Need some pronto advice please

[gr8snkbite]

mine looks better....

[Johnny Dangerously]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

mine looks better....

I think the Shelby screening looks a little tacky on them.


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[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

mine looks better....

That does look really good!!



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[gr8snkbite]

[TOMMY GUN]

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[Boston Mike]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

So true.



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Well here's the last thing I got from you installed. My mech had the same thought.....don't put them on with worn pads, but he said he'd take a peek at them. He actually called and asked me if i use my brakes. I guess I have lots of life left on them......so on they went. I'll still get the Porterfields and have the pads installed sometime soon. Thanks for the rotors TG.....

[gr8snkbite]

alrighty then...forward progress....and it keeps going and going and going....

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

Well here's the last thing I got from you installed. My mech had the same thought.....don't put them on with worn pads, but he said he'd take a peek at them. He actually called and asked me if i use my brakes. I guess I have lots of life left on them......so on they went. I'll still get the Porterfields and have the pads installed sometime soon. Thanks for the rotors TG.....

I can't use them at the moment anyhow.


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[Boston Mike]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

alrighty then...forward progress....and it keeps going and going and going....

yup........it shocked the mechanic. No issues with anything on the test drives, so just waiting on my detailing to be done so I can test it all out myself.

TG, what's next up for sale?

[HSURB]

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

yup........it shocked the mechanic. No issues with anything on the test drives, so just waiting on my detailing to be done so I can test it all out myself.

TG, what's next up for sale?

Good news. I want to hear your impression of the KR Shifter.

HSURB®

[Boston Mike]

Originally Posted by HSURB

Good news. I want to hear your impression of the KR Shifter.

HSURB®

Can I do an impression of Cartman instead? I think it would be easier.

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

yup........it shocked the mechanic. No issues with anything on the test drives, so just waiting on my detailing to be done so I can test it all out myself.

TG, what's next up for sale?

We'll see when I get the car back....



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[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

yup........it shocked the mechanic. No issues with anything on the test drives, so just waiting on my detailing to be done so I can test it all out myself.

TG, what's next up for sale?

he'll have stripping, struts, frame rails, hood, corner panels...all real cheap..

[Boston Mike]

Just picked up the monkeymobile. So happy to have her back (the Hyundai Sonata was just not cutting it). Quick thoughts from my quick (2 mile) drive from the dealer to my office:

1). clutch is much easier to depress than before
2). LOVE the KR shifter. Wish I had the FRPP shifter handle/knob, but the black one is on back order from the factory apparantly, so I'll have to stick with the stock for now. I don't know how best to describe it. It feels tighter. Definitely noticable shorter throws, feel much more confident hitting gears right on.
3). LOVE the look of the crossdrilled/slotted rotors........looks like it was meant to look. Pedal feels more firm, but given that they're the same pads, I'm going to chalk this up to the loosey goosey brakes on the Hyundai rental.
4). No noises other than the clunk when I found out that they stacked up my stock rotors in the trunk :doh:

[gr8snkbite]

now go have fun...i am..to nice a day FINALLY to sit here..time for some datalogging...

[Boston Mike]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

now go have fun...i am..to nice a day FINALLY to sit here..time for some datalogging...

unfortunately, gotta sit here for 7+ more hours.............high today is due to reach 92. Tomorrow is supposed to be my fun day, if weather holds out. I've got a 12 noon class at the Texas Motor Speedway (Team Texas High Performance Driving School). I'm hoping I'll be able to snap a few pics out at the track..........................

[gr8snkbite]

cool...have fun with that...

[GT500GATOR]

Originally Posted by SLB8SNK

It is not just Ford vehicles with brake dust issues, all OEM pads for the most part create more dust than many after market pads. It has to do with the "feel", "stopping power", "life of", and "brake setup" the OEM chooses. Most pads are designed to give before the rotors, thus the material composite is soft enough to give and wear, before the metal rotors, thus saving cost, giving a good feel, and provide maximum stopping. The material used (since they can not sure asbestos) has less metallic compounds and more wear is caused, thus the dust. You can get aftermarket pads with more metallic compound, will wear less quick, but will surely increase stopping distance and cause more wear to the rotors. Really is personal feel, cost, and what you prefer to give first. As an OEM, they choose as stated above.

Thanks for the info. I understand why brake pads wear, just that I noticed that newer Fords definately have more brake dust.....just not sure why. I have owned lots of vehicles and my 2007 GT500 and 2008 F150 have the worst brake dust that I have ever had on any vehicle. Of course I love both vehicles....just a pain to keep the rims looking good....have to clean them several times a week.

Thanks to everybody for all the great info on brakes.....thanks Boston Mike for starting this thread....was good timing for me....since I am getting ready to buy new pads...and maybe rotors.

[Alloy Dave]

Originally Posted by HSURB

I've heard nothing but good things about the Porterfield pads.

Then you haven't read my posts in other threads.

Mike, I have my Ford original pads and might consider selling them if you are interested.

[Alloy Dave]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

he'll have stripping, struts, frame rails, hood, corner panels...all real cheap..

maybe the headlights can be used on the Sharun doll?