Brake pad recommendation??

07GOGT · May 1st, 2009, 11:10 PM

Picked up set of GT500/Brembo's 3000mi.(he says). Also sent me the GT500 rear rotors(look the same as what's on my 07 GT.
Question is do I just put them on, or turn rotors(look like new)? Do I change pads, if so what pads do you recommend I get? Ford dealer says rear set up is the same GT500 as GT, only pads are different. What rear pads should I get? Sorry for all questions. Thanks for your help!

usnzt84 · May 1st, 2009, 11:15 PM

no matter what rotors or system you get i recomend Hawk HPS. unless you plan on autocrossing it or something like that. if the rotors look like new they probably dont need turning. take them to a shop you trust and let them look at them, chances are if they only have 3k miles they dont need it.

silver2006foose · May 1st, 2009, 11:43 PM

I got EBC red stuff ceramic pads just the other day and the diff is amazing! night and day.. the pads seem to bite and really stop the car without much pressure on the brake pedal.. And from what i read they dont make as much heat so you wont warp the rotors. I warped the first rotors and replaced them with new stock ones and EBC pads and so far its been a great choice. i def reccomend them

NastyFX4 · May 2nd, 2009, 01:00 AM

Hawk HPS or Ceramic. Does anyone know which ones stop better?

08blkgt500 · May 2nd, 2009, 01:06 AM

yeee gt500 brembo brakes are the shit.

im pissed they didnt brembo it up in the rear at all...

JakeM · May 2nd, 2009, 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

Hawk HPS or Ceramic. Does anyone know which ones stop better?

HPS but with more brake dust. If you can remember to drag the brakes before you go out on a night on the town HPS + are the bees knees if you ask me.

07 Boss · May 2nd, 2009, 01:36 AM

EBC RedStuff for me. Silver Foose, wait till you get through the break-in coating and the pads really start to grab.

NastyFX4 · May 2nd, 2009, 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by Towelly

HPS but with more brake dust. If you can remember to drag the brakes before you go out on a night on the town HPS + are the bees knees if you ask me.

What do you mean drag the brakes?

07GOGT · May 2nd, 2009, 11:51 AM

Where do you get EBC red stuff pads?

So do I just leave the rears alone, my car has 12Kmi, or use the newer GT500rear rotors, which are supposed to be the same, with the upgraded pads?

silver2006foose · May 2nd, 2009, 03:30 PM

i got mine from summitracing.com and they will beat any advertised price, so just search for a lowest price online and they will beat it by a dollar. super fast shipping will get it to u in 2 days. I would use the newer rotors so the pads can bed in with them better.

Gray Ghost GT · May 2nd, 2009, 04:09 PM

+1 for the EBC brake pads - RED for the street and YELLOW for the track.

svt95gt · May 3rd, 2009, 10:59 AM

Where do the greens fit in?

Gray Ghost GT · May 3rd, 2009, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by svt95gt

Where do the greens fit in?

Check out the EBC Brakes Selector Chart for guidance. Mike

JakeM · May 3rd, 2009, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

What do you mean drag the brakes?

To warm the pads up, because they perform like shit when they are cold. Anything HPS + and beyond, if you drive it on the street, you have to drag the brakes . As in, two feet, one on the gas with the other on the brake. Not mashing them but dragging them.

NastyFX4 · May 3rd, 2009, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Towelly

To warm the pads up, because they perform like shit when they are cold. Anything HPS + and beyond, if you drive it on the street, you have to drag the brakes . As in, two feet, one on the gas with the other on the brake. Not mashing them but dragging them.

Gotcha.

Gray Ghost GT · May 3rd, 2009, 01:40 PM

I tried the Hawk HPS+ pads and didn't like them - too noisey on the street and weren't consistent performers on the track (road courses). I think you'll like the EBC pads better on the street and the new EBC Yellows perform better on the track. However, your mileage may vary.

May 1st, 2009, 11:10 PM	#1
07GOGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 reviews	Brake pad recommendation?? Picked up set of GT500/Brembo's 3000mi.(he says). Also sent me the GT500 rear rotors(look the same as what's on my 07 GT. Question is do I just put them on, or turn rotors(look like new)? Do I change pads, if so what pads do you recommend I get? Ford dealer says rear set up is the same GT500 as GT, only pads are different. What rear pads should I get? Sorry for all questions. Thanks for your help!

May 1st, 2009, 11:15 PM	#2
usnzt84 Regular 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 224 iTrader: 0 reviews	no matter what rotors or system you get i recomend Hawk HPS. unless you plan on autocrossing it or something like that. if the rotors look like new they probably dont need turning. take them to a shop you trust and let them look at them, chances are if they only have 3k miles they dont need it. __________________ Vortech Supercharger,Hurst shifter, Diablo Sport Predator tune, Pypes O/R x-pipe, Super 44 Flowmasters,Hawk HPS Brake pads, Granitelli Slotted and Dimpled Rotors, Goodrich Steel braided brake lines, FRPP 3.73

May 2nd, 2009, 01:00 AM	#4
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,030 iTrader: 8 reviews	Hawk HPS or Ceramic. Does anyone know which ones stop better? __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!! Last edited by NastyFX4; May 2nd, 2009 at 01:03 AM.

May 2nd, 2009, 01:06 AM	#5
08blkgt500 AKA Greased-up Deaf Guy 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 9,613 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeee gt500 brembo brakes are the shit. im pissed they didnt brembo it up in the rear at all... __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

May 2nd, 2009, 01:36 AM	#7
07 Boss MM Fanatic 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,121 iTrader: 3 reviews	EBC RedStuff for me. Silver Foose, wait till you get through the break-in coating and the pads really start to grab. __________________ Roush CAI-Comp NSR's-Pacesetter L/T's and O/R H-pipe-4.10's-PH Driveshaft-PI triple disc 3000-elec H2O-Pro Kit-BMR billet LCA's w/brckts-BMR adj UCA & Panhard-BMR sway bars-Bilsteins-Nitto NT05R DR's & Toyo T1R's-and a bunch of other really cool shit

May 1st, 2009, 11:43 PM	#3
silver2006foose Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got EBC red stuff ceramic pads just the other day and the diff is amazing! night and day.. the pads seem to bite and really stop the car without much pressure on the brake pedal.. And from what i read they dont make as much heat so you wont warp the rotors. I warped the first rotors and replaced them with new stock ones and EBC pads and so far its been a great choice. i def reccomend them

May 2nd, 2009, 11:51 AM	#9
07GOGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where do you get EBC red stuff pads? So do I just leave the rears alone, my car has 12Kmi, or use the newer GT500rear rotors, which are supposed to be the same, with the upgraded pads?

May 2nd, 2009, 03:30 PM	#10
silver2006foose Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	i got mine from summitracing.com and they will beat any advertised price, so just search for a lowest price online and they will beat it by a dollar. super fast shipping will get it to u in 2 days. I would use the newer rotors so the pads can bed in with them better.

May 2nd, 2009, 04:09 PM	#11
Gray Ghost GT Regular 2009 Mustang GT Coupe Road Racer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 for the EBC brake pads - RED for the street and YELLOW for the track. __________________ 2009 Mustang GT. Goodridge Brake Lines, MM Caster/Camber Plates, Vogtland Springs, Koni Shocks, Steeda Adj Panhard Bar, Hotchkis, Bassani Race Exhaust, Cervini Type III Spoiler, 18X9 & 18x10 Gunmetal Cobra R Wheels, 265 and 285 tires.

May 3rd, 2009, 10:59 AM	#12
svt95gt Regular 2006 Mustang GT unknown Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where do the greens fit in? __________________ 2006 GT Xenon body kit, C&L Street, Bama 89 Torque Tune, Eibach pro kit, Flowmasters, Pypes O/R H-Pipe, No 20"s, 6k HID, Sequential Tails, Brakedesigns slotted/drilled rotors, Hurst Billet Comp.

May 3rd, 2009, 01:40 PM	#16
Gray Ghost GT Regular 2009 Mustang GT Coupe Road Racer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	I tried the Hawk HPS+ pads and didn't like them - too noisey on the street and weren't consistent performers on the track (road courses). I think you'll like the EBC pads better on the street and the new EBC Yellows perform better on the track. However, your mileage may vary. __________________ 2009 Mustang GT. Goodridge Brake Lines, MM Caster/Camber Plates, Vogtland Springs, Koni Shocks, Steeda Adj Panhard Bar, Hotchkis, Bassani Race Exhaust, Cervini Type III Spoiler, 18X9 & 18x10 Gunmetal Cobra R Wheels, 265 and 285 tires.

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