IMHO & FWIW, I don't think the BRBs make much difference on the 4/4 with standard 165/80R15 tyres.
The brake effect torque is less because of the skinny tyres and the lighter wheel and tyre assembly helps as well.
I fitted the BRBs and didn't notice any significant benefits. I only fitted them as it seemed to be a recommended must have and not because I had a particular problem that I was trying to solve.
The only change I noticed was a reduction in steering lock due to rubbing well before full lock was reached. (BTW the car passed it's MOT even with the rubbing).
I did crush the bars slightly as per DaveW's suggestion but still got some rubbing so I took them off and went for a good test drive.
I didn't notice any change to the handling or braking but I was very happy to have my full lock back again.
Probably do make a difference to wider tyre cars but not in my opinion to the Narrow 4/4 with the 165s
Only my opinion but I don't fit anything unless I can discern a significant improvement and in this case I could not.
Last edited by IvorMog; 14/11/19 04:15 PM.
