Worn brakes

[Walt]

I noticed right away where you were from, and it normally doesn't even cross my mind to wonder why people make the car choices that they do.

For sure mate I knew you weren't trying to question it, just thought I'd provide some general info if anyone would wonder. I think we are all familair with these "then why didn't you get a GT" comments so just thought I'd explain it. Not sure how it is over there but I actually never received a negative comment about my car in real life, people have asked me to rev it and they even like the sound lol. It also has to do with the fact that V8's are rare so no one is frowning upon hearing a different sound coming from a Mustang.

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[thebaldlatino5.0]

Just came back from a track day at Spa Francorchamps and now the brakes feel a little off. I did a fluid flush using Motul RBF 600 right before I went. The brakes aren't squeaking but you can hear the pads dragging against the rotor when braking (more than usual) and I find myself needing to press the brakes harder.

Decided to do a quick fluid flush again since I figured there might be air trapped in the lines. That seemed to fix the vague brake feel.

While I was at it I checked the brake pads and the rotors too. Do you think they are too worn for another track day or are they still fine? Rotors seem a bit scored, not sure about the pads I noticed 2 'X' marks on the caliper, are those wear indicators? Is it fine until it's past the X?

What rotors and brake pads would you recommend for a car that sees a couple track days a year (<10) and is mostly used on weekends? Should I stick to OEM or something aftermarket? Perhaps something that can take more of a beating but not too much more dust or noise. I have a performance pack 2017 Mustang Ecoboost.

FRONT

REAR

What does pad dragging sound or feel like?

 

[WT100]

, I'm struggeling to find good rotors for my 4 piston setup. Are there any non inverted rotors available (that can be cooled properly) for the PP EB/base GT 4 piston setup? Or is the only option upgrading to the 6 piston calipers?

I'd love to have some input on this as well.

 

[K4fxd]

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-6044-s550-brake-rotor-set

Without buying a kit, that is the only game in town if you want to have decent cooling.

I looked and called every manufacturer I could find. None make a 1 piece that cools from the inside.

They do sell in pairs if you only want the fronts.

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