[usafimj]

At what horsepower level would it be a good idea to upgrade rotors, brakes, and ss lines all around

[mustang fanatic]

Right away. These brakes arent the best for our cars. I know I want to upgrade as soon as possible.

[Luis_GT]

I'll put it simply as... our brakes suck ass, I'm considering brakes as one of my first upgrades.

[usafimj]

Originally Posted by Luis_GT I'll put it simply as... our brakes suck ass, I'm considering brakes as one of my first upgrades.

I like how you put that first part together.... Been a long lonely night at work alone.

[mustang fanatic]

Yea people modding these cars simply neglect the fact that added hp means added danger and quick stops. Or they just dont want to shell out the money to upgrade. If you start adding hp you need to start adding stopping power. It should be at the top of your mod list.

[usafimj]

My next 2 mods are going to be full exhaust then upgrade the rotors, ss lines, and pads

[mustang fanatic]

I eventualy want to get the baer big brake kit up front and maybe the steeda upgrade kit for the rear.

[tsp_2177]

Originally Posted by mustang fanatic I eventualy want to get the baer big brake kit up front and maybe the steeda upgrade kit for the rear.

me too!! even though i only have a v6 and for now and prolly a long time trhe stockers would be enough for me lol i just love the look of the big brakes...
o and the stopping power

[mustang fanatic]

Originally Posted by tsp_2177 me too!! even though i only have a v6 and for now and prolly a long time trhe stockers would be enough for me lol i just love the look of the big brakes... o and the stopping power

upgrading our brakes is a must V6 or V8. they just suck. Its a definite + for looks also.

[tsp_2177]

will the big kits fit in my stocker 17" wheels? or will i need to get bigger ones?

[mustang fanatic]

Originally Posted by tsp_2177 will the big kits fit in my stocker 17" wheels? or will i need to get bigger ones?

YOu will need at least 18s to get the 14in big brakes to fit. Plus 18s look better

[Luis_GT]

it doesn't fit on most 18's

[mustang fanatic]

Originally Posted by Luis_GT it doesn't fit on most 18's

I havent heard that, I knew they didnt fit on some but not most. I wonder about the fr500?

[tsp_2177]

damn lol looks like i'll have to get new wheels before i do that then

[Luis_GT]

Originally Posted by mustang fanatic I havent heard that, I knew they didnt fit on some but not most. I wonder about the fr500?

I don't think they fit on the konigs I'm getting... but I'm only panning on getting the disk brakes and the pads for now...

[mustang fanatic]

Me too. I was planning on the fr500, but I gotta make sure the brakes will fit.

[Luis_GT]

I heard that our stock calipers are pretty good, that the only drawback are our crappy disks and pads...

[Modern_Muscle]

Originally Posted by usafimj At what horsepower level would it be a good idea to upgrade rotors, brakes, and ss lines all around

STOCK

haha.

I want Saleen 14" brakes, or the sbcc 8 pistons (i think thats right)

[mustang fanatic]

Originally Posted by Modern_Muscle STOCK haha. I want Saleen 14" brakes, or the sbcc 8 pistons (i think thats right)

8 pistons. Now thats stopping power!!!

[07stanggt]

Originally Posted by usafimj My next 2 mods are going to be full exhaust then upgrade the rotors, ss lines, and pads

Do you plan on racing your car on a race track? Other than that I really dont see why you would worry about it. But just getting better pads and drilled rotors once you need to replace your current pads would go along way. I take my car to the race track so im speaking from a little experience. I now exactly where they are lagging there and I know the down sides to our brakes dont get me wrong. Im the first to say that for race use the brakes should be your first mod on your stang. But on the streets i have never pushed my brakes and you really dont push your brakes on the street. and if you do you need to slow down. If your going to a track get the raceing pads (which are noisy for street use), and some performance brake fluid that has a higher boiling point. If you want more than that than look at drilled rotors and metal lines. That should be fine until you s/c your car then would need bigger rotors and some better calipers.


Trust me on this. Its cool to say you got brakes but you can find much better ways to enjoy the money you spend on your stang than somehting that you dont even use on the street.