Brake Pads
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Depends on how well you want it to stop. I like Hawk pads, but they do dust a lot on a floating caliper.
Kurt
Kurt
Hawk semi metallic? I'd like to stop well but not dust a lot on my shiny wheels. One of life's compromises I guess. Hawk ceramics worth 80 some odd dolla a pair or just like any ole parts house ceramic?
I like the smoothness of Ceramics. They don't eat through your rotors as much either. I think they dust a little more than Semi-metallics, but the dust is less corrosive on the wheels. The best way to keep the dust down is to make sure the wheel beatings are good so the rotor doesn't walk in and out, the rotor isn't warped, and the caliper pins are well lubed.
Kurt
Kurt
I'm running OEM Ford pads, but I also have sn95 brakes.
Low dust, low noise. Stopping power isn't a concern when running 13" brakes on a fox.
Low dust, low noise. Stopping power isn't a concern when running 13" brakes on a fox.
I'm gonna be doing brakes on both a fox and sn. Gonna keep stock rotors and calipers on both.
mikestang63
SN Certified Technician
the best upgrade for the money for a 4 lug fox brake system IMO. Used it on 3 cars and just bought it again for my current ride. Makes a world of difference.
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/s...product_info&cPath=49_136_141&products_id=676
Reduce your Mustang's stopping distance by up to 15 percent! This MM Brake Upgrade Package is the next best thing to a rear disc brake conversion, at a more affordable price.
This upgrade package includes
Hawk brake pads (HB-263 HPS)
MM High Performance Rear Shoes
MM Stainless Steel Caliper Sleeves
MM 3-piece Stainless Steel Brake Hose kit
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/s...product_info&cPath=49_136_141&products_id=676
Reduce your Mustang's stopping distance by up to 15 percent! This MM Brake Upgrade Package is the next best thing to a rear disc brake conversion, at a more affordable price.
This upgrade package includes
Hawk brake pads (HB-263 HPS)
MM High Performance Rear Shoes
MM Stainless Steel Caliper Sleeves
MM 3-piece Stainless Steel Brake Hose kit
I bought the same package from Steeda way back in the day. Works excellent. You have to file the sleeves to make them fit on the pins, but it doesn't take much time at all. Totally agree, that is an excellent upgrade.
Kurt
Kurt
mikestang63
SN Certified Technician
File the SS caliper sleeves? I've simply sprayed them with WD40 and tapped them into the caliper with a hammer and then used a C clamp.
That causes them to bind. You are supposed to file them until they slide easily. The whole point of putting the SS sleeves in is to have the caliper pin float freely with no wiggle. If you don't file them, you are going to get a lot of brake dust.
Kurt
Kurt
mikestang63
SN Certified Technician
Never had them bind on 3 cars. I lube up the pins and they slide fine. Keep a good wax or Zoop seal on the rims and the dust is no problem.
http://www allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/2343.shtml
http://www.musclemustangfastfords.com/tech/mmfp_0710_1990_ford_mustang_maximum_motorsports_brake_kit/
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mikestang63
SN Certified Technician
When I did it, one of the 4 pins slid right in, the other 3 needed filing. On the other car I did, all 4 needed filing. Takes a matter of minutes. It's not that big of a deal.
Kurt
Kurt
mikestang63
SN Certified Technician
I just drilled out the SS calipers a little on one car so the pins slid out easier... I'd rather have the pin slide than the caliper sleeve as that could lead to the caliper rattling.
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