Options and opinions on brake system upgrade

[SeanDev]

While I have focused on engine enhancements. I'm stuck with what is best brake upgrade options and what the members here like the most.
My 2018 does not have PP but my 2015 ex cruiser has PP brakes and their is a big difference in braking I my opinion. I'm looking to drastically improve my SHOs braking as to me good brakes avoid alot of accidents. If you guys could let me know what you've used, use, or recommend. My budget will cap at $1,500. Thanks for your help.

 

[SilvererSHO]

While I have focused on engine enhancements. I'm stuck with what is best brake upgrade options and what the members here like the most.
My 2018 does not have PP but my 2015 ex cruiser has PP brakes and their is a big difference in braking I my opinion. I'm looking to drastically improve my SHOs braking as to me good brakes avoid alot of accidents. If you guys could let me know what you've used, use, or recommend. My budget will cap at $1,500. Thanks for your help.

The PP brakes are mostly just the pads. There are enough opinions here to help you decide on a pair. Instead of spending $1,500 on anything why not just try new pads or new pads and rotors all the way around? Way under $1,500. Figure out a better master cylinder to use to get rid of the mushy pedal in all of the years 2010-2019 with the money left over. As long as you're not running a 2010-2012 with original brakes that haven't been upgraded to the 2013+ model brakes the $ hitty master cylinder is the weak point in the system. For street use at least. Not talking about the fade that will develop during autocross. Different pads and rotors for that also.

 

[SeanDev]

The PP brakes are mostly just the pads. There are enough opinions here to help you decide on a pair. Instead of spending $1,500 on anything why not just try new pads or new pads and rotors all the way around? Way under $1,500. Figure out a better master cylinder to use to get rid of the mushy pedal in all of the years 2010-2019 with the money left over. As long as you're not running a 2010-2012 with original brakes that haven't been upgraded to the 2013+ model brakes the $ hitty master cylinder is the weak point in the system. For street use at least. Not talking about the fade that will develop during autocross. Different pads and rotors for that also.

Your correct my interceptor brakes where firm and gripped. My 2018 SHOs brake is mushy and feel like my brakes on my 2013 sel. But there is different size rotors, calipers, pads on PP just by comparing when I have my cars side by side. I need to look into if PP upgrade on non PP will work.

 

[SilvererSHO]

Your correct my interceptor brakes where firm and gripped. My 2018 SHOs brake is mushy and feel like my brakes on my 2013 sel. But there is different size rotors, calipers, pads on PP just by comparing when I have my cars side by side. I need to look into if PP upgrade on non PP will work.

The brake rotor diameter is the same on all PP and non-PP from 2013+ on. Your 2013 SEL should be 1 inch smaller than your 2013+ SHO. They're the size of the older 2010-2012 SHO's.

 

[RonPorter]

Just better pads. Guys have even used the PP pads successfully on the the track. There are far better pads out there.

 

[SHOMurph]

Aaron Schwartz Wilwood brakes are a good upgrade. I really like mine. Total with his kit and calipers was about 1k. Stock wheels do not fit however. You'll need aftermarket.

 

[SeanDev]

Thanks for all the info, I'll go pads and rotor route. I was looking at Wilwood but was concerned about clearance. And for anyone wondering I do own 3 versions of the Taurus. 2013 SEL AWD, 2015 Police sedan 3.7 AWD, 2018 SHO non-PP. I'm a big car fan, and those trunks come in handy for road trips. My SEL is going to my kid, the police is used for camping and the SHO, nobody will drive but me.

 

[aaron240]

Brake kits can be found here on my website.. https://schwartzep.com/big-brake-adapter-brackets
If a 20-25mm spacer is ran, oem wheels could potentially fit with this kit.