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brakes are bad

Old Jul 13, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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brakes are bad

So my brakes are bad!

Twice under warrenty the dealership machined the front rotors under warrenty. But after a few 100k the brakes go back to them old selves again. Braking from high speeds in a few secs they begin to vibrate BAD! The steering wheel shakes, then the brakes fade to the point it's dangerous.

Now i have no plans racing the car, adding forced indution or anything like that, i will have a Bamachips tune & CAI installed soon, with maybe a cam swap over winter. So i want to have fun and feel safe braking.

I can see theres a complete front end upgrade kit available, but at $1300.00!

What if i replaced the front rotors and brake pads with a set of Power Stop rotors with Hawk brake pads from summit racing?

are these products any better than what i have of is it worth saving the money for the big upgrade?

i appreciate any advise you guys can give..

Thanks!

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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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I have Rotorpros cross-drilled & slotted rotors front & back on both of my Mustangs. One has the Hawk HPS pads. I have had zero problem with warping or rust. IMO, they are worth the money.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by topoffGT
I have Rotorpros cross-drilled & slotted rotors front & back on both of my Mustangs. One has the Hawk HPS pads. I have had zero problem with warping or rust. IMO, they are worth the money.

Ditto...total cost for 4 crossdrilled rotors and a set of Centric pads was like $350 shipped. They are a great deal.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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where did you guys purchase from?
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