[Shotimes] 96+ PFCM brake pads

Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com
Tue, 1 Jul 2003 11:03:29 -0400


A back-up to the back-up.  They must really be bad.  : )


Mike Wojton
Toledo, Ohio

-'95 Green MTX  3/01-1/03
   ShoShop y-pipe

-'95 White MTX
   '96 Brake Upgrade

"Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan




Christian Andretta <passport@optonline.net> wrote on 07/01/2003 11:00:35 
AM:

> Use the Ford pads, or a set of Raybestos PG PLus (if you are going to 
spend
> the money on these just get Ford pads)  The 19.99 pads at AZ are OK for
> grocery fetching but for highway drivin they are dangerous IMO.  They
> modulate very poorly and will fade after one 65-0 stop.  The compound is 
an
> organic/semi met mix.  I have a set as a back up to the back ups.
> 
> Chris A
> 99 SF
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com
> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 10:47 AM
> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] 96+ PFCM brake pads
> 
> 
> Well I have to try to get this damn thing back on the road tonight.
> I think I'll just get whatever they have in the 598 size and worry
> about getting some good pads later.
> 
> Yeah, if you get into the brake survey, there is a little note about
> not having them in the 598 size and to use the other.
> 
> http://www.shotimes.com/brakes/survey/brakes4.html
> 
> 
> Mike Wojton
> Toledo, Ohio
> 
> -'95 Green MTX  3/01-1/03
>    ShoShop y-pipe
> 
> -'95 White MTX
>    '96 Brake Upgrade
> 
> "Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan
> 
> 
> 
> 
> "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net> wrote on 07/01/2003 10:29:51 AM:
> 
> > No, those are the smaller '94-95 front pads that do fit the caliper, 
but
> > defeat part of the purpose of the '96 upgrade.
> >
> > The FAQ brake survey says to use 601 pads?? Flat-ass wrong!!
> >
> > AZ doesn't carry any decent pads in the 598 size.
> > http://www.nationalfleetparts.com/performance_friction.asp has the
> correct
> > PFCM 598 pad (look under '97 Tbird Super Coupe), but going mail-order
> opens
> > it up to Ford pads, Porterfields, EBC from Tire Rack, etc.
> >
> > Ron Porter
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 9:28 AM
> > To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Shotimes] 96+ PFCM brake pads
> >
> >
> > I apologize if this has been brought up recently.
> >
> > Autozone doesn't carry the PFCM brake pads for the 96 SHO brakes.
> > The brake survey on the FAQ says to use #6014 pads.  Is this a good
> > thing?  Are these the correct size for these rotors?
> >
> >
> > Mike Wojton
> > Toledo, Ohio
> >
> > -'95 Green MTX  3/01-1/03
> >    ShoShop y-pipe
> >
> > -'95 White MTX
> >    '96 Brake Upgrade
> >
> > "Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan
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