AFBLUE Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Lots of folks have expressed a desire to keep their 18" wheels and frustrated with the lack of aftermarket brake options. You can go with the Shelby S1 or GT 500 wheels and upgrade to the GT500 brakes ( I think this is true for the S1s)...an improvement but not the best option for a big increase in braking performance. Or you can go with 20" wheels, but then your ride quality will be harsher than stock...which is already pretty firm. So has anyone looked into 19" wheels? Will they work with the big brake systems guys are using with the 20s? If so then you would get the 20" wheel brake performance without as harsh a ride...still not as good as the original 18s, but maybe a good compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 OMG...just go with the 20's and never look back. I mean how much time are you spending at the track anyway? 1,2,3 X's per year? Your car would look awesome with 20" chrome Razors, I mean awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 It appears to me that most guys (not saying that your one of them, AFBLUE) may be overly concerned about braking performance, especially considering what they realistically need. I think some of these brake packages were intended to last through the 24 Hours of Daytona! Take of a look at this Motor Trend article about the 2010 Mustang; http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes...test/index.html In this article they state "Slide your right Nike from throttle to brake, depress with sufficient might to wake up the ABS, and the performance friction compound brake pads (another component of the Track Pack) will squeeze the four-wheel discs with enough fervor to erase 60 mph in only 108 feet-just as abrupt as a BMW 128i and 19 feet shorter than the Bullitt. Better yet, the binders are easy to modulate and seem calibrated for your foot's force." Therefore, simply a switch to these Ford pads, or other performance pad such as Hawks, will give you some extremely good braking. I've just received in the mail a set of the Baer Decelerators http://www.blueovalindustries.com/products.php?pid=99013366 which I will install with Hawk pads. I'm sure these will be as good or better than the 2010 Mustang tested, while still retaining the classic look of the polished bullit wheels. Just a thought.... edit - one more thing I forgot to mention. For the best braking performance, you should also consider hi-performance summer tires. Our stock Goodrich KDWS (being all-season) are NOT the best performing tire out there! Stickier tires will stop the car more quickly also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 OMG...just go with the 20's and never look back. I mean how much time are you spending at the track anyway? 1,2,3 X's per year? Your car would look awesome with 20" chrome Razors, I mean awesome! Unhelpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 It appears to me that most guys (not saying that your one of them, AFBLUE) may be overly concerned about braking performance, especially considering what they realistically need. I think some of these brake packages were intended to last through the 24 Hours of Daytona! Take of a look at this Motor Trend article about the 2010 Mustang; http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes...test/index.html In this article they state "Slide your right Nike from throttle to brake, depress with sufficient might to wake up the ABS, and the performance friction compound brake pads (another component of the Track Pack) will squeeze the four-wheel discs with enough fervor to erase 60 mph in only 108 feet-just as abrupt as a BMW 128i and 19 feet shorter than the Bullitt. Better yet, the binders are easy to modulate and seem calibrated for your foot's force." Therefore, simply a switch to these Ford pads, or other performance pad such as Hawks, will give you some extremely good braking. I've just received in the mail a set of the Baer Decelerators http://www.blueovalindustries.com/products.php?pid=99013366 which I will install with Hawk pads. I'm sure these will be as good or better than the 2010 Mustang tested, while still retaining the classic look of the polished bullit wheels. Just a thought.... edit - one more thing I forgot to mention. For the best braking performance, you should also consider hi-performance summer tires. Our stock Goodrich KDWS (being all-season) are NOT the best performing tire out there! Stickier tires will stop the car more quickly also. Helpful :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakalas427 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I wonder if this may help.... http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/select4911.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Unhelpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Lots of folks have expressed a desire to keep their 18" wheels and frustrated with the lack of aftermarket brake options. You can go with the Shelby S1 or GT 500 wheels and upgrade to the GT500 brakes ( I think this is true for the S1s)...an improvement but not the best option for a big increase in braking performance. Or you can go with 20" wheels, but then your ride quality will be harsher than stock...which is already pretty firm. So has anyone looked into 19" wheels? Will they work with the big brake systems guys are using with the 20s? If so then you would get the 20" wheel brake performance without as harsh a ride...still not as good as the original 18s, but maybe a good compromise. the Shelby S1's (18") will work with the stock GT500 brakes and the new Shelby Pro 6P brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I personally don't like the look of 20" rims on our cars (or any other car for that matter). 18" is as big as I'll ever buy for any car and actually prefer 16's or 17's. As for the brake kits, I've heard from 'bigcarl1' that Wilwood builds a kit with 6 piston calipers that'll clear our 18" rims. Just an FYI. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RStangsOC Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Lots of folks have expressed a desire to keep their 18" wheels and frustrated with the lack of aftermarket brake options. You can go with the Shelby S1 or GT 500 wheels and upgrade to the GT500 brakes ( I think this is true for the S1s)...an improvement but not the best option for a big increase in braking performance. Or you can go with 20" wheels, but then your ride quality will be harsher than stock...which is already pretty firm. So has anyone looked into 19" wheels? Will they work with the big brake systems guys are using with the 20s? If so then you would get the 20" wheel brake performance without as harsh a ride...still not as good as the original 18s, but maybe a good compromise. There are for sure 19" wheels out there that will work with big brake systems. The orange Stillen car has 19" wheels front and rear (AXIS Hero's) with the 6 piston front kit, and 4 piston rear kit. http://www.stillen.com/project_vehicles/Mu...LEN_Mustang.asp Hope that helps some Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lgs ShelbyGT Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 the Shelby S1's (18") will work with the stock GT500 brakes and the new Shelby Pro 6P brakes Very Nice setup ! Curious which S1 wheels you have? 18x9 Silver Shelby Type S1 wheel with 6" Backspacing Part # 395S-896-6 Or 18x9 Silver Shelby Type S1 wheel with 6.5" Backspacing Part # 395S-896-7 Thanks! Lg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Very Nice setup ! Curious which S1 wheels you have? 18x9 Silver Shelby Type S1 wheel with 6" Backspacing Part # 395S-896-6 Or 18x9 Silver Shelby Type S1 wheel with 6.5" Backspacing Part # 395S-896-7 Thanks! Lg the first one (24mm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOWTIETR Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 It appears to me that most guys (not saying that your one of them, AFBLUE) may be overly concerned about braking performance, especially considering what they realistically need. I think some of these brake packages were intended to last through the 24 Hours of Daytona! Take of a look at this Motor Trend article about the 2010 Mustang; http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes...test/index.html In this article they state "Slide your right Nike from throttle to brake, depress with sufficient might to wake up the ABS, and the performance friction compound brake pads (another component of the Track Pack) will squeeze the four-wheel discs with enough fervor to erase 60 mph in only 108 feet-just as abrupt as a BMW 128i and 19 feet shorter than the Bullitt. Better yet, the binders are easy to modulate and seem calibrated for your foot's force." Therefore, simply a switch to these Ford pads, or other performance pad such as Hawks, will give you some extremely good braking. I've just received in the mail a set of the Baer Decelerators http://www.blueovalindustries.com/products.php?pid=99013366 which I will install with Hawk pads. I'm sure these will be as good or better than the 2010 Mustang tested, while still retaining the classic look of the polished bullit wheels. Just a thought.... edit - one more thing I forgot to mention. For the best braking performance, you should also consider hi-performance summer tires. Our stock Goodrich KDWS (being all-season) are NOT the best performing tire out there! Stickier tires will stop the car more quickly also. I have this set up on mine with the S/C, they work excellent I think you will be quite happy with your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 It appears to me that most guys (not saying that your one of them, AFBLUE) may be overly concerned about braking performance, especially considering what they realistically need. I think some of these brake packages were intended to last through the 24 Hours of Daytona! Take of a look at this Motor Trend article about the 2010 Mustang; http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes...test/index.html In this article they state "Slide your right Nike from throttle to brake, depress with sufficient might to wake up the ABS, and the performance friction compound brake pads (another component of the Track Pack) will squeeze the four-wheel discs with enough fervor to erase 60 mph in only 108 feet-just as abrupt as a BMW 128i and 19 feet shorter than the Bullitt. Better yet, the binders are easy to modulate and seem calibrated for your foot's force." Therefore, simply a switch to these Ford pads, or other performance pad such as Hawks, will give you some extremely good braking. I've just received in the mail a set of the Baer Decelerators http://www.blueovalindustries.com/products.php?pid=99013366 which I will install with Hawk pads. I'm sure these will be as good or better than the 2010 Mustang tested, while still retaining the classic look of the polished bullit wheels. Just a thought.... edit - one more thing I forgot to mention. For the best braking performance, you should also consider hi-performance summer tires. Our stock Goodrich KDWS (being all-season) are NOT the best performing tire out there! Stickier tires will stop the car more quickly also. All very true. With my set up and wheels/tires, the difference is amazing! (See sig below) I can't imaging what this thing would stop like with "big brakes". Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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