How much of a difference can I expect going from the standard 12.5 inch rotors to 14 inch rotors from baer?

 

I have always read little to none unless you're really hitting the brakes hard and often like tracking the car.

 

You'll get more of a difference from the new brake lines and pads then just going to larger rotors.

That said, if you have already done pads/lines/12.5" rotors and you are still looking for more the next logical step is 14" rotors.

 

like said above. I would do SS lines, good pads and flush the fluid (if its near time to do so). This will give you a better feeling brake pedal and stopping than upgrading to larger rotors.

remember, rotors can increase in size but it is still the same lines, pads and calipers squeezing the rotor. so a larger rotor will remain cooler in heavy and hard applications (due to increased surface area) but It will not be noticeable in everyday driving.

 

Are the rotators the only component your changing? Do you already have different brake pads and brake lines? Also, what kind of conditions does your Mustang see each year?

Will it make a difference? Probably minimum unless you're tracking the car as others have said. If you enjoy driving aggressively for longer periods of time, you may still notice bigger a difference.

Shane

 

Going from a 12 inch to a 14 inch will defiantly make a deference in stoping ability. You have more of a mechanical advantage. Simple mechanics.

 

I also installed SBC red pads which are one of the best from what I know. I push my car all the time. Where I think I'm going to see a big change is on the track. The last time I was racing, slowing down from 116 MPH I felt the brakes fade a bit and I also did not feel like there was enough braking power. So, this should improve that in a big way.

Also, I have no plans on changing the calipers because on the track I run 17 inch skinnies and nothing other then OEM calipers will fit. They will be fine for my type of duty. 1/4 mile at a time.. ;-)

 

Um, something doesnt make sense.

Larger 14" rotors can only be used withthe stock 2 piston calipers if you install a different caliper bracket as the caliper will need to be 1.25" further outboard to fit around the bigger rotors. This may cause caliper clearance issues if you still run 17 inch wheels up front.

If you went with brembo GT500 calipers and 14" rotors, 17" wheels wont fit and some 18" wont fit either as the wheel needs both bigger diameter and a certain depth from the spokes to the caliper.

 

Then I guess you don't very much about the baer 14 inch rotor upgrade

 

So I take it you've called Baer to make sure your 17" skinnies will fit? As their website say it may clear OEM wheels but usually requires larger wheels. Definately a vague statement as 17 and 18" wheels are OEM.

I think this upgrade is overkill if you are just concerned about slowing down from a few triple digit runs at the strip. If you take it on the road courses then its fine.