Are stock mustang brakes really this bad?

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Apr 18, 2015 | 01:48 PM

#21

Enfynet

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Originally Posted by jsimmons

There's nothing you can do to the OEM brakes that will make them suitable for more than one lap around a road course. You absolutely need something better - 14-inch rotors, and at LEAST 4-piston calipers. Vorschlag sells a Brembo kit for $1400. If you add brake ducting and such (recommended), it's about $1600.

So you're saying upgraded rotors and racing pads are not an option for those looking for the once-a-year track day?

Apr 18, 2015 | 01:51 PM

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Joeywhat

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Originally Posted by Enfynet

So you're saying upgraded rotors and racing pads are not an option for those looking for the once-a-year track day?

Nope, you need full ceramic 16" racing rotors, dedicated racing pads, DOT5 fluid, full stainless lines and 20" wheels so everything clears.

Apr 18, 2015 | 09:59 PM

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PJRManagement

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Originally Posted by Joeywhat

Nope, you need full ceramic 16" racing rotors, dedicated racing pads, DOT5 fluid, full stainless lines and 20" wheels so everything clears.

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Apr 19, 2015 | 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeywhat

Nope, you need full ceramic 16" racing rotors, dedicated racing pads, DOT5 fluid, full stainless lines and 20" wheels so everything clears.

I know you are joking, but in case someone misses it... DOT5 fluid is silicone-based and not compatible with any other DOT Brake fluids which are glycol-based. DOT5 should not be used on any street car. Stick with DOT4 or if you really want higher boiling point, do some research into DOT5.1 fluid (although some DOT4 fluids get close to its specs).

http://stoptech.com/technical-suppor...rs/brake-fluid
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid

Back on topic...
As mentioned in a few posts above mine, in addition to better pads and fluid, better cooling will help. Take a look at brake cooling ducts.

Last edited by VIP1; Apr 19, 2015 at 04:23 PM.

Apr 26, 2015 | 09:29 AM

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rs999

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These are the brake lines from the FRPP BBK:

Goodridge 12364

If I swap to those can I help my pedal feel between now and when I can afford the FRPP 14" BBK?

The Stoptech pads and DOT4 fluid are doing great for now, the pedal just is a little too soft for my liking.

Last edited by rs999; Apr 26, 2015 at 09:30 AM.

Apr 26, 2015 | 06:23 PM

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dmichaels

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From: CT

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Originally Posted by rs999

These are the brake lines from the FRPP BBK: Goodridge 12364

If I swap to those can I help my pedal feel between now and when I can afford the FRPP 14" BBK?

The Stoptech pads and DOT4 fluid are doing great for now, the pedal just is a little too soft for my liking.

Yes, SS lines help a bit with pedal feel at the track.

Have you checked ebay for GT500 or Brembo package takeoffs? There are usually several sets for very reasonable costs...

Apr 30, 2015 | 07:52 AM

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rs999

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Originally Posted by dmichaels

Yes, SS lines help a bit with pedal feel at the track.

Have you checked ebay for GT500 or Brembo package takeoffs? There are usually several sets for very reasonable costs...

Thanks. I have a time attack in a few weeks. I'm going to try my new pads and fluid out there.

The reasons I can't afford a BBK now are student loans and a new BBK requires me to buy new wheels as well since I don't want to run spacers to get the BBK to fit.