Need some pronto advice please

[Boston Mike]

Well, I just learned that I will not use OEM brake pads for my GT500. Dealer quoted 226 for the fronts and 149 for the rear pads (only 120 to install my "new" rotors and new pads, which seems okay). Need a good recommendation for pads that I can pick up locally. #1 concern is dust, #2 is wear rate. I'm not really gonna be a racer, so I think the performance benefit of the Mintex for the fronts will be wasted on me with a faster wear rate (maybe I'm wrong, but this is my DD). Anyone have any thoughts?? I'd like to get these installed while they are doing my TSB (they are re-installing my tranny as we speak and have already made the cuts for my hpipe, so time is running low).

Thanks!!

[JTB]

I use Porterfields and I'm happy.

[frydguy79]

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

Well, I just learned that I will not use OEM brake pads for my GT500. Dealer quoted 226 for the fronts and 149 for the rear pads (only 120 to install my "new" rotors and new pads, which seems okay). Need a good recommendation for pads that I can pick up locally. #1 concern is dust, #2 is wear rate. I'm not really gonna be a racer, so I think the performance benefit of the Mintex for the fronts will be wasted on me with a faster wear rate (maybe I'm wrong, but this is my DD). Anyone have any thoughts?? I'd like to get these installed while they are doing my TSB (they are re-installing my tranny as we speak and have already made the cuts for my hpipe, so time is running low).

Thanks!!

i posted up a pad install for you awhile ago
are they too soft for you








portefields seem to have a following

[Boston Mike]

Originally Posted by frydguy79

i posted up a pad install for you awhile ago
are they too soft for you








portefields seem to have a following

I saw it, I chose not to say anything. Child pornography is bad.




Porterfields.....okay, that's 2 votes for yes.

I'm just dumbfounded on the cost of the Ford parts......>I guess I shouldn't be after all these years of Ford ownership.

[frydguy79]

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

I saw it, I chose not to say anything. Child pornography is bad.




Porterfields.....okay, that's 2 votes for yes.

I'm just dumbfounded on the cost of the Ford parts......>I guess I shouldn't be after all these years of Ford ownership.

wait till you price them caddy pads

[Boston Mike]

Originally Posted by frydguy79

wait till you price them caddy pads

Yeah, I know.....not too psyched about that one...

[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

I saw it, I chose not to say anything. Child pornography is bad.




Porterfields.....okay, that's 2 votes for yes.

I'm just dumbfounded on the cost of the Ford parts......>I guess I shouldn't be after all these years of Ford ownership.

The price of Ford parts are rediculous...
I'm still on my original pads, guess I dont drive enough

[Boston Mike]

Originally Posted by Super Snake

The price of Ford parts are rediculous...
I'm still on my original pads, guess I dont drive enough

I'm only changing out since I'm putting on the slotted/crossdrilled rotors (since they already have the car in the air.....). 11k miles, I shouldn't need new ones, but always a good idea when putting on new rotors I've heard.

[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

I'm only changing out since I'm putting on the slotted/crossdrilled rotors (since they already have the car in the air.....). 11k miles, I shouldn't need new ones, but always a good idea when putting on new rotors I've heard.

Good point
my parts management department highly recommends I be very selective on what goes acrossed her desk for approval. No way on Gods green earth I could replace a rotor and break pad that wasn't used up.

[HSURB]

I've heard nothing but good things about the Porterfield pads. I would like to get those some day so a simple drive around the block doesn't turn into a complete coating of all four rims and the entire back of the vehicle with break dust.

HSURB-BRAKE-O-RATOR™

[iceman]

I had porterfield and had no issues. Wnt to Mintex and have no issues. I feel like both are better on the brake dust than stock. Both stop about the same. I have not had any long enough to wear them out as this is my 3rd set in 12K miles....kinda like plugs I change em every year

[SLB8SNK]

Ford prices may be high, but for an otherwise stock set up, I would only use OEM pads. I have family in the friction material biz, and I know what goes into testing the material for each vehicle. I have to say one area I do not think the OEM cheapens up on is braking material. Just my .02. After all, if you can't stop the car, all you have is a sled!

[GT500GATOR]

Originally Posted by iceman

I had porterfield and had no issues. Wnt to Mintex and have no issues. I feel like both are better on the brake dust than stock. Both stop about the same. I have not had any long enough to wear them out as this is my 3rd set in 12K miles....kinda like plugs I change em every year

I too cannot wait till I need new brakes! The amount of dust is crazy.

Why are Ford brakes so bad with the dust? I have noticed when driving around that almost every Ford vehicle has the most brake dust.

I was going to wait till I need them....but just cannot wait anymore.

Iceman.....can you give a little review between the the Porterfields and the Mintex. They seem to be the 2 best choices from reading all different posts. Do you prefer one over the other? Pro and cons for each if any? (dust, wear, performance).

For me....performance and dust free are more important than wear. I do not mind buying brakes more often if they do not have the terrible dust and are good performers.

Thanks alot in advance for any info you or anybody else that has both types can provide.

Dennis

[Birdman]

I too have been using the Porterfield pads and I'm happy with them . About 75% less dust and the same stopping power as the OEM ones both on and off the track.

[The Bone]

Has anyone called brembo for a price on there pads?

[Super Snake]

sale on new pads

[Johnny Dangerously]

Originally Posted by Super Snake

sale on new pads

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[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Super Snake

The price of Ford parts are rediculous...
I'm still on my original pads, guess I dont drive enough

No way you have been to the track a couple times and still on the same pads??


I smell a rat. LOL
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[TOMMY GUN]

Porterfields.


front and rear together are about $220.


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[gr8snkbite]

using mintex...very little dust compared to stock....