Need To Upgrade Brakes On A Budget

[ravenhard]

I just realised something and I thought I would share. Looks like Fraud really cheaped out when adding rear brakes on the FG turbos. I bought RJS's standard front/rear brakes and was going to throw them on my car. Discovered that the rear brakes are actually exactly the same sh*tty ones as the BA. 303mm x 14.5mm. I thought they were going to be at least like the territorys or BF XR6T that had 328mm x 24mm

Way to move forward FORD!

[bugster70]

Ok, but this quote states (apparently so may be incorrect) that there's a DBA 4000 series 330mm upgrade (havn't found a 330mm disc in their catalogue ), that they're compatible with the stock calipers?

Sorry for the delay replying, been offline for a few days. I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure the kit you're looking at is aftermarket/not sanctioned by Ford. Those 330mm rotors may well be compatible with the stock calipers but a) you'll need additional brackets for the calipers to make them work (I think these may be supplied as part of that kit) and b) you'll probably find the rotor isn't as thick as the 'premium' 325mm ones. As for DAB making a 330mm rotor in their 4000 series, I really don't know - I can only assume that it's not listed in their catalogue, they don't make them?

Either way, if you're sticking with stock calipers, my inclination would be to keep the same size rotors but to upgrade to the DBA 4000 series items (make sure you buy decent pads too) and not to stuff around with that kit. Better still, go the whole premium bigger caliper/325mm rotor setup. Braided lines make a nice difference to pedal feel too and, IMHO, complete the package.