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Started by geswek, March 22, 2014, 11:43:41 AM

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panther427

I swore when i lokked i dint see them listed. I looked at,that because i couldn't find ebc front rotors listed on any on line store
2013 SHO

SHOdded

I still do not see them listed in an actual store!  Don't know if the rotors actually hit production.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

geswek

Brakes are fine.

However I'm going to change them for appearance when they are done and need replacement.

dmharvey79

I've seen a people run into problems with those cheaper 'performance' aftermarket brake components. My personal approach, especially on newer vehicles like ours, is to either pay up for high-end stuff or stick with OEM parts. A lot of those cheaper slotted or cross-drilled rotors look cool but the core rotors they start with are not always the highest quality parts (prone to warping). I haven't had to shop brake parts for my SHO yet so I'm just talking in general terms here and tossing my comments out there as food for though.

geswek

Powerstop is pretty reputable. I had them on my F250 diesel.

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Needmoreboost

Any recommendations for just front pad replacements?  I have heard people mention porterfield before.  I may just turn the rotors and put on new pads.  Do not like the feel of the stock ones once they heat up a little. 
2014 Mustang GT/CS: white
Auto with custom Unleashed Tuning
Past honorable mentions: 13 SHO, 08 SRT4, 07 350Z, 03 Cobra, 03 Focus SVT, 00 GT Mustang, 91 LX Notch, etc.

SHOdded

Porterfield R4S pads?  AP1611/AP1612 F/R for 2013+; AP1376/AP1377 F/R for '10-'12 SHOs non PP, AP1158 Front only, with PP

http://porterfield-brakes.com/search.php
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

QuickSilver

I used Porterfield extensively on several project cars, their shop is only 1/2 mile from mine(when the wind blows the 'wrong' direction It stinks like truck brakes on a 5 mile downhill stretch :yuk:) and I've used the R4S's on most. If you *really* get them hot(roadrace on a long track like Fontana) they can overheat and chunk bits of themselves onto the rotors.  I don't think we have any RoadRace guys here tho?  Anyway, there will be MORE dust than stock and be prepared Geswek to have to listen to the crosdrilled rotors 'sing' every time you use them. Sounds cool at first, quickly becomes annoying if you do much window down driving.
AJ

2014 Ingot Silver Explorer Sport- LMS V3 Tune, AirRaid CAI, Hi_flow Catted DP's to Complete dual 2.5" exhaust, 19"X 9.5"TSW Panorama Rotary Forged/powdercoated Rims, Cree LED Foglights, Hoping for those Megan coilovers to be developed...

SwampRat

Quote from: QuickSilver on March 25, 2014, 12:08:49 PM
I used Porterfield extensively on several project cars, their shop is only 1/2 mile from mine(when the wind blows the 'wrong' direction It stinks like truck brakes on a 5 mile downhill stretch :yuk:) and I've used the R4S's on most. If you *really* get them hot(roadrace on a long track like Fontana) they can overheat and chunk bits of themselves onto the rotors.  I don't think we have any RoadRace guys here tho?  Anyway, there will be MORE dust than stock and be prepared Geswek to have to listen to the crosdrilled rotors 'sing' every time you use them. Sounds cool at first, quickly becomes annoying if you do much window down driving.


What is annoying to some is music to others .
2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

QuickSilver

Quote from: SwampRat on March 25, 2014, 01:10:30 PM
Quote from: QuickSilver on March 25, 2014, 12:08:49 PM
I used Porterfield extensively on several project cars, their shop is only 1/2 mile from mine(when the wind blows the 'wrong' direction It stinks like truck brakes on a 5 mile downhill stretch :yuk:) and I've used the R4S's on most. If you *really* get them hot(roadrace on a long track like Fontana) they can overheat and chunk bits of themselves onto the rotors.  I don't think we have any RoadRace guys here tho?  Anyway, there will be MORE dust than stock and be prepared Geswek to have to listen to the crosdrilled rotors 'sing' every time you use them. Sounds cool at first, quickly becomes annoying if you do much window down driving.


What is annoying to some is music to others .

Hence the open aftermarket clutchbasket covers on Ducati's, I think those guys are nuts :bangin:  I ride a Ducati and would never consider one of those...
AJ

2014 Ingot Silver Explorer Sport- LMS V3 Tune, AirRaid CAI, Hi_flow Catted DP's to Complete dual 2.5" exhaust, 19"X 9.5"TSW Panorama Rotary Forged/powdercoated Rims, Cree LED Foglights, Hoping for those Megan coilovers to be developed...

Boggus

I would love to have snazzier looking rotors on my 2013 PP SHO.   Someone with a PP be the guinea pig.

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2013 unleashed SHO PP

geswek

I'm not doing that LOL -- brakes are one thing I need working. HAHA

I do notice some fading in mine at high speeds; though maybe I'm not pushing down hard enough.

BiGMaC

Quote from: geswek on March 25, 2014, 09:22:59 PM
I'm not doing that LOL -- brakes are one thing I need working. HAHA

I do notice some fading in mine at high speeds; though maybe I'm not pushing down hard enough.
....or going too fast?...  :P

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

kinder

My R4-S Porterfields on my Legacy Spec.b served me fine even on the few track days I did with her. :)

For those looking to grab drilled/ slotted.... they do not provide better braking under most conditions. They do wear out pads faster, are noisier (cricketish sounds ;) ) and will help with cooling but remember.... brakes are a friction based tool. The more surface area the better the braking. Unless you really heat them up and thus need the drilled/ slotted for hot air venting. :P

Also if you are in a cold wet climate slots can actually hold water and can give you a moment of weak braking. Most noticeable for me was always right after a car wash. Driving out of the end the brakes needed two pumps. ;)
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