08 Advanced Brake Concepts: Boil Back and Knockback
19:56 The Role of Brake Fluid in Performance
25:20 Brake Lines and Big Brake Kits
33:01 The Debate on Rotor Quality
35:45 The Importance of Cooling Ducts
39:27 Choosing the Right Brake Pads
43:02 Understanding Race Pads
53:31 Custom Brake Solutions
57:56 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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