Where to get new Rotors and Brake Pads?
 

Hi

Need a new set of rotors and brake pads. Last time a friend recommended XtremeStop (http://www.xtremestop.com/index.html). It was $340 for rotors and $160 for brake pads. I like the cross drilled rotors and the price seems good.

What's your recommendations? Where can I get them? It's 06 Mustang GT Conv.

Thanks
Jirong

I've always heard good things about Hawk pads

What's the upper price point that you want to spend???

I have heard good things about rotorpros, and will likely give them a call when the time comes for some rotors.

As for pads... I intended to go with Hawk pads myself, but heard some people talk about the clips falling off the pads. Most reviews were quite positive, so when a friend asked what pads to bring to my shop for his rotor/pad swap, I suggested Hawk. We were disappointed. The first set arrived with the clips from 2 of the pads floating around loose in the box. Same with the second set. On the 3rd try, the pads arrived intact, but when sliding the final pad into the caliper...PING!...One of the clips decided my face looked like a better place to be than stuck to a brake pad. Upon closer inspection, the head of the rivet used to hold the clip to the pad was too small, and the clip would slip over it (but would not go back on). Now, this could have been an isolated run of pads, and the issue could be resolved by now, as I haven't heard any more about it. This is the only bad thing I have heard about Hawk, but it was enough to sway my decision for my own brake pads. I'm a fussy guy, and quality control like that doesn't cut it for me.

I did some research, and found an OEM solution. The '08 Bullitt Mustang uses a more aggressive pad compound than the standard GT pad (the price is a little more "aggressive" too). I think they were about $150 from my local ford dealer, but you could likely find them for less online. The difference in bite is noticeable over the standard pads, and being OEM, there is no increase in noise. The downside? There is a slight increase in brake dust. I keep my wheels pretty clean and the car is not a daily driver, so this is a non-issue for me.

If brake dust bothers you, look for a set of ceramic pads. They sacrifice a bit of bite for less dust and longer rotor life.

Sorry for the long-winded reply, figured it was worth throwing out there.

I was going to suggest the Bullitt pads as well ... they are about $119 per set + tax at wholesale pricing from the dealer. Actually have them here at the dealership I'm at in Bolton, I can hook you up if you don't have a local store to get wholesale pricing at.


cheers
Ed N.

^^^Hey FastEd was it you that mentioned GT500 brakes to another member or no. My memory is faddddddddddddding lol

GT-500 front brakes are a great upgrade for any of the 05-up cars, but require specific 18" or larger wheels. The OEM 18" wheels from the V6s and GTs will not clear the calipers ... so without knowing what wheels are on the car, they may or may not be a possible alternative.


cheers
Ed N.

I have a stock 18"x8.5 and 2010 stock 19"x8.5 but I can sell that 18" and get another 19". I need to change all four rotors and pads, but I probably don't want to change the calliper because that's too much money. I can consider something like 1k for all. So what's the best options I have?

I found this thread: http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...rake-pads.html

Seems stock rotors and bullit pads are the best option for me.

How about this PowerStop?
http://www.stage3motorsports.com/c=k...tors-Pads.html

A bit more money can get this: http://www.s281motorsports.com/produ...Brake-Kit.html
Then what shall I do with the rear? I don't mind spend total 2K for an upgraded option.

Finally, I think I will put an order on this:http://www.mossmuscle.com/Shop/ViewP...eIndexID=71402

Thanks
Jirong

At least you have some options

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