Dalthius

Looking at upgrading my brakes soon, looking to spend no more than about $600 max. I don't need super-performance, it's not like I have a supercharger or anything, though I do hope to get some track time in during the summer.

Slotted rotors are a given, but is it worth it to do the Cobra upgrade? Particular pads you would recommend? I'm in North Dakota, so it is FREEZING until about March/April, but this is my last winter here...brakes are damned important in this area. Middle of next year I will likely be in Atlanta, GA or Texas.

Thoughts?

Tim37

i would think the cobra brakes are worth it plus its one of the cheapest avalible you can do it for about 700

03YellowPony

Where the Cobra brakes are definatly a plus, with your mods, they aren't necessary. And no, I'm not slamming your car. I have similar mods. Slotted and drilled with Hawke pads will do you great! Save the bucks for other mods... But that's MHO....


EDIT...
You can get a pair of front slotted and drilled from www.stangsuspension.com for $150.00...

Dalthius

I was thinking the same, actually, that the cobra upgrade was probably a bit much for my mods. I'm not planning on modding the car much more, but I figured a brake upgrade was due.

Hawk pads seem to be well recommended....

What about rear brakes, as well? Worth upgrading both front and back, or just the front?

03YellowPony

Do both. But I wouldn't do the rears til they were needed. Save the bucks. Hawke's are some of the best. I have them, and the slotted and drilled from stangsuspension...Haven't put them in yet, But I will very soon. The dealer I bought my car from did a pad slap. Didn't turn the rotors. Now the squeak. I HATE THAT!!