Brake upgrade question
10-01-2010, 03:36 PM
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Brake upgrade question
I recently painted the factory calipers on my car. I painted them red and I think they came out like crap. It is not so much the color, it just enhances how ugly the factory calipers are. I have been searching for calipers with no luck. Can I just replace the calipers or does it require replacing more components?
In the meantime, I ordered black paint to attempt to conceal them!
In the meantime, I ordered black paint to attempt to conceal them!
10-01-2010, 06:34 PM
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I personally don't like red calipers because they look ricey/overdone to me. My personal preference is black. Then again, it is your car; don't let me tell you what to do with it.
The reason I am posting is because I am interested in this too. The factory calipers really do look lame, and I would like to replace them as well, but I don't know enough about it yet.
The reason I am posting is because I am interested in this too. The factory calipers really do look lame, and I would like to replace them as well, but I don't know enough about it yet.
10-01-2010, 07:50 PM
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If they were Brembo's, the red would not be so bad!! These factory ones are just ugly. I just can't justify spending 2K or 3k on a complete brake package when all I would like to do would be change out the calipers (front and rear).
10-01-2010, 08:22 PM
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Big Brake kits are expensive. You can probably find gt500 Brembo take offs for around $500-700
I dont think red is ugly or ricey. I have the StopTech 14" front Brake kit and love it. Another guy on here has Baer Big Brake kit. Photo's of mine below.
I dont think red is ugly or ricey. I have the StopTech 14" front Brake kit and love it. Another guy on here has Baer Big Brake kit. Photo's of mine below.
10-02-2010, 12:05 AM
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If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay? I am really wondering if I should get the Stop Tech or the Brembo brakes?
10-02-2010, 10:10 AM
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The StopTech kit I have retails for $1495 ST40, Includes SS lines, pads, 1pc slotted rotors, and calipers and mounting kit.
I paid less with a partial sponsorship with StopTech. They are a top notch company that makes an excellent product. I have no complaints. They also make 6 piston kits. They actually had some labeled Saleen calipers (Black with Saleen in yellow) at the time I bought mine, but I dont need 6 piston calipers.
macmovieman, you can email StopTech direct and see what they have to offer. www.stoptech.com
One thing you will want to do first, is print out the template on the website for what caliper you choose, and make sure it clears the wheels. The factory 19" wheels that come on the 2010 GT dont clear the bigger calipers. (not enough space between caliper and back of spokes on the wheel) any questions let me know.
I paid less with a partial sponsorship with StopTech. They are a top notch company that makes an excellent product. I have no complaints. They also make 6 piston kits. They actually had some labeled Saleen calipers (Black with Saleen in yellow) at the time I bought mine, but I dont need 6 piston calipers.
macmovieman, you can email StopTech direct and see what they have to offer. www.stoptech.com
One thing you will want to do first, is print out the template on the website for what caliper you choose, and make sure it clears the wheels. The factory 19" wheels that come on the 2010 GT dont clear the bigger calipers. (not enough space between caliper and back of spokes on the wheel) any questions let me know.
Last edited by Lv XLR8N; 10-02-2010 at 10:18 AM.
10-02-2010, 11:42 AM
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The StopTech kit I have retails for $1495 ST40, Includes SS lines, pads, 1pc slotted rotors, and calipers and mounting kit.
I paid less with a partial sponsorship with StopTech. They are a top notch company that makes an excellent product. I have no complaints. They also make 6 piston kits. They actually had some labeled Saleen calipers (Black with Saleen in yellow) at the time I bought mine, but I dont need 6 piston calipers.
macmovieman, you can email StopTech direct and see what they have to offer. www.stoptech.com
One thing you will want to do first, is print out the template on the website for what caliper you choose, and make sure it clears the wheels. The factory 19" wheels that come on the 2010 GT dont clear the bigger calipers. (not enough space between caliper and back of spokes on the wheel) any questions let me know.
I paid less with a partial sponsorship with StopTech. They are a top notch company that makes an excellent product. I have no complaints. They also make 6 piston kits. They actually had some labeled Saleen calipers (Black with Saleen in yellow) at the time I bought mine, but I dont need 6 piston calipers.
macmovieman, you can email StopTech direct and see what they have to offer. www.stoptech.com
One thing you will want to do first, is print out the template on the website for what caliper you choose, and make sure it clears the wheels. The factory 19" wheels that come on the 2010 GT dont clear the bigger calipers. (not enough space between caliper and back of spokes on the wheel) any questions let me know.
Last edited by macmovieman; 10-02-2010 at 11:56 AM.
