[Shotimes] Front 96+ upgrade

[Donald Mallinson]

Bruce,

Do NOT put the 94/95 size pads by anyone on the 96 brake 
upgrade.  Yes, they will fit, but they leave a band of the 
disk untouched on the outer edge.  Eventually this will 
create a lip on the outer edge of the disk that can 
seriously effect braking under some circumstances.

Use the OEM Ford 96 and up brake pads.  They give superb 
braking ability, are resistant enough to heat to handle 
short on-track sessions, and don't dust as much as other 
brands.  They also last a long time, so value for 
performance, they are a GOOD value.  I don't say that about 
many Ford OEM parts.

The PF Carbon Metallic pads are so cold natured that I don't 
recommend them, braking performance suffers in cold weather 
and the first few stops of the day.

Carbotech is no longer available in the type of pad I really 
love, but there are other aftermarket pads that you might 
consider, but these are really only needed if you go racing 
seriously, for street use, the OEM pads are just about perfect.

Don Mallinson

Bruce Malachuk wrote:
> Anyone have any input on what I should do for brake pads in the front for my
> 96+ upgrade? I was just going to use the Ford pads (SM) that are on my 94
> calipers (replaced at 55k by PO) which are still in really really great shape,
> but I can get the PFC Cabron Metallic pads at autozone today for $30. Granted
> that they are the 601 size and not the 598, but I figure that I'm not really
> missing out on that much extra sweep at least for now. Alternatively I could
> wait a few weeks and then order up a set of the Carbotech F-Streets whenever
> Josh has them back in stock. Kinda need thoughts on this quick cause I'm
> thining of heading to Autozone right now.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Bruce
> 94 Opal Frost MTX
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