SWEDESHELBY1 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 FYI: I was wanting cross-drilled or slotted rotors with out the big $$price upgrade for my SGT. I found this site www.brakewarehouse.com in the car book I happen to dislike the most, this months "Car & Driver". In the back and on their site they have cross-drilled or slotted rotors (factory size) that fits the SGT/GT Mustang for $105 dollars each! I have looked around and this is an excellent price. Any responses or alternative to better braking without braking the bank? B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInDetroit Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Humm...it's one thing to buy a knock off spoiler but breaks? I don't know if breaks are the thing you want to cheap on yea know? :mellow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 FYI: I was wanting cross-drilled or slotted rotors with out the big $$price upgrade for my SGT. I found this site www.brakewarehouse.com in the car book I happen to dislike the most, this months "Car & Driver". In the back and on their site they have cross-drilled or slotted rotors (factory size) that fits the SGT/GT Mustang for $105 dollars each! I have looked around and this is an excellent price. Any responses or alternative to better braking without braking the bank? B) Speaking strictly from hearsay, slotted are ok but drilled have a tendency to crack. Slotted brakes with Ceramic pads are supposed to be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Humm...it's one thing to buy a knock off spoiler but breaks? I don't know if breaks are the thing you want to cheap on yea know? :mellow: Matt, you having coffee or tea? LOL :P Swede, shouldn't get much slack here. Safety is the most important. I remember when I first called John W. and asked about the S/C, brakes and wheels. He said that you want to be able to stop first before you can go fast. That's why I went with the really really really big brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Ya, you get what you pay for. I am going to pass on the "cheap" rotors and after I add the 20" chrome Razors, ordering tomorrow, I'll do the "correct" brake package. It was just a thought! Matt & Adam- Your right on this one. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTHERO Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 swede, if you are getting the razors, get the shelby brakes, everyone i talk to about our car loves them, they really look amazing with the razors, if you want a pic pm me and ill take one for you when i can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInDetroit Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 swede, if you are getting the razors, get the shelby brakes, everyone i talk to about our car loves them, they really look amazing with the razors, if you want a pic pm me and ill take one for you when i can Agreed! I saw them on a black (go figure) SGT a few weeks ago...looked really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Swede, I dont know if you go to this site or not....www.themustangsource.com...but they have a great mods section and there is quite a few threads about drilled or slotted and brands, etc. ON the 2005-2009 mustang section there is also a aftermarket list of companies and what they sell. It has alot of great info. I have seen a huge range of pricing on tbrakes and like they said I think its a you get what you pay for thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 FYI: I was wanting cross-drilled or slotted rotors with out the big $$price upgrade for my SGT. I found this site www.brakewarehouse.com in the car book I happen to dislike the most, this months "Car & Driver". In the back and on their site they have cross-drilled or slotted rotors (factory size) that fits the SGT/GT Mustang for $105 dollars each! I have looked around and this is an excellent price. Any responses or alternative to better braking without braking the bank? B) If I had the money I'd liked the Shelby razors and brakes and tires mostly for the looks. Performance wise, if you're not racing on a track, the upgrade in brakes is really a waste of money other than like I said looks and maybe increasing the value of the car. A set of slotted (not drilled because of cracking) rotors and upgraded pads will be much cheaper, improve your braking on the street and still look good too. Like I said, the Shelby razors and big brakes is a big wish for me 'cause $5K-$6K vs $500-$700 is a lot of money just for the added looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I guess I'm missing something here. How is a single rotor that costs $105 considered cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I guess I'm missing something here. How is a single rotor that costs $105 considered cheap? vs $600 per rotor for the big brake kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 vs $600 per rotor for the big brake kits. OIC...... I thought we were talking apples to apples, stock vs. slotted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 FYI: The company, Brakewarehouse.com got in touch and said these rotors, either "cross-drilled or turbo slotted", are direct factory OEM replacement rotor. The are direct replacement for light track duty or spirted type drivers. So just take off your original rotors and replace them with the OEM replacement that is "turbo slotted or cross-drilled". The rep told me that the "turbo slotted" rotors are the best with a higher end pad. I still would like the Shelby brakes but for those who don't want to spend $3K total then these seem like a good alternative. Just an FYI. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 FYI: The company, Brakewarehouse.com got in touch and said these rotors, either "cross-drilled or turbo slotted", are direct factory OEM replacement rotor. The are direct replacement for light track duty or spirted type drivers. So just take off your original rotors and replace them with the OEM replacement that is "turbo slotted or cross-drilled". The rep told me that the "turbo slotted" rotors are the best with a higher end pad. I still would like the Shelby brakes but for those who don't want to spend $3K total then these seem like a good alternative. Just an FYI. B) I'm interested in the following upgrade: 4 slotted rotors by some company like: http://www.rotorpros.com/index.htm EBC pads all around (but I don't know which ones... so many to choose from) and the Agent47 front brake cooling duct kit and lower grill for the Shelby GT http://www.agentfortyseven.com/S197/index.html That would be a sweet upgrade and not brake the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 http://www.agentfortyseven.com/S197/index.html That would be a sweet upgrade and not brake the bank. SAAAAAWEEEET!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hednjury Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 I've had great luck with powerslot cryo'd rotors and hawk brake pads. They have slotted rotors, slotted and dimpled pieces that look drilled, and they also have a big brake kit. I'm sure they have kits for the mustang gt. not sure how to link stuff but powerslot.com is the site. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 I've had great luck with powerslot cryo'd rotors and hawk brake pads. They have slotted rotors, slotted and dimpled pieces that look drilled, and they also have a big brake kit. I'm sure they have kits for the mustang gt. not sure how to link stuff but powerslot.com is the site. Randy Have you tried the Hawk ceramic pads? I hear they're good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hednjury Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Have you tried the Hawk ceramic pads? I hear they're good. Haven't used the ceramic pads. I have used the high performance street pads, which imo are very nice. For my superduty and my daughters grand cherokee i used the heavy duty suv pads with the cryo'd rotors. Again very nice braking and no sign of warpage, and the truck gets worked pretty hard. If I were not having the big brake kit put on my shelby i would have gone with their larger rotors and caliper relocating bracket w/ceramic pads. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobrawertz_merged Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Haven't used the ceramic pads. I have used the high performance street pads, which imo are very nice. For my superduty and my daughters grand cherokee i used the heavy duty suv pads with the cryo'd rotors. Again very nice braking and no sign of warpage, and the truck gets worked pretty hard. If I were not having the big brake kit put on my shelby i would have gone with their larger rotors and caliper relocating bracket w/ceramic pads. Randy Guys, I'm reposting a post w/ edits from a couple of months ago. I'm getting my SGT w/ supercharger from Lucas Ford; a Steeda dealer in New York. His Steeda rep says we can use the existing calipers with larger slotted rotors(more durable than drilled) and better pads thus increasing the braking ability of the car considerably while still using my stock rims and tires. Steeda also claims the Mustang/Steeda/Shelby will handle better on 18" rims and tires and have better ride quality. This should also cost a lot less when compared to new brakes, rims and tires. I do like the looks of the razors but I want the option of keeping my stock rims and tires which are useless once you opt for the big brakes from Shelby. Something to look into. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hednjury Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Guys, I'm reposting a post w/ edits from a couple of months ago. I'm getting my SGT w/ supercharger from Lucas Ford; a Steeda dealer in New York. His Steeda rep says we can use the existing calipers with larger slotted rotors(more durable than drilled) and better pads thus increasing the braking ability of the car considerably while still using my stock rims and tires. Steeda also claims the Mustang/Steeda/Shelby will handle better on 18" rims and tires and have better ride quality. This should also cost a lot less when compared to new brakes, rims and tires. I do like the looks of the razors but I want the option of keeping my stock rims and tires which are useless once you opt for the big brakes from Shelby. Something to look into. Rick I think you're right about the larger rotors with the stock calipers, but don't you have to have use a relocating bracket for the larger rotors? not sure, but even if a relocating bracket is to be used you might be able to use stock rims. that would be nice. I've put in for the brakes and razors, so this is the only reason i'm not going with larger rotors and stock calipers. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobrawertz_merged Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I think you're right about the larger rotors with the stock calipers, but don't you have to have use a relocating bracket for the larger rotors? not sure, but even if a relocating bracket is to be used you might be able to use stock rims. that would be nice. I've put in for the brakes and razors, so this is the only reason i'm not going with larger rotors and stock calipers. Randy Randy, I believe relocation brackets are used on the rear brake upgrade which I will also be doing but I'm not sure about the front brakes. The dealer will be handling the brake upgrade using parts supplied through Steeda so that stock rims can be used on my car. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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