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Old 02-22-2009, 01:31 PM
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I have had my 2008 GT Convertible for just over a year, have approximatly 11k miles on it. I have the following mods: Steeda CAI, 91 cotane performance tune, Corsa Axlebacks.

Question: Should I be considering a better set of roters and calipers or just keep the ones that came with my car?

The only other performance mod I plan to install are a set of pulleys.

I considered a trottle body but have heard the risk and work vrs reward is poor.
 
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Old 02-22-2009, 01:33 PM
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Bigger brakes will always help. I wouldn't go so far to say that it's dangerous to be still using your stock brakes, but upgrading the brakes is always a worthwhile mod.
 
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Old 02-22-2009, 01:38 PM
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your brakes are fine for what you have....upgrade in pads and stainless lines will help out with pedal feel as well.
 
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Old 02-22-2009, 02:48 PM
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Any suggestions on pads and roters that would fit the stock "17 inch stock rims/wheels on a GT prem 2008 GT?
 
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Old 02-22-2009, 03:48 PM
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Bigger brakes will always help. I wouldn't go so far to say that it's dangerous to be still using your stock brakes, but upgrading the brakes is always a worthwhile mod.
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Old 02-22-2009, 05:05 PM
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For rotors go with stock replacement blanks, not drilled/sloted.
 
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Old 02-23-2009, 05:51 AM
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Satisfied GS6 pads and stock/Brembo rotors. If you plan on a brake upgrade, I'd wait until you need to do the brakes in which unless your rotors are warped, just get them milled for $10 each.
 
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Old 02-23-2009, 06:42 AM
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Do you plan on road racing the car or something that would put a huge demand on the brake system? If it aint broke dont fix it.

Is there a problem with the brakes now, if not do what stranger00 said and you will be fine. That makes a world of difference in pedal feel and stopping.
 
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Old 02-24-2009, 03:38 PM
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Thanks for all the replies, currently my breaks feel a little spongy and I only have 12k miles on the car.

I'm going to get the Transmission and diff fluid changed in a month anyway so I will ask my ford service center/dealer to check the breaks.
 
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Old 02-24-2009, 06:29 PM
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If it's spongy, than chances are you have air in the lines. Bleed your brakes.
 
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