>Just to be pedantic... in some contexts better brakes actually allow you to go faster. Yes, and in other contexts, better brakes make you go slower. Better b

>Just to be pedantic... in some contexts better brakes actually allow you to go faster. Yes, and in other contexts, better brakes make you go slower. Better brakes means bigger brakes: larger rotors (discs), larger and heavier calipers, etc. Larger brake rotors take more energy to accelerate (they're basically a bigger flywheel), so they decrease the car's acceleration. So if your goal is to have a car that accelerates as fast as possible, better brakes are actually a big detriment.