Brakes · Buyer's Guide

Brake Lines

Stock brake lines are rubber, which expands slightly under pressure — this is what causes spongy pedal feel during hard braking. Stainless steel braided lines don't expand, giving you a firmer, more precise pedal. Combined with high-temp brake fluid, they're essential for track use.

Recommended Picks

A starting point for your build, sorted by budget.

Best ValueMost affordable in this category
Motul High-Performance Brake Fluid (1L)

Motul

High-Performance Brake Fluid (1L)

$24.99
Mid-Range PickBalanced price and performance
Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit

Goodridge

Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit

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8. BRAKES

When to Upgrade

Stock brakes are fine for normal street driving. Upgrade when:

  • Power exceeds ~450–500 HP (heat fade becomes an issue)
  • Track or autocross use
  • Consistent hard braking / mountain driving
  • Squealing, pulsation, or extended stopping distances

Upgrade Tiers

Tier Components Cost Best For
Budget High-perf pads + slotted/drilled rotors $300–$700 Street, mild spirited driving
Mid-range Big rotor upgrade + multi-piston calipers $1,200–$2,500 Frequent track days
Full BBK Complete big brake kit (Brembo, StopTech, Alcon) $2,500–$6,000+ Serious track use

Rotor Types

  • Drilled: Better wet-weather bite, but can crack under extreme heat. Street use.
  • Slotted: Wipes debris from pad face, resists fade better. Track use.
  • Drilled + Slotted: Combo — good street/occasional track.
  • Solid performance rotors: Best thermal capacity, no weak points — pure track.

Key Brands

  • Brembo: Gold standard for big brake kits. Factory equipment on Hellcat.
  • StopTech: Excellent street/track balance. Trophy kits very popular.
  • Alcon: UK-based race brake specialists. High-end.
  • EBC Brakes: Strong pad range — GreenStuff (street), YellowStuff (sport), RedStuff (track).
  • Hawk Performance: HPS (street), HP Plus (street/track), DTC compounds (race).
  • Power Stop: Best value complete kits (rotors + pads packaged together).

Notes

  • Brembo is factory equipment on Hellcat — upgrading a Hellcat means replacing the already-upgraded factory brakes.
  • R/T and Scat Pack run smaller factory rotors — more room for upgrade.
  • Bigger rotors may require wheel offset/fitment check. Some 18" wheels won't clear large BBK calipers.

Site UX Recommendations

  • Power threshold warning: when build exceeds 450 HP → suggest brake upgrade.
  • Show rotor type explanation (drilled vs. slotted vs. solid).
  • Wheel clearance note: "Check wheel clearance before buying BBK."