Just Upgraded Brakes what do you think.

geos05GTvert · May 7th, 2008, 07:58 PM

Well finally got the rotors, lines and pads installed. WOW what a diffrence. You guys be the judge. LOOKS AWSOME. I just wanted to say thank you to Page from Stillen and Derik from D'Agostino Racing. I broke a Banjo Bolt by over torquing and new bolt was sent out next day. Customer service has been first class.

I also noticed something else. I just washed the car so I knew the rotors were wet and was expecting a bunch of surface rust to appear. To my big surprise I didn't notice any surface rust what so ever as evident in the pictures. I probablly waited a good fifteen minutes before taking the pictures. I'm not sure if this is because I haven't yet broken the rotors in yet or what but so far so good.

Here are some before and after pics you be the judge. I'm very happy with out everything came out. Let me know what you think.

Stillen Crossdrilled and slotted rotors
Stillen racing pads
Goodridge SS lines
Ford Performance Brake fluid

'02SilverBullet · May 7th, 2008, 08:31 PM

Looks nice! now getcha some dang black lug nuts to clean the look up!

JAY'SRED02 · May 7th, 2008, 08:35 PM

Looks sweet!

geos05GTvert · May 7th, 2008, 08:46 PM

Nah it looks good just like it is. I like the chrome lug nuts they match the chrome center cap and rotors. It's a good contrast.

Originally Posted by '02SilverBullet

Looks nice! now getcha some dang black lug nuts to clean the look up!

TheUNZippee! · May 7th, 2008, 09:29 PM

Very nice

06GTMustang89 · May 7th, 2008, 10:00 PM

better then looks..hows the performance...feel a good difference??

mustangrebuilder · May 7th, 2008, 10:14 PM

looking good.

i was looking into a kit but it was like 1200 and it only gave you 2 more feet of stopping forget that lol

06RedfireGT · May 7th, 2008, 10:19 PM

Looks great. Big improvement.

Originally Posted by mustangrebuilder

i was looking into a kit but it was like 1200 and it only gave you 2 more feet of stopping forget that lol

The thing with those brakes is having the ability to drive harder, for longer without brake fade.

mustangrebuilder · May 7th, 2008, 10:23 PM

^ yeah i just dont think i could put out that much money for something like that

06RedfireGT · May 7th, 2008, 10:25 PM

It depends on what you use the car for. Rotors, pads and stainless lines are fine for the street.

acehogg69 · May 7th, 2008, 10:26 PM

how much that set ya back...looks good!

ROUSH STAGE II · May 7th, 2008, 10:39 PM

Nice dude! I agree...the chrome lug nuts look sweet with the center cap.

06VistaGT · May 7th, 2008, 11:24 PM

very sweet looking. Do you feel a big difference?

geos05GTvert · May 8th, 2008, 12:30 AM

The kit was not $1200 it was $772 shipped to my door I got the kit in about 4 days. You can find a big brake kit which includes the front calipers and a 4 piston job for around $1200. I didnt' want to spend that much and if your just looking to better the performance with out spending some huge coin this is the only option. A lot of people use the powerslot rotors but stillen has a very good reputation on the Jap cars so I thought I'd give them a shot.

I just finished sunday so I wanted to put a few miles on it while I brake it in. And not really jump on it too hard. So far so good absoultly no squeaking which is a very good sign. I'm sure it will outperform the stock stuff but by how much I'm not sure. The ss lines and performance pads plus the slots on the rotors should make a noticable diffrence though. They also offer slotted rotors which would probablly perform a little better. My car is show and go so the cross drilled rotors add that little extra bling I'm looking for.

There are a couple of group buys going on for this deal. Thats how I bought it. I think I saved close to $100 if I were to buy it seprately. Just check the
"other" fourms for stillen brake group buy and you will find it. I think it was a good deal besides it looks much much better than the stock system. The pictures speak for them selves. I had three people comment on it already at stop lights.

The kit came with:
- Crossdrilled and slotted rotors front and back you could also get just slotted or just crossdrilled.
- Goodridge SS lines- These are the good ones. A lot of racing teams use goodridge
- Stillen Racing pads front and back.

I bought the G2 Calliper Paint Kit they have a special batch of paint for our mustangs so I had to spend a little extra to get the RedFire kit. But the Torch Red kit which is standard is considerably cheaper and that's what most people paint thier calipers Red or black.

I also bought Ford Performance brake fluid and flushed it all out.

So far it's been awsome since they zinc coat the entire rotor I have not seen any rust what so ever. Those pics I took was right after I washed the car and you know how you always get that surface rust right after a washing. I had waited about 15minutes after I washed and dried the car before I took those pics so I was amazed at how there was no surface rust at all. Over all I think it's worth $772 I get a bit better performance and it looks great. Farily easy mod to install too. U just have to be careful with the Banjo bolts on the SS lines. There is no real good way to torque them down since it's not a square type connector like the OEM ones.

TheUNZippee! · May 8th, 2008, 01:56 PM

*bookmarks this thread*

May 7th, 2008, 07:58 PM	#1
geos05GTvert Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just Upgraded Brakes what do you think. Well finally got the rotors, lines and pads installed. WOW what a diffrence. You guys be the judge. LOOKS AWSOME. I just wanted to say thank you to Page from Stillen and Derik from D'Agostino Racing. I broke a Banjo Bolt by over torquing and new bolt was sent out next day. Customer service has been first class. I also noticed something else. I just washed the car so I knew the rotors were wet and was expecting a bunch of surface rust to appear. To my big surprise I didn't notice any surface rust what so ever as evident in the pictures. I probablly waited a good fifteen minutes before taking the pictures. I'm not sure if this is because I haven't yet broken the rotors in yet or what but so far so good. Here are some before and after pics you be the judge. I'm very happy with out everything came out. Let me know what you think. Stillen Crossdrilled and slotted rotors Stillen racing pads Goodridge SS lines Ford Performance Brake fluid Attached Thumbnails __________________ Power House Turbo, MGW Shifter, MGW Interrior, CHE UCL, CHE LCA, Diablo MAFia, GT500 Fuel Pumps, AEM Wide Band, SOS Piller Pod, AEM Electronic Boost Controller, 18x10 Bullit Wheels, CDC Shaker, CDC Aggressive Chin 523RWHP 565RWTQ Tuned my MPH

May 7th, 2008, 08:31 PM	#2
'02SilverBullet Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 224 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks nice! now getcha some dang black lug nuts to clean the look up! __________________ Mods Include...... BBK CAI MM Caster Camber Plates Baer Decalla Drilled and Sloted Rotors w/ painted callipers Hypercoated 18x9 FR500 Rims Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs More to come.....!

May 7th, 2008, 10:00 PM	#6
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	better then looks..hows the performance...feel a good difference?? __________________ JLT CAI: KOOKS LT's: Comp NSR II's: 4.56's: TR6060: Steeda LCA, UCA: QA1's: Roush rear springs...see garage for more.

May 7th, 2008, 10:25 PM	#10
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	It depends on what you use the car for. Rotors, pads and stainless lines are fine for the street. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

May 7th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#11
acehogg69 Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT with bolt ons I sucked Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cheese country!! aka WI Posts: 1,090 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much that set ya back...looks good! __________________ Kyle Busch Haters Club!! Member Uno! Tony wrote "Blowers blow, turbos suck, and nitrous rules!!! lol " Borla cattless L/T's topped with Flowmasters , Roush short throw, JLT2 CAI w/ X-CAL2 from Brenspeed, Bullit 18X9 and 18X10 deep dish.

May 7th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#3
JAY'SRED02 Enthusiast 2006 mustang gt Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tennessee (GO VOLS!) Posts: 537 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks sweet!

May 7th, 2008, 10:14 PM	#7
mustangrebuilder Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	looking good. i was looking into a kit but it was like 1200 and it only gave you 2 more feet of stopping forget that lol

May 7th, 2008, 10:23 PM	#9
mustangrebuilder Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ yeah i just dont think i could put out that much money for something like that

May 7th, 2008, 10:39 PM	#12
ROUSH STAGE II Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Turbonetics Baby!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mauriceville, Texas Posts: 2,220 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice dude! I agree...the chrome lug nuts look sweet with the center cap. __________________ Turbonetics baby!!! 11.23@122 mph...

May 7th, 2008, 11:24 PM	#13
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 0 reviews	very sweet looking. Do you feel a big difference? __________________ Dyno vid: http://youtu.be/TkxUrW-mpBw

May 8th, 2008, 12:30 AM	#14
geos05GTvert Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	The kit was not $1200 it was $772 shipped to my door I got the kit in about 4 days. You can find a big brake kit which includes the front calipers and a 4 piston job for around $1200. I didnt' want to spend that much and if your just looking to better the performance with out spending some huge coin this is the only option. A lot of people use the powerslot rotors but stillen has a very good reputation on the Jap cars so I thought I'd give them a shot. I just finished sunday so I wanted to put a few miles on it while I brake it in. And not really jump on it too hard. So far so good absoultly no squeaking which is a very good sign. I'm sure it will outperform the stock stuff but by how much I'm not sure. The ss lines and performance pads plus the slots on the rotors should make a noticable diffrence though. They also offer slotted rotors which would probablly perform a little better. My car is show and go so the cross drilled rotors add that little extra bling I'm looking for. There are a couple of group buys going on for this deal. Thats how I bought it. I think I saved close to $100 if I were to buy it seprately. Just check the "other" fourms for stillen brake group buy and you will find it. I think it was a good deal besides it looks much much better than the stock system. The pictures speak for them selves. I had three people comment on it already at stop lights. The kit came with: - Crossdrilled and slotted rotors front and back you could also get just slotted or just crossdrilled. - Goodridge SS lines- These are the good ones. A lot of racing teams use goodridge - Stillen Racing pads front and back. I bought the G2 Calliper Paint Kit they have a special batch of paint for our mustangs so I had to spend a little extra to get the RedFire kit. But the Torch Red kit which is standard is considerably cheaper and that's what most people paint thier calipers Red or black. I also bought Ford Performance brake fluid and flushed it all out. So far it's been awsome since they zinc coat the entire rotor I have not seen any rust what so ever. Those pics I took was right after I washed the car and you know how you always get that surface rust right after a washing. I had waited about 15minutes after I washed and dried the car before I took those pics so I was amazed at how there was no surface rust at all. Over all I think it's worth $772 I get a bit better performance and it looks great. Farily easy mod to install too. U just have to be careful with the Banjo bolts on the SS lines. There is no real good way to torque them down since it's not a square type connector like the OEM ones. __________________ Power House Turbo, MGW Shifter, MGW Interrior, CHE UCL, CHE LCA, Diablo MAFia, GT500 Fuel Pumps, AEM Wide Band, SOS Piller Pod, AEM Electronic Boost Controller, 18x10 Bullit Wheels, CDC Shaker, CDC Aggressive Chin 523RWHP 565RWTQ Tuned my MPH

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