Base model GT brake uograde

[SD_GT]

Hey guys, what's the quickest most efficient way to upgrade the stopping power of a base model GT? The car is quick to get 60 and slow to stop now. Unfortunately I don't have Brembos like the PP does otherwise this wouldn't be an issue. Are there any pads that you guys recommend that go good with the stock rotors? Perhaps some brake fluid? I've noticed that the brakes just don't bite as hard as they used to but the rotors aren't warped just yet.

Thanks!

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[ForTehNguyen]

better and wider tires

 

[SD_GT]

better and wider tires

Running 315's in the rear and 255's in the front (soon to be 275's). Lol

 

[Road Dog]

The car is quick to get 60 and slow to stop now. Unfortunately I don't have Brembos like the PP does otherwise this wouldn't be an issue. .

Thanks!

So you had good stopping power before but you don't have it anymore? What did you change? You have mentioned new tire sizes, did you also change the wheels? If you went to aftermarket wheels are they heavier than the stock ones you took off. Did you change anything else near the front rotors, something that might contaminate the pads?? How is the pedal feel? Mine is rock solid, but I installed Goodridge stainless steel lines and bled the lines to keep the pedal solid.

As for different pads, there are lots of different formulas out there. They are expensive to buy so trying them out is kind of pricey. Do a search on the forum for some suggestions.

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[DanDglassman]

A couple of thoughts -
1. If you can lockup tires on dry pavement, then better or wider tires. [sounds like you already covered this]
2. If you are looking for better general bite in a daily driver then a street pad. [I had good results on my supercharged F150 with Hawk street pads]
3. If you auto-x then you might want a race pad, better fluid, and slotted rotors

 

[SD_GT]

So you had good stopping power before but you don't have it anymore? What did you change? You have mentioned new tire sizes, did you also change the wheels? If you went to aftermarket wheels are they heavier than the stock ones you took off. Did you change anything else near the front rotors, something that might contaminate the pads?? How is the pedal feel? Mine is rock solid, but I installed Goodridge stainless steel lines and bled the lines to keep the pedal solid.

As for different pads, there are lots of different formulas out there. They are expensive to buy so trying them out is kind of pricey. Do a search on the forum for some suggestions.

We need more information...

Sorry about that, I usually don't type in detail when I post from my iPhone. I've changed the wheels to 20's (20x9F and 20x10.5R) to accodomate bigger/wider tires. However, I do believe these wheels are a fair bit heavier than the base model's OEM 18x8's so this could be effecting my braking.

The pedal is soft and I've noticed that I have to stay on it longer and get on it harder for it to stop as well as it used to. I think I just need a good pad for aggressive street driving, not track use. My rotors seem to still be in condition, i.e. - no vibration in my steering wheel when applying the brakes.

A couple of thoughts -
1. If you can lockup tires on dry pavement, then better or wider tires. [sounds like you already covered this]
2. If you are looking for better general bite in a daily driver then a street pad. [I had good results on my supercharged F150 with Hawk street pads]
3. If you auto-x then you might want a race pad, better fluid, and slotted rotors

1. I've got wider tires, they're an off-brand though. I'll be switching over to NT05R's in a month or so for more grip.
2. So you reccomend Hawk pads with the stock rotors? I drive the car hard when I do take it out so I want a pad with a fairly good bite and resistance to heat fade.
3. No auto-x here! But I do hit the canyons.

Thanks for the help so far guys!

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