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'06 and '07 stock rotor upgrade to drilled worth it?

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Mr_Q

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The brakes on the '06 and '07 are rather large. I was wondering if replacing the stock rotors with drilled and or slotted ones with Hawk pads and SS-lines would actually make for a much upgraded setup.

Normally a big brake kit is the norm but with the stock rotors being so large, makes me wonder if you can get mostly there just going to a drilled rotor with better pads.
 

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Drilled rotors do tend to crack, slotted ones, while probably not necessary (except for bling) are probably OK. I might try the Hawk Ceramic HP street pads when I have to change them. SS lines will make the brakes feel more solid, less mushy. I put them on a 2000 GT 'vert with good results.
 
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Crossed drilled rotors are never a good idea on a street car, especially on a heavy street car.
 
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