Stopping Power!

goren813 · September 25th, 2009, 01:22 PM

Took the afternoon yesterday to install these... all four wheels, from R1Concepts. $325 for all rotors and Hawk Ceramics.

Muscletang · September 25th, 2009, 01:52 PM

Looks cool. I'll be doing this over the winter probably.

Lefty · September 25th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Shoulda upgraded to the Cobra brakes

Mr. Zip · September 25th, 2009, 03:44 PM

Wish I could upgrade! Looks good.

goren813 · September 25th, 2009, 05:26 PM

Damn you Lefty! Too expensive man, and I didn't wanna have to change EVERYTHING by going to a bigger size. I'm not fast enough, and don't go fast enough to need that much more braking power. I love the feel of what I got, I recommend R1, they are pretty cheap, but good quality, OEM specifications, and they did the drilling/slotting when I ordered them.

Lefty · September 25th, 2009, 06:40 PM

I'm just messin' w/ ya

Mr. Zip · September 25th, 2009, 09:58 PM

Sooo pics w/ wheels ftw.

PowerShiftz02GT · September 25th, 2009, 11:29 PM

So how much better does the car stop now? A LOT or a little?

goren813 · September 26th, 2009, 01:31 AM

I know L ... It's definitely better than stock I say, I think the pads have about equal input in that, not a crazy improvement, but I didn't expect it to be. The looks of it makes it worthwhile in my opinion, so even a small performance upgrade is satisfactory.

330CubeGt · September 26th, 2009, 02:02 AM

Mach 1 13" Brakes can be had for as low as $200..Just saying.

What you have done looks great either way and i would love to do it but i refuse to until i get 13" ers up front.

Zatrekaz · September 26th, 2009, 02:35 AM

Looks great man! I was thinking about doing this also. How hard was the install?

PowerShiftz02GT · September 26th, 2009, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by goren420

I know L ... It's definitely better than stock I say, I think the pads have about equal input in that, not a crazy improvement, but I didn't expect it to be. The looks of it makes it worthwhile in my opinion, so even a small performance upgrade is satisfactory.

no not at all. I was just wondering because i need brakes right now, and i want to do Cobra brakes but money is tight right now. i have too many things i want haha.

goren813 · September 26th, 2009, 11:02 PM

Install is easy. 4 bolts per wheel, if you haven't replaced your rotors you'll prolly have the clips still on 2 studs of each wheel, besides that the rotor comes right off, put new one in, spray disc brake quiet on the pads (takes 10 minutes to set). Install caliper guard with 2 of the 4 bolts. Put new pads on (save pad clips from stock they normally don't come with new brakes). Then use a c-clamp (for front brakes) to push each piston back into the calipers. There's a tool for the rears, you have to turn those pistons (one on each side). Advanced sells a universal one (it fits on a 1/4" socket). I had to modify it slightly by filing some studs down, but it works great now. Re-install caliper with the other 2 bolts. Done. Besides the actual wheel of course. Shouldn't have to bleed the system if you keep the lines attached. Drive low speeds to test them out, then a couple 45mph stops. Maybe a few strange noises right after install, its just the pads and everything re-seating.

goren813 · September 26th, 2009, 11:04 PM

Power Shift I know how it goes with the wish list. Slowly but surely... As I said I recommend R1Concepts, they work great. They are stock size, as I already said I don't require anything bigger at this point.

Link to Mach 1 brakes? Just the rotors or what? Throw pads and calipers on top of that price...

Zatrekaz · September 26th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Let us know how the finish last as well. I have heard alot of rotors that are drilled/slotted tend to lose the shiny finish very shortly, or tend to start showing rust.

goren813 · September 27th, 2009, 10:53 PM

Will do. I can already say that my friend has the same rotors on his Expo (well, for the expo, but same style) and they still look good, no issues what so ever, its been maybe 6 months he's had them.

goren813 · September 27th, 2009, 10:54 PM

And I forgot to mention... I had to include the fender emblem in one of the pics cuz they're on the correct sides now

September 25th, 2009, 01:22 PM	#1
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stopping Power! Took the afternoon yesterday to install these... all four wheels, from R1Concepts. $325 for all rotors and Hawk Ceramics. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

September 25th, 2009, 01:52 PM	#2
Muscletang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 2,221 iTrader: 1 reviews	Looks cool. I'll be doing this over the winter probably. __________________

September 25th, 2009, 02:07 PM	#3
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,701 iTrader: 12 reviews	Shoulda upgraded to the Cobra brakes __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

September 25th, 2009, 03:44 PM	#4
Mr. Zip Regular 02 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 191 iTrader: 1 reviews	Wish I could upgrade! Looks good. __________________

September 25th, 2009, 05:26 PM	#5
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Damn you Lefty! Too expensive man, and I didn't wanna have to change EVERYTHING by going to a bigger size. I'm not fast enough, and don't go fast enough to need that much more braking power. I love the feel of what I got, I recommend R1, they are pretty cheap, but good quality, OEM specifications, and they did the drilling/slotting when I ordered them. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

September 25th, 2009, 06:40 PM	#6
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,701 iTrader: 12 reviews	I'm just messin' w/ ya __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

September 25th, 2009, 09:58 PM	#7
Mr. Zip Regular 02 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 191 iTrader: 1 reviews	Sooo pics w/ wheels ftw. __________________

September 25th, 2009, 11:29 PM	#8
PowerShiftz02GT MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,204 iTrader: 13 reviews	So how much better does the car stop now? A LOT or a little? __________________

September 26th, 2009, 01:31 AM	#9
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know L ... It's definitely better than stock I say, I think the pads have about equal input in that, not a crazy improvement, but I didn't expect it to be. The looks of it makes it worthwhile in my opinion, so even a small performance upgrade is satisfactory. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

September 26th, 2009, 02:02 AM	#10
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	Mach 1 13" Brakes can be had for as low as $200..Just saying. What you have done looks great either way and i would love to do it but i refuse to until i get 13" ers up front. __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

September 26th, 2009, 02:35 AM	#11
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Looks great man! I was thinking about doing this also. How hard was the install? __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

September 26th, 2009, 11:02 PM	#13
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Install is easy. 4 bolts per wheel, if you haven't replaced your rotors you'll prolly have the clips still on 2 studs of each wheel, besides that the rotor comes right off, put new one in, spray disc brake quiet on the pads (takes 10 minutes to set). Install caliper guard with 2 of the 4 bolts. Put new pads on (save pad clips from stock they normally don't come with new brakes). Then use a c-clamp (for front brakes) to push each piston back into the calipers. There's a tool for the rears, you have to turn those pistons (one on each side). Advanced sells a universal one (it fits on a 1/4" socket). I had to modify it slightly by filing some studs down, but it works great now. Re-install caliper with the other 2 bolts. Done. Besides the actual wheel of course. Shouldn't have to bleed the system if you keep the lines attached. Drive low speeds to test them out, then a couple 45mph stops. Maybe a few strange noises right after install, its just the pads and everything re-seating. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

September 26th, 2009, 11:04 PM	#14
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Power Shift I know how it goes with the wish list. Slowly but surely... As I said I recommend R1Concepts, they work great. They are stock size, as I already said I don't require anything bigger at this point. Link to Mach 1 brakes? Just the rotors or what? Throw pads and calipers on top of that price... __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

September 26th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#15
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Let us know how the finish last as well. I have heard alot of rotors that are drilled/slotted tend to lose the shiny finish very shortly, or tend to start showing rust. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

September 27th, 2009, 10:53 PM	#16
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Will do. I can already say that my friend has the same rotors on his Expo (well, for the expo, but same style) and they still look good, no issues what so ever, its been maybe 6 months he's had them. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

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goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	And I forgot to mention... I had to include the fender emblem in one of the pics cuz they're on the correct sides now __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

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