FinnishMafia89

hey I have an 89 5.0 LX and I want to upgrade the breaks from the 18 year old stock breaks. The car is basically stock so its not like Im stopping a train or anything but I would like my new breaks to be good for high hp as well as my current set up right now because, like everyone else I want more hp and will be increasing numbers as time goes by. So I want a good set up that will work well with stock setup right now and high hp for the future. I don't want to buy new break setup now and that just have to upgrade again. So any suggestions? I really don't know what to look for so any kind of information (specific kits, companies, ect.) would be helpful. Thanks!


-Mike

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You'de be surprised at how little it takes to make them better.

First, use a better pad. I'v used the Hawk HPS and HP+ with excellent results. The HP+ tend to make a more dust thean the HPS. Then, get the rotors resurfaced to accept the new pads. Be sure to do a very care bedding procedure exactly the way Hawk says to. That will cost you <$100

If you're still not happy, switch to a 73mm SVOcaliper and braided lines. You can use the same pads and rotors, so you don't have to replace the new parts.

DO NOT use drilled rotors. You will lose some braking power, and the rotors won't last as long. You can use a slotted rotor. They're good for road racing, but do tend to eat up the brake pads a bit faster.

If you're still not happy, you'll have to step up a big brake kit like Wilwood. Now you're talking big bux. I have these on my street/track car. Huge improvement over stock. The car will almost stand on it's nose. I can dive into the turn much deeper than before. Shaved a lot of seconds off my lap times.