Brakes?...

lizzie7490 · April 28th, 2009, 12:54 PM

I was wondering what would be the best setup for brakes. Did some road racing last weekend and the stock ones didn't hold up at all. Ive looked into getting a big brake kit or even the stock gt500 kit but i don't think they will fit with the foose nitrous 18's in the front. Should i just get new rotors and pads? Any ideas?

07 Boss · April 28th, 2009, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by lizzie7490

I was wondering what would be the best setup for brakes. Did some road racing last weekend and the stock ones didn't hold up at all. Ive looked into getting a big brake kit or even the stock gt500 kit but i don't think they will fit with the foose nitrous 18's in the front. Should i just get new rotors and pads? Any ideas?

If you have fitment issues EBC makes a slotted and dimpled rotor that's the stock size. Don't get drilled rotors, they will not stand up to the heat. Good quality pads, Hawk or EBC come to mind. Ceramic ones would be my choice here. Braided brake lines will help a whole lot too. Along with the proper brake fluid, needs to be a higher temp one than DOT 3, will make a huge difference in feel and braking ability when your brakes get hot. Road racing takes promotes a lot more heat, which is the enemy in braking.

NastyFX4 · April 28th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Quality rotors like Powerslot or EBC. Quality brake pads like Hawk HPS. Stainless steel brake lines like Earls or Goodrich. That should help but it won't be anything like a big brake kit unfortunately. I feel your pain though. I want a big brake kit but want to be able to run 15" drag wheels, too.

limegold06gt · April 28th, 2009, 03:42 PM

talk to 07stanggt

JakeM · April 28th, 2009, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by limegold06gt

stoptech stage 2

Way overpriced...

06RedfireGT · April 28th, 2009, 11:12 PM

Stock rotors, a good set of pads, stainless lines, and a high temp fluid will get you what you're looking for.

Stay away from any rotors that are drilled, slotted, or anything of that sort because they are not designed for that kind of usage.

NastyFX4 · April 28th, 2009, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

Stay away from any rotors that are drilled, slotted, or anything of that sort because they are not designed for that kind of usage.

Are you sure about that? I'd be willing to bet this thing can outstop us ...

Not to mention this car, BMW M3 (Race Car) ...

07stanggt · April 28th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

Stock rotors, a good set of pads, stainless lines, and a high temp fluid will get you what you're looking for.

Stay away from any rotors that are drilled, slotted, or anything of that sort because they are not designed for that kind of usage.

listen to common sense and experience.

06RedfireGT · April 28th, 2009, 11:21 PM

Of course a $10,000 set of brakes on a Corvette ZR1 will withstand the heat. I am talking about brands such as the the ones you mentioned, powerslot, EBC, ect...

Not until you drop a ton of cash on brakes will you get rotors that will last on a road course.

NastyFX4 · April 28th, 2009, 11:23 PM

I've never had a problem with Powerslots on road courses. I can't speak for EBC and. I hear the GMS rotors are pretty bad though.

06RedfireGT · April 28th, 2009, 11:31 PM

I am assuming that his car will see frequent track time. If it will, then he will have problems eventually, if it will only see the track 2-3 a year then he will be fine with the slotted rotors.

07stanggt · April 28th, 2009, 11:32 PM

Wow, what ever happened to this website. I mean the only person on here now that gets the BS flag thrown on them is a 14 year old. And he isnt even trying to fool anyone. I mean at least people use to ask for vids, time slips, pictures, something.

Now we are comparing 15.5 inch carbon ceramic rotors on a vette to......lol, its not even worth it.

silver2006foose · April 29th, 2009, 06:07 PM

I just installed EBC red stuff ceramic pads on some new stock rotors and wow!! what a difference. After the bed in procedure the brakes work better than they ever did before the ceramic material bites well when they are cold and even better after warming up. and hopefully they dont create enough heat to warp these rotors!

Emay · April 29th, 2009, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by lizzie7490

I was wondering what would be the best setup for brakes. Did some road racing last weekend and the stock ones didn't hold up at all. Ive looked into getting a big brake kit or even the stock gt500 kit but i don't think they will fit with the foose nitrous 18's in the front. Should i just get new rotors and pads? Any ideas?

Where you at? I'd be willing to let you try one of your wheels on my car to see if they would fit after doing the conversion..

NAD's over GT500 brembo's:

lizzie7490 · April 29th, 2009, 07:49 PM

I live in Houston.

April 28th, 2009, 12:54 PM	#1
lizzie7490 Regular 2007 Shelby GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 93 iTrader: 0 reviews	Brakes?... I was wondering what would be the best setup for brakes. Did some road racing last weekend and the stock ones didn't hold up at all. Ive looked into getting a big brake kit or even the stock gt500 kit but i don't think they will fit with the foose nitrous 18's in the front. Should i just get new rotors and pads? Any ideas? __________________ 07' Shelby Gt #4856 Cammed and Slammed.. CAI, delete plates, 90mm TB, JBA LT's and o/r H, Corsa axelbacks, full suspenstion(FRPP and BMR), 4.10's, Hot Rod Cams

April 28th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#3
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,022 iTrader: 8 reviews	Quality rotors like Powerslot or EBC. Quality brake pads like Hawk HPS. Stainless steel brake lines like Earls or Goodrich. That should help but it won't be anything like a big brake kit unfortunately. I feel your pain though. I want a big brake kit but want to be able to run 15" drag wheels, too. __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

April 28th, 2009, 03:42 PM	#4
limegold06gt Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 413 iTrader: 0 reviews	talk to 07stanggt __________________ See Garage For Mods Last edited by limegold06gt; April 29th, 2009 at 06:11 PM.

April 28th, 2009, 11:12 PM	#6
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,205 iTrader: 2 reviews	Stock rotors, a good set of pads, stainless lines, and a high temp fluid will get you what you're looking for. Stay away from any rotors that are drilled, slotted, or anything of that sort because they are not designed for that kind of usage. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

April 28th, 2009, 11:21 PM	#9
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,205 iTrader: 2 reviews	Of course a $10,000 set of brakes on a Corvette ZR1 will withstand the heat. I am talking about brands such as the the ones you mentioned, powerslot, EBC, ect... Not until you drop a ton of cash on brakes will you get rotors that will last on a road course. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

April 28th, 2009, 11:23 PM	#10
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,022 iTrader: 8 reviews	I've never had a problem with Powerslots on road courses. I can't speak for EBC and. I hear the GMS rotors are pretty bad though. __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

April 28th, 2009, 11:31 PM	#11
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,205 iTrader: 2 reviews	I am assuming that his car will see frequent track time. If it will, then he will have problems eventually, if it will only see the track 2-3 a year then he will be fine with the slotted rotors. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

April 28th, 2009, 11:32 PM	#12
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,951 iTrader: 1 reviews	Wow, what ever happened to this website. I mean the only person on here now that gets the BS flag thrown on them is a 14 year old. And he isnt even trying to fool anyone. I mean at least people use to ask for vids, time slips, pictures, something. Now we are comparing 15.5 inch carbon ceramic rotors on a vette to......lol, its not even worth it.

April 29th, 2009, 06:07 PM	#13
silver2006foose Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just installed EBC red stuff ceramic pads on some new stock rotors and wow!! what a difference. After the bed in procedure the brakes work better than they ever did before the ceramic material bites well when they are cold and even better after warming up. and hopefully they dont create enough heat to warp these rotors!

April 29th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#15
lizzie7490 Regular 2007 Shelby GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 93 iTrader: 0 reviews	I live in Houston. __________________ 07' Shelby Gt #4856 Cammed and Slammed.. CAI, delete plates, 90mm TB, JBA LT's and o/r H, Corsa axelbacks, full suspenstion(FRPP and BMR), 4.10's, Hot Rod Cams

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