Braking, brakes

[Seraphitia102]

My 2001 Mustang GT stock braking power isn't that good. I have to step on the brakes quite early to get a descent stop. I want better braking power, so would I have to change the whole brake system (in terms of rotors, pads, etc) or can I just change the brake pads to get an improvement in stopping power? If so, which brake pads do you recommend?

 

[bdcardinal]

go with the 13" cobra brake upgrade. if you want bling get the ones with the red calipers. while youre at it get stainless lines, and use a good brake fluid with SPEED BLEEDERS. also, go to svtperformance.com, go to the California section and sign up for the May 14th cruise.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Hawk Pads.


It might be time for a brake job anyway. Your brakes are prob glazed over. I have no probs with my Mustang's brakes and have pushed them hard at times. I do have Cobra brakes on my Fox so i know what really good braking feels like too The GT isn't that bad.

I'd go with Hawk pads and resurface the rotors. Should notice a difference there.

Or you could go with a Cobra brake upgrade for $399.

 

[ToplessStang]

The problem with the stock brakes on a GT is that the rear pads sieze up on the mounting bracket which causes them to not work as well. I take mine apart before winter storage and clean the mounting surface and the pad clips and then lube the surface with brake grease. I've never had a braking problem with mine. I will try Hawk pads once mine are do though. The Cobra kit would be even better but make sure your present brakes are working properly before you judge them and then if they aren't enough, upgrade.

 

[CRZYHRSGT]

Gotta agree...the Hawk HPS (High Performance Street) pads are really good for the money. I did them with slotted rotors and braided lines on the Stang and have never dreaded it one bit. Did HPS with regular rotors on my 24v Taurus and it still improved the car quite a bit.

 

[Seraphitia102]

so i can use the hawk brake pads without having to change my existing brake hardware?

 

[CRZYHRSGT]

so i can use the hawk brake pads without having to change my existing brake hardware?

Yep...direct replacement for OEM pads

 

[Seraphitia102]

Yep...direct replacement for OEM pads

they do however have better stopping power than OEM pads right? i hope so.

 

[bdcardinal]

ya the stopping power is a lot better than OEM.