I didn't mean that you would actually lock the tires. A car that can lock the tires faster can reach maximum braking faster. I was just using it as a reference point.
That makes sense if an average vehicle can lock the brakes instantly. But lets say you are travelling at 160km/h and you hammer the brake pedal. The tires will not lock untill say 140km/h. By upgrading the brakes, you may be able to lock the tires at say 150km/h therefore reaching maximum...
Most cars on the market will not lock the tires instantly when you hammer on the brakes at higher speeds. By upgrading the brakes on that same car i.e. Larger rotors and stickier brake bads you will reach optimal braking faster than stock equipment therefore reducing braking distances. I don't...
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