cheap brake upgrade

[stang976]

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?

 

[stang976]

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

 

[stang976]

feedback?

 

[98SteedaStang]

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.

 

[john_324]

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.

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?

 

[98SteedaStang]

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.

 

[pt123]

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.

 

[huesmann]

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?

 

[yamie700]

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?

 

[john_324]

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?

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.

 

[stang976]

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.

that sounds good. thanks for the help!

 

[huesmann]

Can anyone confirm that speedconcepts uses geniune Brembo rotors?

 

[holler]

Can anyone confirm that speedconcepts uses geniune Brembo rotors?

I'd like to know too...