Has anyone done aftermarket pads and rotors on a 13+ PP?

[FoMoCoSHO]

The cost of the PP package alone is a clue the brakes are the same.

I think Ford typically offers great value with their option packages, but for 1300.00 I doubt very seriously I'm getting completely different brakes along with all the other awesomeness.

Tire rack shows no differentiation between the two.

Car and drivers says....pads only.

"The engine and transmission remain essentially unchanged since, but our 2013 model had the SHO Performance package ($1995), which adds an improved cooling system, high-performance brake pads, 20-inch aluminum wheels wearing Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 245/45 rubber, specially calibrated electric power steering, a "true off" track mode for the electronic stability control, and a 3.16:1 final-drive ratio (stand­ard issue is 2.77:1) to improve acceleration."

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-ford-taurus-sho-instrumented-test-review

I wholeheartedly agree with the guys saying change pads only.

I really would like to put those beautiful Powerstops on but I have serious anxiety about messing with the brakes

Too many "brake upgrades" end up being downgrades in my experiences.

Honestly both cars feel the same stopping power wise, the only difference is the PP pads seem to need a little heat before they bite the same.

Which is probably why they are more suitable for the track.

I noticed that the performance pack got cheaper on the 15s. Did they downgrade something?

Not that I can tell. 

[Mac98SHO]

I would venture it has to due with cost going down since the 13 was first year they offered it with these mods, and the car is basically a police car minus few things. So demand has driven production cost down, there are more police cars now since 2013... just a guess though.

[IHeartGroceries]

"The brakes get a larger master cylinder bore for a pedal ratio change that gives you less travel at the top of the pedal for a firmer feel, and the rear vented brake rotors are 30 percent larger. The already massive vented front rotors get dual piston 48-mm calipers with performance friction pads, and the pistons themselves have high-temp dust boots and seals that pull the pads more effectively away from the discs for less heat buildup." From road and track review of the 13 with PP - http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/reviews/a18234/2013-ford-taurus-sho-with-performance-package/

And From the ford website:
Not sure if the 15 PP has even bigger brakes or if it is the same as 13 and 14.

Late to to party...

But this description applies to the brake upgrades made to 13 plus models, both PP and non.
I've never driven a pre 13. While my 13 PP stops well for such a heavy car, I wouldn't exactly describe them as exemplary. Can't imagine how the pre 13s feel. Heh

[2011TAURUSSEL]

For what its worth I just ordered Brake Performance  full set of Slotted Rotors and Ceramic pads on all four corners of my 13 SEL.   I will advise when installed and "Ops Checked"  $355.17 for the set.

[CL Donttry]

I have EBC slotted and drilled rotors on my with the performance pads 2012 and love them and it cost me $1000.00 installed.

[FoMoCoSHO]

Here's the 2013 Taurus product sheet....

http://www.at.ford.com/news/Publications/Publications/2013TaurusSHO.pdf

Different pads only as the entire line was beefed up.

So aftermarket pads and rotors should be the same between PP and non-PP

[SHOdded]

Power Stop has 2 offerings for 2013:
TOP COP
Front : K6374-37  Front & Rear : K6375-37  Rear : K6376-37
Z23 Evolution Sport
Front : K6374  Front & Rear : K6375  Rear : K6376

Rotors are the same, pads are different:  Z23 for "regular", Z37 for Top Cop

[wasinger3000]

How much of an improvement are the PP pads over the non PP pads? Just higher heat resistance I assume?

I'm debating on getting wither EBC Yellowstuff or the Carbotech XP8 although the XP8'S are double the price they are a premium pads with real track results.

[AJP turbo]

Try the ebc blue stuff...they are a track pad for the street and a new line from ebc...had them on my g...they were nice...when my brakes need replaced I will have them again...oh yes I will have them

[wasinger3000]

Try the ebc blue stuff...they are a track pad for the street and a new line from ebc...had them on my g...they were nice...when my brakes need replaced I will have them again...oh yes I will have them

Just looked them up. Looks like a good pad, they don't make them for our cars yet. Just called their office. :/

Did I tell you that Hawk Performace out right told me their website is wrong and they don't make a pad for the SHO and they won't change the part number because it would cost them to much money... hah.