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Old 07-02-2005, 08:45 AM
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fox front brake weak !

hi guys !!

i disasemble my frot brake and my pad were used but not normaly

i found at UPR that they sell caliper sleeve to prevent caliper deflection , someone have try these sleeve ??? is realy worth or its a bling

http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=811
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Old 07-02-2005, 09:21 AM
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They will aid in preventing "brake pull" which is a common Fox issue..............money well spent but they do require more frequent lubing to prevent seizure (couple times a season is lots).
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Old 07-03-2005, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ZR 5.0
They will aid in preventing "brake pull" which is a common Fox issue..............money well spent but they do require more frequent lubing to prevent seizure (couple times a season is lots).

its not too bad to have a better brake response !
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Old 07-03-2005, 09:14 AM
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A set of quality rotors combined with Hawk pads and SS brake lines makes a huge difference. I've had excellent results using drilled rotors.
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Old 07-03-2005, 07:20 PM
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Definitely get the caliper sleeves, and the SS lines are also a good bet.

I'm using these along with 73mm calipers and Wagner pads on stock rotors (couldn't get Hawk pads at the time.. I'll get them along with new rotors soon), and I really like the increase in braking power. It's just about adequate for a stock-ish mustang.. no more, no less.

Although getting the M-2300K kit *is* a nice dream..
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i have buy a set of SS earl's brake line , im suppose to have in about a week or two , so the SS sleeve will be a nice add-on !
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Old 07-09-2005, 04:52 PM
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Fox brakes scare the crap out of me, they are way too weak!!

Originally Posted by LeKiD
i have buy a set of SS earl's brake line , im suppose to have in about a week or two , so the SS sleeve will be a nice add-on !
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Old 07-10-2005, 02:48 AM
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Fox brakes scare the crap out of me, they are way too weak!!
Those were my exact thoughts after taking my first corner in the Mustang.. thankfully things are much better -much SAFER- now.
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Old 07-10-2005, 09:42 PM
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the cheapest fix would be to get a set of pads that can take the heat and flush your entire brake fluid and get a set of braided caliper flex lines cause the stock rubber flex lines will heat up and expand under high speed braking.

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Those were my exact thoughts after taking my first corner in the Mustang.. thankfully things are much better -much SAFER- now.
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I decided to do that when my master cylinder went (filled booster full of brake fluid), put in that Valvoline (would have been mobil if I could have found some) Synthetic brake fluid and some decent carbon-metallic pads, made a big difference, still doesn't stop like my F-250 but its a lot better.
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