carbotech has a new panther plus compound, less dusting and talking. i really enjoyed the stopping power of my old panthers, but first stop of the day, there was no heat and they were a little slow. but that was only in the am, after my sho sat over night. iam running the hawk hps and it is definately a downgrade from carbotech in terms of stopping ability. if the panther plus compounds are really less dusting, that would be a hot setup. i have the 96 upgrade on my 94, all 94-95s should upgrade, very simple and more brake swept area. but just remember there is many other variables that effect stoppping ability. brake fluid, brake lines, how much airflow is going to your brake disc/caliper, suspension and probably most important tires. the compound of the tires, the size(treadwidth and sidewall height), air pressure. the best upgrade that you can do for better braking and better handling and better acceleration is good tires. a performance tire, not a touring tire. to accurately compare braking ability everything needs to be the same. to bleed my brakes i use the russell speedbleeders, very easy to bleed by one person (they have a bleeder screw with a check valve that operates when you open the screw about 1/4-1/2 turn) you should bleed your brakes at least once a year, more if your sho is in a humid environment. and upgrade your brakes before you upgrade your engine, we have more than enough power to over power stock brakes, no matter what year. brakes can and will save you!! three cheers for brakes!!!
jon
