Brake upgrades

[03Sleeper]

Ok It's time for my brake upgrades!
I plan on doing some track racing this year!
Who and what have the best upgrades for the car!
I don't want to spend any more then $1,500 if possable!
I'd like to upgrage all around too!
I'm also planing on keeping my stock 17"ers
Thx

 

[03Sleeper]

Any Ideas?

 

[03Sleeper]

Hmm I need some help I'm lloking for a Bigger and stronger brake that will fit inside my Stock rims!
Thanks

 

[SVTStang03]

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[01GT eibach]

It sounds like you need brakes above the current Bullitt/ Cobra upgrade. The best thing likely is the Cobra R brake upgrade which uses a 4-piston Brembo kit. That is supposed to be a real nice unit that is track worthy. I am not at all the biggest expert, but I have been doing some reserching on brakes recently...

 

[MT1083]

I'm looking into doing a brake upgrade in the future. Let us know what you end up going with and how you like it.

 

[merc123]

drilled rotors + carbon fiber pads = teh lose.

I had some and replaced the pads with some cheap pads and what a difference.

 

[mwarrior]

Brembo or Bullitt/Cobra kits all require wheels other than the factory 17"ers. Cobra wheels would fit though.
Gagan

 

[BLUE03GT]

drilled rotors + carbon fiber pads = teh lose.

I had some and replaced the pads with some cheap pads and what a difference.

thats because carbon fiber needs to heat up and then they work real well

 

[SonicBlue2v03GT]

03 Sleeper, Its my understanding that you can go with the Cobra/Bullitt upgrade kit with the 13" rotors and the twin-piston calipers (kit runs for 599 at i think its diskbrakesrus.com - not sure reply to this if you want the link- its at home) This doesnt shorten the braking distance but does prevent fade.

Or you can go with the Brembo kit with the 13" rotors and the heavy duty 4 piston calipers, i think the kit is around 1,300-1,500 bucks.

Those are two options that are right around your price range. The Baer and Alcon/Rousch kits have like 6 piston calipers and the kit alone is like 3,000 plus I believe. I have been looking into this myself, so hope this helps

 

[SonicBlue2v03GT]

Ohh yeah, and those are fronts only, sorry did not see that at first. From what ive read the rears only account for 30% of your braking. So at least im shooting for upgrading the fronts only. with your budget it would be tight for all 4.

 

[mwarrior]

To do all with Cobra/Bullitt brakes you're looking at about $800-900 if you go through www.mustangparts.com (PPI). $399 per kit. If you already have an '01-up, I'd say go straight for the Brembos for front.
Gagan