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Originally posted by cheap:
If you're on a budget wouldn't it be cheaper to WAIT and do the brake upgrade/5-lug conversion at the same time? Or just not do the 5-lug conversion at all?

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It would be cheaper to wait but my brakes are squeaking and rotors are glazed a bit. Plus I have 4 lug Cobra Rs with good tires and would hate to give that up right now. Unless you got the hooks on a 5-lug conversion and wheels.
 

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Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
so go get your rotors refinished and new pads for like $125 and wait until you can get the whole 5-lug upgrade
 

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Posted by x2kstangx (Member # 1251) on :
 
Anyone else? I just want to know if the 4-lug caliper upgrade is even worth it.
 

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Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
I did the MkVII 73mm calipers, dimpled GT rotors. Much better. There is a little more pedal travel w/ the larger pistons but it definitely stops faster and I can better modulate, now. Very noticable at the track- easier to hit the second return road. I am quitte pleased w/ the results. Be sure to use good pads- I like the carbon metallic, but the create a lot of dust. (I was using them before the swap.)

ps- I got my calipers for $30 out of the junkyard.

[ September 11, 2003, 10:24 AM: Message edited by: FasterDamnit ]
 

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Posted by x2kstangx (Member # 1251) on :
 
I just read the tech article at www.fordmuscle.com. Thanks for the info!
 

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Posted by VenGeance (Member # 1724) on :
 
Get an up-grade on the front rotors to more larger disks. Much like the sloted or cross drilled rotors. I hear that it can really improve stopping distance. But check if they are available for 4-lug rotors. I'm sure some performance shops should have it.
 

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Posted by badazz (Member # 1773) on :
 
well N20 told me you can upgrade on the rotors to a slotted or crossdrilled or both and you can use a 98 GT caliper and it hella improves yer braking.
 

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Posted by x2kstangx (Member # 1251) on :
 
Anyone know any shops in the bay that stocks slotted rotors? I plan on gettin' a BJ tomorrow.
 

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Posted by x2kstangx (Member # 1251) on :
 
BJ meaning Brake Job...
 

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Posted by badazz (Member # 1773) on :
 
hahhaha..i was gonna basterdize yer thread with a smartass comment..what part of the bay yer in?
 

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Posted by x2kstangx (Member # 1251) on :
 
I work in San Jose but live in Newark. So anywhere in South and East bay. A BJ tonight wouldn't be too bad either.
 

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Posted by Red97SVT (Member # 2811) on :
 

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Originally posted by VenGeance:
Get an up-grade on the front rotors to more larger disks. Much like the sloted or cross drilled rotors. I hear that it can really improve stopping distance. But check if they are available for 4-lug rotors. I'm sure some performance shops should have it.

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