Brembo's - Is This A Buy?

[BadPiggy]

Just found this and it appears to be a great buy, but I'm asking you guys opinions?

Also, can any of you explain the best rotor to get?
Slotted/Dimpled?
Slotted/Cross Drilled?

http://www.tpsmotorsports.com/tps-14...2-mustang.html

[cmg427]

Looks pretty good to me, not great. You can get take off kits on ebay for less with very little to no miles on them but I prefer new if its not too much more. As far as rotors go most will say slotted and not drilled because the drilled can crack. I dont know how likely you are to crack them for street driving though I think its more to do with the heat when on a road course. If I had to do it over again I would've got drilled and slotted.

I also prefer the red calipers of the Roush brakes so that they show up easier. Check out pics of the Roush Hyper Series with the 4 piston black and they get lost IMO. http://www.garyyeomansford.com/new/F...19e2347675.htm

[DiMora]

Just found this and it appears to be a great buy, but I'm asking you guys opinions?

Also, can any of you explain the best rotor to get?
Slotted/Dimpled?
Slotted/Cross Drilled?

http://www.tpsmotorsports.com/tps-14...2-mustang.html

Yes, that is a fair price. Take-offs (used) fetch $800 - 900 on Ebay. If you get a deal, you might beat that a bit. Some guys have acquired a set for ~$500 on some forums.

I have ordered from Mac at TPS before; I had no issues.

I would get slotted or dimpled /slotted, but not drilled. Drilled can crack if you track them.

[fivelinkcobra]

Look at these take offs http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2012-Mu...a5c880&vxp=mtr or http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-12-Mustan...5aff8c&vxp=mtr

The price of the ones you listed is a fair price but not a steal. The nice benefit of the Brembo stetup is pads and rotors are available from the dealer and local auto parts stores.

Jim

[WVTrakPak]

It is not a buy if you are going to open track.

[Mikes07427R]

It is not a buy if you are going to open track.

Just a question from the rookie why wouldn't it be a buy?

[Meximus]

Not sure on this. What's the shipping cost? You have to take that into consideration. Also, what's the final price with all the basic options? If you're trying to get a better performing custom package, then they different options to pick from. AM has the Ford Racing Brembo's for like $1,180 shipped. This has everything needed. I'm hoping to find a deal on this for Black Friday. That's what I"m going with.

As for the ebay options, one seems complete but might end up costing what a new set cost once the bidding is complete. I'm not sure about the other one. Seems to be missing alot and the condition seems iffy.

[Meximus]

I guess these guys offer free shipping, just checked. I would call them up. It seems like they might be brand new take offs. Not sure if they include Goodridge stainless steel brake lines like Ford Racing or the upgraded rear pads. All in all, price is near market price. Not really a deal.

Here you go:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/svt-brakekit-0509gt.html

[WVTrakPak]

Just a question from the rookie why wouldn't it be a buy?

They will not take the pounding of open track or hpde sessions. The used ones on ebay are GT500 guys that track. For the street they would be fine, maybe even occasional track duty but not often. If track time is in the future you really need the Trak Pak 6 pistons.

[cmg427]

If you want to check out the trak pak brakes that WVtrakpak mentioned click on my profile pic and it will show you a close up. I may never end up using them for what they are intended for but I love the look. I 2nd Maximus on waiting till black Friday sales, I wouldnt buy anything right now.

[FordFan]

The kit looks like a OK buy for someone looking to upgrade from stock GT brakes. If you have Roush 4 piston move on and upgrade you pads and add braided lines.
Don't be fooled the Trak Pak's (Stop Tech 6) are nice but not necessary for a guy that plans to run regular track days.
The HP+ or better pads on the Brembo's or 4 piston Roush (Stop Tech 4) with plain or slotted rotors are plenty good for track outings. Tires and setup will also play a big factor.

[Shrek427R]

Mike Mak was my 427R Internet salesman at Frontier Ford. He is a great guy and offers first rate service.
I recommend his shop.

[Mikes07427R]

Okay so to ensure that I am tracking you can get the 4 piston brakes for track days you don't really have to go up to the 6 piston unless you really want to spend the money Of course the setup and the tires would also make a difference, but I am looking at upgrading the brakes as soon as I can. Just making sure that I am tracking on all the info

[WVTrakPak]

When I was on track last time at VIR I got to play a lot with a Boss 302 LS. One of the things he commented about on my car was the brakes that he was amazed at how deep i could go before braking. He said he almost went off track twice trying to brake as late as I did. The Boss has these same brakes. I think Kerry is right that the Brembos with the right pads and ducting can be good and they are safe, but If you are going to track a lot, i would go ahead and spend the money for the Stop Techs. For me....they are necessary, and they look cool too!