Guest XR6T Monster Guests Posted 01/06/04 06:17 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 06:17 AM After spending hours on this website over the last two weeks (while waiting for the arrival of my new turbo toy ) I have read a fair bit about problems with brake shuddering.Yesterday I mentioned this to the dealer who told me that there was a bad problem with the brakes but as of October last year Ford made the pads thicker and out of a different composite.I am interested to know from those that have purchased a XR6T in the last 4 - 5 months if you have had problems with brake shudders or was the dealer dealing me a load of Thanks for your replies. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11072-do-later-models-have-better-brakes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahilson Member 42 Member For: 21y 29d Location: Perth WA Posted 01/06/04 06:24 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 06:24 AM Only had the T for a month now (about 2500km) and still loving it.Never had any hint of brake problems or any other issue apart from minor delivery items to be fixed up at first service.Trip computer detailing fantastic mileage (avge of 12.9l/100) although not racing - the occasional squirt to bring a smile to the dial. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11072-do-later-models-have-better-brakes/#findComment-129105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 4m 5d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 01/06/04 06:32 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 06:32 AM I heard the later cars have different brake calipers, haven't heard about different pads but that makes sense. Some have complained that the pedal feels too "hard" now and they feel they have to press the pedal very hard to make the car stop. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11072-do-later-models-have-better-brakes/#findComment-129110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkey Member 337 Member For: 21y 3m 15d Posted 01/06/04 06:40 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 06:40 AM I have a December 03 build with about 12,000km on it.No sign of brake shudder. Brakes are a bit firm on the pedal to start with but you get used to it pretty quickly. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11072-do-later-models-have-better-brakes/#findComment-129118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cqae Member 229 Member For: 21y 5m 16d Posted 01/06/04 06:46 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 06:46 AM I have a DEC '03 ute with nearly 13,000km on it, no sign of brake shudder. I have hear that we got the newer desgined calipers, but am not certain, all I know is I have no shudder & hope it stays that way, 'cos to me, machining discs is not a fix, it is a quick patch that will cost us money in the long run. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11072-do-later-models-have-better-brakes/#findComment-129122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geea Site protagonist Lifetime Members 4,320 Member For: 21y 11m 10d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 01/06/04 07:41 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 07:41 AM I had a mate who has driven mine and also driven a newish (2004 build) "T". He said the newer ones brakes didnt feel right and that there seemed to be a bit of push before the brakes worked. He said the difference was very noticable.Geea. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11072-do-later-models-have-better-brakes/#findComment-129143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown BA In Your Face Member 6,195 Member For: 22y 1m 13d Gender: Male Location: Peninsula Posted 01/06/04 08:18 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 08:18 AM sharkey said: I have a December 03 build with about 12,000km on it.No sign of brake shudder. Brakes are a bit firm on the pedal to start with but you get used to it pretty quickly. I'm with him Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11072-do-later-models-have-better-brakes/#findComment-129166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 2m 22d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 01/06/04 08:22 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 08:22 AM From Oct 03, the callipers are different if my memory serves me correctly. They definately did change callipers sometime! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11072-do-later-models-have-better-brakes/#findComment-129170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dingah Guests Posted 01/06/04 08:28 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 08:28 AM Mar 04 - yes they are different callipers, no shudder squeal or any other issues. Pedal feels very firm but now used to it.Dingah Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11072-do-later-models-have-better-brakes/#findComment-129175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harasn Used to work at the Ford Proving Ground! Lifetime Members 306 Member For: 22y 1m 26d Gender: Male Location: Geelong Posted 01/06/04 08:37 AM Share Posted 01/06/04 08:37 AM As of about Nov last year they made the changes for the brake shudder fix. This being The same front calipers with high roll back pistons to pull the pads off the disc more,and different pads with a slightly different compound. There was something else they did but I forget it now! This resulted in a softer and dead feeling pedal. Not a hard pedal from straight away but one with more travel to get the brakes working! There are other, better plans ahead but they wont be coming till BA2 time! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11072-do-later-models-have-better-brakes/#findComment-129181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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