why bigger brakes are better if the limiting factor is the tyre’s friction coeficient with the road?

Question

If you press hard on the brakes of a car, the ABS system will take over and control the stopping and rotation of the tire to insure the shortest stopping distance possible. How can a bigger brake calliper or disk influence the braking distance if the stock one is very capable of stopping the wheel?

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Answer 1

bigger brakes are less likely to overheat. Because same amount of heat is distributed over more metal. Hot brakes are less effective at stopping, and can set the tire on fire.