What brakes are cheapest but best upgrade?
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Cheapest option would be to get a set of 05+ OEM brakes. The rotors are larger than yours, the calipers are larger with the fronts having 2 pistons, and the pad don't create mountains of dust like yours do. They're a direct bolt on upgrade, although you do have to cut back part of the dust shield to make the rotor fit.
Another option is this one: http://www.racingbrake.com/One_piece_Rotors_s/3359.htm. You can get this for front and rear, and down the road upgrade the calipers. It's not cheap, but it's cheaper than a full blown BBK setup, and you can upgrade in stages with it.
Another option is this one: http://www.racingbrake.com/One_piece_Rotors_s/3359.htm. You can get this for front and rear, and down the road upgrade the calipers. It's not cheap, but it's cheaper than a full blown BBK setup, and you can upgrade in stages with it.
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If you're not looking for heavy track use, the 05+ OEMs will be your best upgrade for the price.
If you have serious road race / autocross aspirations, save up for the BBKs or other, expensive ones. If you're just looking for something safer, and less dusty for on-road, save your money and just go OEM.
If you have serious road race / autocross aspirations, save up for the BBKs or other, expensive ones. If you're just looking for something safer, and less dusty for on-road, save your money and just go OEM.
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Don't expect significant WOAH factor when stepping up to the 05+ Brakes. IIRC, performance testing was about the same with the 03-04 and 05+ brakes.
Difference would be with fade and consistancy since the 05+ rotors are bigger and the dual piston caliper spread the clamp force out.
Difference would be with fade and consistancy since the 05+ rotors are bigger and the dual piston caliper spread the clamp force out.
Last edited by Mustang5L5; 07-26-2009 at 02:38 PM.
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Don't expect significant WOAH factor when stepping up to the 05+ Brakes. IIRC, performance testing was about the same with the 03-04 and 05+ brakes.
Difference would be with fade and consistancy since the 05+ rotors are bigger and the dual piston caliper spread the clamp force out.
Difference would be with fade and consistancy since the 05+ rotors are bigger and the dual piston caliper spread the clamp force out.
But the important part is the fact that you still get the world class 60-0 w/o the massive dust and rotor wear when going to the 05+ non awd brake setup.
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