Cars with Best Braking Systems

We often prioritize different features when we’re seeking a car. You may be seeking a fast, powerful sports car, while your significant other may be looking for a commuter car with excellent fuel economy. One feature that often goes overlooked is a vehicle’s braking power, but it’s certainly in your best interest to consider the specs.

Check out our summary of the best braking cars. If you decide to opt for one of the following cars, you can probably keep your brake repair coupons in your wallet…

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition

The popular sports car topped MotorTrend.com’s list of vehicles that can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 100 feet, tying the 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia at 93 feet. Riding on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires (with front sizes of 285/30ZR19 87Y and rear sizes of 335/25ZR20 94Y), the special edition Corvette features 15.5-inch vented, drilled, carbon-ceramic discs antilock brakes, with the front bakes offering a six-piston and the rear brakes offering four-pistons. Many of these parts were used in the impressive ZR1.

As Scott Mortara of MotorTrend.com described, “GM is going with a less is more mentality for its all-new Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Corvette. You get the look, feel, sound, and most of the capabilities of the ZR1 without the six-figure price tag.”

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

The ZR1’s stopping power is just one of the supercar’s very impressive specs (like, for example, the 6.2-liter supercharged LS9 V8 engine that can produce 638 horsepower).

The $100,000-plus Corvette sits on four Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, with a front tire size of 285/30ZR19 87Y and rear tire size of 335/25ZR200 94Y. The impressive car features front 15.5-inch vented drilled carbon-ceramic disc, 6-piston antilock brakes and rear 15-inch vented, drilled carbon-ceramic disc, 4-piston antilock brakes.

While we’re on the subject of impressive specs, we might as well mention that 2009 ZR1’s 604 ft-lbs of torque, 3324 curb weight and the 17 combined mile per gallon fuel economy (which is very solid for a supercar).

2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT

Sure, the Sonic’s braking specs don’t match those of the vehicles above, but it still can decelerate from 60 mph in 128 feet, a very impressive feat for a small car. This can partially be attributed to the vehicle’s safety features, like the ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes and electronic brakeforce distribution.

You could also point to the all-season P195/65R15 tires on 15-inch wheels, or the 15-inch front disc/rear drum anti-lock brakes. Say you hypothetically needed to stop the car within 100 feet while traveling at 60 mph, and you slam into the car ahead of you. With all of the Sonic’s safety features, you can be confident that you and your passengers will stay safe.

As you can see, if you opt for a Chevrolet car, you likely won’t be disappointed with the braking system. If you are, or if your brakes seem to be struggling, visit DePaula in Albany, New York. The helpful staff will get your car and brakes working in tip-top shape.