gt500 brake upgrade, what is needed?

[zxmarekxz]

so I found a set for sale that only comes with gt500 rotors and calipers. would I be able to use stock lines and everything else other than pads with this?

thanks

 

[DusterRT]

Yep, it's basically a caliper and rotor swap. And dust shields if you want, but a lot of people (myself included) don't use them at all.

 

[908ssp]

Yes you can use the stock brake lines. You can just remove the rear brake shield or better yet install shields with the attachment for the hose.

 

[zxmarekxz]

sweet, thanks guys

 

[ren274u]

anyone know any good street pads to run with these?

 

[zxmarekxz]

anyone know any good street pads to run with these?

I'm guessing HPS would be good on the street, but not on the track..

edit: I read good things about the ceramic pads too.

 

[GR40Freak]

Just FYI the "dust" shields also called splash shields keep water from splashing on the rotors when its raining. Water on the rotors act as a lubricant especially with upgraded pads. I've had it happen as to stepping on the brakes and not getting a whole lot until the pad face dries off and they grab. Braking distance is increased by 20-30% when this occurs.

Again I'm talking about it affecting street driving. I leave them off on the track for better cooling. Street drivers in wet environments ye be warned.

Colin

 

[GR40Freak]

I'm guessing HPS would be good on the street, but not on the track..

edit: I read good things about the ceramic pads too.

just don't mix them back and forth, you will get "rotor shake" caused by pad transfer between incompatible pads.

HPS & HP-Plus are NOT compatible with ceramic pads.

Colin

 

[zxmarekxz]

just don't mix them back and forth, you will get "rotor shake" caused by pad transfer between incompatible pads.

HPS & HP-Plus are NOT compatible with ceramic pads.

Colin

nice sig pic dude. great shot of awesome stangs