Brakes upgrade

scarypat2001 · May 22, 2005

Instead of improving HP numbers, I'm looking into improving my stopping distance...

I'm getting close to take delivery of my '05 GT (Silver+IUP+Red Leather+5sp+Shaker 1000+active alarm and original wheels - don't care much about the Shaker 1000, but got it discounted!). One of my employees from Europe is currently in Montreal and was fortunate to rent an auto GT from Hertz (yes - a GT was available at Hertz! I could not believe it!) and after a week of kicking the ***** out of it, we scared ourselves a couple of time with the brakes.

Having suffered for 3 out of 4 lease years of poor braking power on an Acura TL type S until I changed the front discs and pads (perf/slotted, street racing pads on front, but kept the original calipers), I want to put a full brake kit (discs, pads and calipers) definitely front, probably back as well as soon as I get the car (on Tuesday!), even though the car will also be a lease.

I searched this forum and internet but could not find any upgrade package available for '05 GTs. Any suggestions?

Your help is appreciated!

zwooky · May 22, 2005

Steeda has a couple different setup on their site. Let us know what else you find because thats probably gonna be next mod.

scarypat2001 · May 22, 2005

I found a kit for the front. Needs 18 in. wheels... From a few thousand bucks, I need to invest on a wheel/tire package! Oh well...

http://www.stoptech.com/cgi/Products.cgi

96vert · May 22, 2005

I'm planning to go to Dot-4 fluid and maybe a more agressive pad... but that's it for now. I just got done doing an on-track event and the brakes handled it fine - a little smelly, but fine.

Kerrdogg · May 24, 2005

I ordered the Baer upgrade kit from Brothers Performance. It includes two 14" rotors, upgraded PBR caplipers and stainless steel brake hoses. They are supposed to send me two upgraded rear rotors (drilled, slotted, and acid washed) so the brakes will all match. Ordered them and the Bonspeed wheels 6 weks ago, two weeks after I ordered the GT. To this date I have nothing yet.

brownbrosperf · May 24, 2005

96vert said:
I'm planning to go to Dot-4 fluid and maybe a more agressive pad... but that's it for now. I just got done doing an on-track event and the brakes handled it fine - a little smelly, but fine.

DO NOT CHANGE BRAKE FLUID!!!, you would just be wasting your money. Ford brake fluid has one of the highest boiling points available. Alot of race teams use it. Add some stainless hoses and some pads and it will help stopping ALOT.

Wsmatau · May 24, 2005

Kerrdogg said:
I ordered the Baer upgrade kit from Brothers Performance. It includes two 14" rotors, upgraded PBR caplipers and stainless steel brake hoses. They are supposed to send me two upgraded rear rotors (drilled, slotted, and acid washed) so the brakes will all match. Ordered them and the Bonspeed wheels 6 weks ago, two weeks after I ordered the GT. To this date I have nothing yet.

Which kit? I am very interested in the Baer lineup. Please let us know what you think when they arrive!

96vert · May 24, 2005

brownbrosperf said:
DO NOT CHANGE BRAKE FLUID!!!, you would just be wasting your money. Ford brake fluid has one of the highest boiling points available. Alot of race teams use it. Add some stainless hoses and some pads and it will help stopping ALOT.

Wow, thanks! I appreciate the heads-up. What pads do you recommend & where can I find some stainless hoses?

CA_Taft · May 24, 2005

Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hoses

Here is a link for the brake hose

http://www.steeda.com/store/-catalog/475-SBH6101.htm

199 · May 24, 2005

how about SALEEN 2005 MUSTANG FRONT BRAKE UPGRADE KIT but it seems expensive $3,599.90 Fits 2005 Mustang GT or V6. 14” rotors, calipers & pads.

Kerrdogg · May 26, 2005

2005 Mustang GT Baer 14" GT-Plus Front Brake Kit
Price: $969.99
Brand: Baer
Part Num: BAE4261096

Available in May!

14" Baer Front brake kit for 2005 Mustang GT.

•Two-piece 14" diameter rotors
•PBR 2-Piston pin drive calipers
•front braided stainless steel brake hoses
•Includes all necessary brackets, hardware, and instructions for easy installation

Doc GTO · May 26, 2005

Kerrdogg said:
2005 Mustang GT Baer 14" GT-Plus Front Brake Kit
Price: $969.99
Brand: Baer
Part Num: BAE4261096

Available in May!

14" Baer Front brake kit for 2005 Mustang GT.

•Two-piece 14" diameter rotors
•PBR 2-Piston pin drive calipers
•front braided stainless steel brake hoses
•Includes all necessary brackets, hardware, and instructions for easy installation

I just ordered the 13' fronts and 12' rears from Baer. Nice kits! If you want to track the car I would suggest the solid or slotted rotors. Stay away from the cross drilled for the track.

lostsoul · May 27, 2005

for that much moeny you would think they would have stopping distance and show you how much they cut off... hummm..

bigcat · May 27, 2005

so what do the s.s. lines do for stopping power?

CA Lightfoot · May 27, 2005

bigcat said:
so what do the s.s. lines do for stopping power?

S.S. lines are more rigid. The result should be a firmer/better feel & response when you push on the pedal. But I doubt this has any effect on stopping power.

brownbrosperf · May 27, 2005

After a couple of brake applications SS lines help ALOT with stopping power. Once hot, the rubber lines balloon somewhat, which reduces stopping power.

Randy@suttonhp · May 27, 2005

If you want a great brake upgrade try Paul's high performance. We are using this system on our 2005 mustang and it works great! www.paulshp.com

351CJ · May 29, 2005

brownbrosperf said:
DO NOT CHANGE BRAKE FLUID!!!, you would just be wasting your money. Ford brake fluid has one of the highest boiling points available. Alot of race teams use it. Add some stainless hoses and some pads and it will help stopping ALOT.

This is good advice. In addition you may find that DOT4 is incompatible with some of the components in the brake system. Even worse than not making an improvement, you could cause damage to your brakes!

Doc GTO · May 29, 2005

brownbrosperf said:
DO NOT CHANGE BRAKE FLUID!!!, you would just be wasting your money. Ford brake fluid has one of the highest boiling points available. Alot of race teams use it. Add some stainless hoses and some pads and it will help stopping ALOT.

The Ford "Heavy Duty" or now called "High Performance" fluid has a dry boiling point of 525 or so. That is not bad at all. To get better you would have to step up to Ate Blue which is in the 530s, AP has 551 and 600, and Motul has 600. And so on. I like the AP products because they prevent water absorption the best and maintain their higher dry boiling point longer.

05SatinSilver · Jun 8, 2005

Randy@suttonhp said:
If you want a great brake upgrade try Paul's high performance. We are using this system on our 2005 mustang and it works great! www.paulshp.com

What kit do you have? I could not find anything listed on the web site? Cost?

Dave...

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