Brakes...
#1
Brakes...
So my rotors are done. They have "sun spots" i believe my buddy told me. Anyway, I'm in the market for at least new rotors. My buddy suggest I get new break lines, and pads also. My biggest and only thing i have against my car is its breaks, I wish i had the money for a big break upgrade (but I dont). so now, I'm in college and I'm going pray that xmas will help me out here. Back to my point here, what do you guys suggest? what brands? etc
TY -John
PS- Money is limit and I have to buy a new posi soon (My spyder gears are chipped and chipping)
TY -John
PS- Money is limit and I have to buy a new posi soon (My spyder gears are chipped and chipping)
#2
If you're going for SS braides lines, I recommend Russell lines. You can save a buck or two by getting rotors from newtakeoff. I got Centric rotors from Tire Rack, I like them a lot (not too horrible price wise). I have read a lot of good stuff about Hawk Ceramic pads (also from Tire Rack).
#3
6th Gear Member
Taking your budget into consideration, Hawk HPS pads have gotten good reviews and are inexpensive. For rotors, I'd look into a set of OE replacement Brembos. They have enough meat that they won't warp on you and aren't too expensive. As much as I like SS brake lines, why do you need new lines? The car is an '06 and shouldn't NEED lines.
#4
Unless your lines are flawed somehow, you shouldn't need them. If you are trying to do a poor mans brake upgrade however, you can likely get some results out of a "stage 1" or "stage 2" brake upgrade.
I don't know if Stoptech sells a kit for the Mustang specifically, but I'm sure someone does. The components of the kits are fairly universal from what I've seen, just the individual parts differ:
http://www.stoptech.com/Products/sta...upgrades.shtml
I don't know if Stoptech sells a kit for the Mustang specifically, but I'm sure someone does. The components of the kits are fairly universal from what I've seen, just the individual parts differ:
http://www.stoptech.com/Products/sta...upgrades.shtml
#5
First they are called BRAKES!!! Not breaks!
Now...
You can get a set of 4 BAER crossed drilled and slotted for $300 from CDC or RPI Designs. RPI normally has discount codes posted or you can contact them for a new one.
Brake lines are not needed if you are trying to save a buck. But if you want them, then go with the RUSSELL lines as mentioned above. They are the best bang for the buck for the set of 4.
Pads; can't go wrong with the Hawk pads. Ceramic are the best and worth the extra money.
Of course this is all upgraded stuff. If you are trying to save a ton of money then I think newtakeoffs.com is the way to go. That will save you the most money.
Now...
You can get a set of 4 BAER crossed drilled and slotted for $300 from CDC or RPI Designs. RPI normally has discount codes posted or you can contact them for a new one.
Brake lines are not needed if you are trying to save a buck. But if you want them, then go with the RUSSELL lines as mentioned above. They are the best bang for the buck for the set of 4.
Pads; can't go wrong with the Hawk pads. Ceramic are the best and worth the extra money.
Of course this is all upgraded stuff. If you are trying to save a ton of money then I think newtakeoffs.com is the way to go. That will save you the most money.
Last edited by Boozshey; 12-18-2009 at 04:10 PM.
#6
Doing a little googling, do you have a website for CDC or RPI, are you saying, rotors from baer and pads from hawk, what is a set of 4 running for, all I'm finding are the whole sets, like $ 4,000, calipar and all? sorry real new to this area of car, I've always thought a car like the 2010, had the best set up.
#7
Don't know what you mean about the 2010 having the best set up...
Anyways, here's the RPI link, they have the best price and 10% if you use TEN as a coupon code... http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=1481
Not sure if these work for the 2010... http://www.jegs.com/i/Russell/799/693380/10002/-1
I think americanmuscle.com has the Hawk Ceramic pads...
Anyways, here's the RPI link, they have the best price and 10% if you use TEN as a coupon code... http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=1481
Not sure if these work for the 2010... http://www.jegs.com/i/Russell/799/693380/10002/-1
I think americanmuscle.com has the Hawk Ceramic pads...
#10
Umm, I am not a brake expert but I am pretty sure the 2005-2010 GT's all have the same size Rotor with only the Sixxer's having a smaller rotor.
As for turning. You can turn the stock rotor if you want. As for slotted I believe some shops will do it, but most won't, but I know people have done it.
As for turning. You can turn the stock rotor if you want. As for slotted I believe some shops will do it, but most won't, but I know people have done it.