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flg2010 02-22-2009 01:31 PM

Do I need a new brake system?
 
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.

Switch 02-22-2009 01:33 PM

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.

stanger00 02-22-2009 01:38 PM

your brakes are fine for what you have....upgrade in pads and stainless lines will help out with pedal feel as well.

flg2010 02-22-2009 02:48 PM

Any suggestions on pads and roters that would fit the stock "17 inch stock rims/wheels on a GT prem 2008 GT?

zigzagg321 02-22-2009 03:48 PM


Originally Posted by Switch (Post 386871)
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.

+1

01FR500 02-22-2009 05:05 PM

For rotors go with stock replacement blanks, not drilled/sloted.

bassman97 02-23-2009 05:51 AM

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.

TUFF 4.6 02-23-2009 06:42 AM

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.

flg2010 02-24-2009 03:38 PM

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.

bassman97 02-24-2009 06:29 PM

If it's spongy, than chances are you have air in the lines. Bleed your brakes.


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