Thanks for the replies everyone!

So this is my thinking now, haha....

- Keep GT brakes
- Run the brake duct bezels lines
- I have Hawk HPS pads ready to install
- Stainless steel lines

Now a few more questions,

1. What stainless steel lines to you guys recommend?
2. What are these clip on caliper covers you guys speak of? I painted my calipers now, but they of course have some chip spots, I was going to have them powdercoated, but would these clip on covers be better?

Thanks,

Nick

 

The GT500 kit came with Goodrich SS lines and so that is what I am using.

I suggest installing one side at a time so that you can use the other side to see how to mount everything

 

Very good point concerning AutoX vs. Road Course. I've never had a problem with the stock brakes at AutoX. It's 50-60 seconds and you only brake from (max) 60-10 a couple of times. My first track day, I used the stock brakes as well, boiled my fluid on my second session and used up about 1/4 of the pads in 4 20-minute sessions. Road Course definitely takes a toll on your brakes. This was at Texas World Speedway, one of the faster tracks out there, so I was having to bring myself down from 125-130 each lap

 

That's exactly what I was talking about when I said parts bin pieces. They are in fact the exact same caliper.

 

Well at least they came out of the Brembo parts bin and not the Ford parts bin

 

In all honesty, for AutoX you don't need to do anything, the stock brakes will work just fine. The SS lines will get you nada, the myth about better pedal feel is just that, a myth (at least for street use or AX). The hi temp fluid is completely un-needed. Brake ducts will only add a bit of weight. The HPS pads are a good choice though and will give a bit better bite and feel. As stated above, in AX the tires are by far more important.

Now having said that - there is nothing wrong with doing your stated mods. They are relatively cheap and will already be in place for your next stop - the race track. Thats when you will need them.

I have the Goodridge SS lines, same as Sleeper. Thirteen trackdays and uncounted AX runs on them with no issues.

 

Fluid change from stock too..... and your upgrade for much less!

 

Yeah, definitely change fluid.

 

After changing to DOT 4 fluid it is a good idea to change it more often as when it absorbs moisture, which all brake fluids do, the performance deteriorates.

I'm planning to change mine once a year before each season starts.

 

I changed mine once a year to begin with. Also bleed em after every AutoX or track day.