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07-07-2011, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NC
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2001 GT Brake Upgrade?
Pardon me if this has already been answered 500 times, but I did try to search to find my answer and could not. I want to upgrade the brakes on my 2001 GT Convertible to either the Bullitt or Cobra set up. Some of these part suppliers make kits, but I am not willing to spend $1400.00. I was wanting to go buy some rebuilt calipers from my local parts store, use the red caliper paint, upgrade the rotors to drilled and slotted and possibly stainless hoses. Does anybody have any advice about what works best? Are there simple bolt-on solutions using rebuilt parts? My car is in awesome shape for a 2001, but I cannot afford some of the prices of these brake upgrades. Thanks!
07-07-2011, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Saint Augustine, FL
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Why drilled rotors suck 101.
You may want to look in to installing a set of ceramic pads.
A couple months after I got my '03 I burned up the OEM pads and rotors when I had to lose 55mph real fast on I-10 just West of Lake City, FL (it was the 55mph between 125 and 70). I was buzzing along having a great time when the "threat detector" sounded off. I stomped on the pedal, the cabin filled with smoke and stink, and I bet the rotors were glowing cherry red when I passed by the FHP cruiser parked on the side of the road.
As it had to be fixed "now", I got a set of v-slotted rotors and EBC Redstuff ceramic pads--planning on upgrading to the larger brakes when the bank account allowed.
Turns out it has not been necessary, and I have made a number of similar slowdowns and stops since then...
You may want to look in to installing a set of ceramic pads.
A couple months after I got my '03 I burned up the OEM pads and rotors when I had to lose 55mph real fast on I-10 just West of Lake City, FL (it was the 55mph between 125 and 70). I was buzzing along having a great time when the "threat detector" sounded off. I stomped on the pedal, the cabin filled with smoke and stink, and I bet the rotors were glowing cherry red when I passed by the FHP cruiser parked on the side of the road.
As it had to be fixed "now", I got a set of v-slotted rotors and EBC Redstuff ceramic pads--planning on upgrading to the larger brakes when the bank account allowed.
Turns out it has not been necessary, and I have made a number of similar slowdowns and stops since then...
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07-07-2011, 10:40 AM
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07-07-2011, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: South FL
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Depends on the rotor and it's use. If you get crappy ones, they'll crack. If you don't break them in right, they'll crack.
If you get good quality drilled rotors, break them in correctly (which most forget to do) then you'll be fine. I've had drilled rotors on all my Mustang projects but the '98. NEVER had failure... street or hard track use. Everytime I've seen issues, it was from improper use.
If you get good quality drilled rotors, break them in correctly (which most forget to do) then you'll be fine. I've had drilled rotors on all my Mustang projects but the '98. NEVER had failure... street or hard track use. Everytime I've seen issues, it was from improper use.