Performance brakes for cars?

[BCFAST]

First-things-first: get 100% out of the system you have, then make the determination if you need mo-bigga-bedda brakes. Not well-versedin things Ford, but doesnt the CV share front brakes with the Must. GT? If so, use a high-performance pad set, coupled with racing brake fluid (AP550, SuperBlue, etc). Also, some fabricating of air ducts to the brakes is wise. The front brakes do about 85% of the stopping, and with a heavy car like yours, plus it being an automatic (no engine braking to help out) puts an extra strain on the brakes. Heat is the enemy, and a big help will be to stop some of the weight transfer during braking: stiffen the suspension to prevent forward roll under braking... keeping the vehicle more level. Also, the warping of your front rotors is from getting them very hot, then sitting at the stop light with your foot on the brake... pop it up to neutral and get your foot off the pedal after a hard stop.

 

[Dave B]

Can anyone advise of a good manufacturer/system/distributor(?) of performance brakes for cars? I was told that Ford Motor Sports made the items I need for the Crown Vic in question, but they no longer make them. I need pads/rotors that won't give brake fade, and the stupid rotors on this thing continually warp.

Advice definitely desired!

 

[Dave B]

Thanks... . this thing has the police package on it. I was told it should already have had decent brakes, but several different folks have said that this year CV had nothing but brake problems. I thought it did in fact share the same system as the GT... I'll investigate that further.

Seeya

 

[Dave B]

Found a good source locally for performance pads n rotors... they stock Performance Friction stuff; and from what I've read today it is apparently top notch equipment. May give that a try.

 

[Idaho Native]

Dave,

I've done a little research for upgrading the brakes on my '95 Impala SS... the best I can find are made by Brembo. You can find them at better performance parts stores. I'm pretty sure you can get them for nearly any make and model. Biggest problem... very spendy!! #ad


Loren

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1999 24V 2500 QC HD,5 Spd, Luverne Steps, Predator Topper
1995 Impala SS, Dark Cherry Metallic
1995 Dutchmen 26 foot travel trailer (the "excuse" for the diesel!!)
1997 Honda Shadow ACE 1100
(Too Many Toys)

 

[Bad340fish]

I just put a set of Willwood Disc Brakes on the front of my 68 Barracuda. It was a conversion over from drums. The willwood kit ROCK #ad
It was completly bolt on and the parts were of top quality. I tore a piston up in the motor soon after i installed them, So I haven't gotten to drive them a whole lot. I do know one thing THEY ARE BETTER THAN DRUMS lol. I would check them out, they make a very nice product.


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Clark
1999 2500 QC SB 5spd Flowmaster 3 chamber, K&N Re-0880
1968 Barracuda Formula S Viper Blue 11. 98@112

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