Factory Brembo Rotors and Pads?

[2015Etrac]

How are the Performance Pack factory pads and rotors? I bought them to install with a pair of Brembo calipers I also bought to upgrade my stock GT 4 piston brakes. Should I have went with an aftermarket pad/rotor setup? It will be a daily driver 99.99% of the time, but can they handle an occasional autocross or track day?

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[Norm Peterson]

Top question - do you have base-GT design rotors (air is drawn from the wheel side, not so good for shedding heat) or PP rotors (back side air inlet)?


Norm

 

[wmfateam]

I have tracked and weekend(7k total miles) the factory GT Performance Pack brakes all year(11 events so far) and still have a little life left. I am swapping out another set of stock pads before my last two events.

 

[2015Etrac]

Top question - do you have base-GT design rotors (air is drawn from the wheel side, not so good for shedding heat) or PP rotors (back side air inlet)?


Norm

Right now I have the stock 4 piston GT calipers and the 14" stock rotors with the front vent. For the upgrade I bought the stock 15" rotors with the rear vent from the Performance Pack cars.

 

[2015Etrac]

I have tracked and weekend(7k total miles) the factory GT Performance Pack brakes all year(11 events so far) and still have a little life left. I am swapping out another set of stock pads before my last two events.

Thank's. Was hoping to hear that since I already bought the pads. I didn't want to run anything that would be noisy on the street.

 

[NightmareMoon]

Pads are great for the street, autox, and semi-OK for moderate track day use. If the driver or track are hard on the brakes, you can definitely fade and glaze the stock pads, but it takes some effort to do so.

Stock pads are kinda dusty FWIW. Some of the aftermarket pads are a bit better at low dust.

Rotors are good to go, no issues.

 

[Norm Peterson]

For the upgrade I bought the stock 15" rotors with the rear vent from the Performance Pack cars.

Stock PP rotors . . . you'll be fine.


Norm

 

[2015Etrac]

Just picked up my rotors today, do they make these thing out of lead?! I kind of wish I went for a lighter 2 piece set. haha How much difference do lighter rotors really make in acceleration?

 

[Norm Peterson]

Not nearly as much as most people want to believe. Keep in mind that all this weight is all at relatively small radii from the axle center, and is being accelerated (rotationally) at the slowest rate in the entire drivetrain due to overall gearing. I ran some comparative numbers once, and I think it worked out to where 5 lbs/rotor times 4 was about the same as 30 lbs worth of barbell plates inside the car itself. Call it 40 lbs if you want to be 'conservative' in your estimate.


Norm

 

[Labradog]

I went from Base GT 4 piston to Brembo + Steeda 2-piece rotors and I think lost 4-5 lbs per corner. Weight difference not really noticeable to me, at least with my street driving. I bought these cause I didn't want to look at rusty rotors and with my yearly mileage they're gonna be on the car a long time.

 

[cmorrigo]

How are the Performance Pack factory pads and rotors? I bought them to install with a pair of Brembo calipers I also bought to upgrade my stock GT 4 piston brakes. Should I have went with an aftermarket pad/rotor setup? It will be a daily driver 99.99% of the time, but can they handle an occasional autocross or track day?

I just bought a used set of Brembos from Shelby to put on my 2016 base GT. Any words of wisdom regarding installation and additional parts required? Thank you, Craig

 

[2015Etrac]

I just bought a used set of Brembos from Shelby to put on my 2016 base GT. Any words of wisdom regarding installation and additional parts required? Thank you, Craig

I don't have mine installed yet, but you'll want to look into the performance pack dust shields and front brake hardware kit (if it doesn't come with them), I bought the pins and clips for both sides for $17.99 from Optimum Performance. Other than that, just rotors, calipers, and pads. It should bolt right up. You can use the existing brake hoses and caliper mounting bolts. The most difficult part for me will be bleeding the brakes. There are a few install videos on Youtube.

 

[Norm Peterson]

The most difficult part for me will be bleeding the brakes. There are a few install videos on Youtube.

Anybody who can follow directions about when to push the brake pedal down, hold it, and release it is really all you need. I've enlisted help from various family members (like, whoever was available at the moment). Son-in-law has had his daughter working the brake pedal when she was 12.


Norm

 

[wildcatgoal]

Factory pads are fine, even for a beginner on track day. Factory rotors are all that I use (until I can afford 2-piece fancy pants rotors). I have cracked (albeit very minor) aftermarket rotors from Powerstop in one Road Atlanta track day.

 

[FISH_L3G]

Hey guys, I recently purchased a 2015 GT with the PP, car runs well but the dang Brembos on this thing squeak like there is no tomorrow. I have pulled the wheels and checked the pads and calipers and they have ample life left in them and was able to confirm they are original to the car as it has relatively low miles (30,000). I spoke with my service advisor that I actually trust and have a good relationship with over the years and he stated that is a common complaint with the PP Brembos. What have yall done to get these dang breaks to stop squeaking? i have also tried

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