cheap brake upgrade

stang976

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well its not much of an upgrade for the average stang owner but for my rusty rotors it is. the only question i have with these is that they are not zinc-plated therefore these will probably rust out like the ones i have now are. what do you guys thing?

 

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oops...forgot the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7912567768&category=33564

 

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feedback?

 

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98SteedaStang

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If you are keeping the stock calipers I would at least get better pads like Hawk or EBC (I think??). That might make a small difference in braking probably mostly with brake fade. Other than that I would think It would be a cosmetic upgrade.

 

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98SteedaStang said:

If you are keeping the stock calipers I would at least get better pads like Hawk or EBC (I think??). That might make a small difference in braking probably mostly with brake fade. Other than that I would think It would be a cosmetic upgrade.

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Not to hijack, but I'm looking to do just that: upgrade pads (mostly to reduce fade on track days). Any thoughts on Hawk vs. EBC?

 

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I heard good things about EBC, I wasnt sure if I had the name right, too many things end with..BC. I heard their Green stuff pads are really good. Some type of organic or kevlar, I dont remember but they are supposed to be quiet and give off like no brake dust.

 

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Go to www.speedconcepts.net and check out the 13' cobra brake upgrade. I think it's only 400 bucks for 13' rotors (your choice) pads, calipers and stainless steel lines. They made a huge improvement on my 01 gt. and are an easy bolt on. If you're interested, call for Ken and tell them Penn sent you. I have the bullitt rims and the brakes look great on them.

 

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If you're looking for some bling, these rotors are what you want. If you care at all about the lifespan of your rotors, then forget about these.

What's a little rust, anyway?

 

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yamie700

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Anyone have the cross drilled and slotted rotors from speedconcepts.com? Their kits look really nice but for a daily driver I wonder which kit would be best? Maybe just the slotted rotors?

 

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yamie700 said:

Anyone have the cross drilled and slotted rotors from speedconcepts.com? Their kits look really nice but for a daily driver I wonder which kit would be best? Maybe just the slotted rotors?

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Overall, slotted-only are usually the best bet as I understand it if you're going that route.

Cross-drilled rotors are okay for daily driving, but don't use them for any serious racing applications...you'll get cracking at the holes when they heat up.

 

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pt123 said:

Go to www.speedconcepts.net and check out the 13' cobra brake upgrade. I think it's only 400 bucks for 13' rotors (your choice) pads, calipers and stainless steel lines. They made a huge improvement on my 01 gt. and are an easy bolt on. If you're interested, call for Ken and tell them Penn sent you. I have the bullitt rims and the brakes look great on them.

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that sounds good. thanks for the help!

 

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Can anyone confirm that speedconcepts uses geniune Brembo rotors?

 

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huesmann said:

Can anyone confirm that speedconcepts uses geniune Brembo rotors?

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I'd like to know too...