Brake Suggestions.

[Grifter]

I have a '92 SHO in need of some front brakes. I did a search and couldnt find much information.

I would love to do the '96 Brake Upgrade but I dont have the time and money right now. I figure if I'm changing the brakes I mine as well upgrade. I saw some Brembo Rotors on Mid-West's website, are they stock size, are they good rotors? They're the only ones I've looked at so far. $130 seems like a lot. Suggestions on Pads and Rotors would be awesome.

Thanks guys.

<small>[ March 20, 2004, 08:43 PM: Message edited by: Grifter ]</small>

 

[Grifter]

I just took a look at SHO Shop's brake upgrade, it seems like a pretty good deal. $160 for pads and rotors. Anyone know about their kit?

 

[luigisho]

Forget that. Get a set of Performance Friction pads from the local autoparts store and a new set of cheap rotors. Save a few bucks and do the front upgrade later. The extra stopping power is well worth IMHO.

 

[Grifter]

Ok, thanks.

Do you have any company names I should be looking for? Arent "cheap" rotors known to warp?

 

[luigisho]

The point is the oem sized rotors are going to warp or wear quickly any way you slice it. I'm sure driving/braking habits can accelerate this, but it will happen with any of these cars. So, if you're not going to upgrade to another setup, keep your costs lower and use a quality pad and a sensibly priced rotor. The AutoZone cheapies are not bad for the money. Paying several times the price will not provide enough benefits to justify the cost. I love the 13" setup I'm running and I think a '96 upgrade size or larger should have been standard issue-- considering the acceleration capabilities of the powerplant and the weight of the car.

<small>[ March 21, 2004, 04:56 PM: Message edited by: luigisho ]</small>

 

[Grifter]

Ok, thanks. So you think I should go with some AZ rotors and performance pads? Any specific company for pads?

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

Hawk pads hail

Get 'em from tire-rack thumb

 

[Grifter]

Cool, thanks NotSo.

Are you talking about these: http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brakes.jsp?autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Taurus+SHO&autoYear=1992&autoModClar=&make=Hawk&model=HPS+Street+brake+pads

<small>[ March 21, 2004, 10:36 PM: Message edited by: Grifter ]</small>

 

[Grifter]

Dumb question but: Does an axle set mean one side or the whole front end? I'm guessing one side, or one axle. oh If so then that's $110 for the pads plus shipping. Then the rotors. It seems like SHO Shop's kit is a better deal.

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

Yes, those are the pads. You should love them wink

An "Axle set" will be a 4 pads set. Good for 2 wheels.

<small>[ March 21, 2004, 10:49 PM: Message edited by: NotSoSlowSHO ]</small>

 

[Grifter]

Ok, ok, when they word it like that I get all confused.

Alright got the pads now for the rotors..

 

[luigisho]

Hawks are great pads. A little too much for me to spend on street driving though. I like the performance friction- cabon metallic pads for daily driving. http://www.nationalfleetparts.com/pfc3.asp?make=Ford&model=Taurus&year=1992&

A more agressive pad will eat the rotors a little quicker. The AZ cheap units are ~$20/each IIRC.

 

[Grifter]

Thanks.

 

[Grifter]

I just ordered the Performance Friction Pads. I also bought some rotors today as well.

 

[K-Dawg]

I have stock sized AZ rotors on the back of my SHO. They work fine and rust much less than the Brembos on the front.

 

[Grifter]

I just got some stock sized Bendix rotors from Car Parts. I just need Brakes I'm not going to be picky, I didnt know if there was a good set up though.

The Brembo's rust eh?

 

[luigisho]

Actually the better rotors seem to rust more. I thought I read it was due to higher iron content which could be a good thing. I think it was in a post here not long ago.