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Researching New Brakes

Started by peppelepugh, August 15, 2014, 12:34:05 PM

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peppelepugh

I'm looking at some new brakes (Rotors and Pads) for my 2011 SHO. Factory ones are starting to vibrate a lot when slowing down from high speeds and its getting old... fast.

I'm pretty sure i want to go with RED or YELLOW EBC brake pads, but i'm looking to see what you guys recommend for Rotors?

I don't take my SHO to the track, but I do enjoy an agressive drive every now and again. Plus the 5 o'clock rush hour traffic is bad with bumper to bumper fast stop and go.  I was looking around at the StopTech Slotted rotors, but i'm only finding the Slotted and Drilled. Should I be worried about the drilled rotors based on my driving style?

Thanks in advance!
2011 Kona Blue SHO non-PP: MDesign Carbon Fiber CAI, All interior lights LEDs, LED Puddles, and LED Reverse.

EBC Stage 4 Brake kit, 170* T-stat, 3-Bar MAP, NGK Plugs, PPE Catless-DPs and Tune by Torrie!

mval

pe:
from what i researched on a dd when i was looking about a year ago, the drilled over time could weaken rotor plus make a lot more noise. i've had ebc slotted w/ red pads on for over a year & like the setup very much. also the red portion of pad shows very little & if you wanted to be anal you could paint that portion with black calipher paint.
'10 lme 4+93, 160t, 3 bar, w/cust headrest & evo gauge pod,md design cai, ppe dpes, borla cback , vertini 20" cust wheels w/conti dws, ebc slotted rotors w/red pads & mgp caliper covers, viper remote start, cust dipped eng cover,fascia, cai & lids,decals, custom bra, black wrapped spoiler
2017 chally scat pack shaker yellow jacket dd, so sho can be a show queen

peppelepugh

2011 Kona Blue SHO non-PP: MDesign Carbon Fiber CAI, All interior lights LEDs, LED Puddles, and LED Reverse.

EBC Stage 4 Brake kit, 170* T-stat, 3-Bar MAP, NGK Plugs, PPE Catless-DPs and Tune by Torrie!

crash712us

I have nothing but good things to say about EBC. There rotors are of very good cast iron, I've have mine for over 3yrs and very little rust on hat or vents. Most other rotor are literally rusting to pieces by now. And they non slotted rotors as well.

2011 tuxedo black non pp, LMS stage 5, Corsa cat back, LMS down pipes, Airaid, Alky control meth injection, Megan Racing coil overs, EBC rotor&pads, Mobsteel grill, 2013 trans cooler. 403whp 417wtq 12.25 @ 110

peppelepugh

Thanks for the info Crash! Thats what i'm ideally looking for. Something that lasts!
2011 Kona Blue SHO non-PP: MDesign Carbon Fiber CAI, All interior lights LEDs, LED Puddles, and LED Reverse.

EBC Stage 4 Brake kit, 170* T-stat, 3-Bar MAP, NGK Plugs, PPE Catless-DPs and Tune by Torrie!

mval

#5
pe:
I have ebc slotted all the way around. I know i paid more but got from
ebcrotors.com to make sure that i got the right ones & they had stock. some of the places that deal in ebc are cheaper  but don't stock. chris is very knowledgeable about our sho, so when i bought mine i took into account that he had them.
'10 lme 4+93, 160t, 3 bar, w/cust headrest & evo gauge pod,md design cai, ppe dpes, borla cback , vertini 20" cust wheels w/conti dws, ebc slotted rotors w/red pads & mgp caliper covers, viper remote start, cust dipped eng cover,fascia, cai & lids,decals, custom bra, black wrapped spoiler
2017 chally scat pack shaker yellow jacket dd, so sho can be a show queen

SHO-TYM

OK, so I went to EBC website to check out their options, and I added ultimax rotors all around and red pads all around for a whopping $755.xx....... so I went to Amazon and typed in each model # and added the same things to my cart and I got a total of $568.xx..... on ECB website it says that those part #'s will fit my 2011 SHO, but when I go to Amazon, it says that it will not fit my car.  I was hoping someone could shed some light on the subject so I can hopefully save $200.00
2011 Ford Taurus SHO non PP, Livernois Motorsports Windstorm Intake, LME Stage 4+X Meth Tune, 160* thermostat, new motorcraft plugs gapped at .028. 3 Bar Map Sensor, LMS non-catted down pipes, Corsa Catback System, ALKY Methanol Injection, LED Puddle Lights, and (ATP upgraded turbos on the way)
Road & Track Article
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a25497/this-is-what-a-550-hp-ford-taurus-sho-looks-like/

peppelepugh

^^^^^^ I was just going to post this!!!!! ^^^^^^^^^

my theory is that is part numbers line up, we're gonna have a good day. lol.
2011 Kona Blue SHO non-PP: MDesign Carbon Fiber CAI, All interior lights LEDs, LED Puddles, and LED Reverse.

EBC Stage 4 Brake kit, 170* T-stat, 3-Bar MAP, NGK Plugs, PPE Catless-DPs and Tune by Torrie!

SHO-TYM

Quote from: peppelepugh on August 15, 2014, 04:58:28 PM
^^^^^^ I was just going to post this!!!!! ^^^^^^^^^

my theory is that is part numbers line up, we're gonna have a good day. lol.

Exactly.... if part #'s match..... there should be no reason they won't fit.... and we save $200.... seems like a no brainer. :-) Looks like I am going Shopping
2011 Ford Taurus SHO non PP, Livernois Motorsports Windstorm Intake, LME Stage 4+X Meth Tune, 160* thermostat, new motorcraft plugs gapped at .028. 3 Bar Map Sensor, LMS non-catted down pipes, Corsa Catback System, ALKY Methanol Injection, LED Puddle Lights, and (ATP upgraded turbos on the way)
Road & Track Article
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a25497/this-is-what-a-550-hp-ford-taurus-sho-looks-like/

SHO-TYM

Order placed.... I guess I can be the Guinea pig in this case and see if these things fit! :) haha. I sure hope so!
2011 Ford Taurus SHO non PP, Livernois Motorsports Windstorm Intake, LME Stage 4+X Meth Tune, 160* thermostat, new motorcraft plugs gapped at .028. 3 Bar Map Sensor, LMS non-catted down pipes, Corsa Catback System, ALKY Methanol Injection, LED Puddle Lights, and (ATP upgraded turbos on the way)
Road & Track Article
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a25497/this-is-what-a-550-hp-ford-taurus-sho-looks-like/

glock-coma

Just a heads up.

Here are the 2 different ebc red stuff pads

Top is non performance package

Bottom is performance package.

My 2010 did not have pp but the pp pads work just fine.

2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

peppelepugh

Awesome! Can't wait to see the results. I've got to wait a week anyways before I can order mine....boooo!!!!
2011 Kona Blue SHO non-PP: MDesign Carbon Fiber CAI, All interior lights LEDs, LED Puddles, and LED Reverse.

EBC Stage 4 Brake kit, 170* T-stat, 3-Bar MAP, NGK Plugs, PPE Catless-DPs and Tune by Torrie!

glock-coma

Here's a pic of the rear installed

2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

glock-coma

Please stay away from autoplicity!! Many bad reviews from this forum alone.
Auto anything is good to go, they will price match just about anyone.
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

FoMoCoSHO

Looks like 4dr needs to get some brake parts on EPP....