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[Handyman]

I know it's not a banshee but maybe you can help like you have in the past. I have a '01 GT and the brake rotors need to be resurfaced after 75k miles. I decided to get new rotors and now I don't know which brand/type to get. Iknow when I had my '01 eclipse the drilled and slotted were the way to go and I am wondering if that is still the way to go. My question to you is this.

1. What are some good rotors to go with?

2. Drilled and slotted or just slotted or does it really make a difference?

3. Where can I buy rotors besides summit racing and stylinconcepts?

4. where can I buy a brake control module with pump with ABS and traction control?

 

I will be using the stock calipers. I also need new suspension as well. any help here is greatly appreciated and thanks in advance

 

I posted these questions on a mustang website few days ago and no one has given me any help so I thought maybe everyone/anyone here can help me out.

Edited September 30, 2006 by Handyman

[Joshtruction]

Lucky for you I have been into aftermarket car part sales for years. You can get something like a powerslot rotor nice and cheap. They work good, and are a lot more durable than stock. I personally stay away from drilled rotors unless it is a racing application because they generally crack. If you want o get some nice 2 peice rotors I would suggest bear brakes eradispeeds. They are a 2 peice design that cools nice, and you can always buy new outer rings instead of a whole new rotor. saves you some cash in the long run. If you want to upgrade calipers too which will make a big difference and stay somewhat on a budget look into SSBC (stainless steel brake corporation) as they have some pretty budget kits compared to bear, brembo, willwood, and stoptech. In the front of my stang I run aerospace components drag brakes, and strange drag brakes in the rear on my strange 9" housing.

 

When you talk about a "new suspension" what exactly do you mean? Do you want to do some upgrades? If so do you want more of a drag racing suspension or do you want better hanluing around the turns? Let me know and I will help you out there too.

[Handyman]

I was looking at the powerslots and a couple others as far as rotors. I am on a bit of a budget but depending on the price and brand, etc., the budget may change but not too drastically. I don't want to get the very top of the line because the car will be sold within a year or two for a better, newer mustang(roush stage 3, cobra, saleen.) I don't really want to change out the calipers, I was trying to avoid that. Now if i was to keep the car I would change them out. The car is a daily driver for my wife so there is no racing(from her anyways) and there is no heavy braking being done. All four rotors will be changed out over a period of a couple pay checks.

Suspension.....All I was really looking for is to possible drop it a little to lower the center of gravity but mainly to improve overall handling.

 

You have any idea where I can get a brake control module with the ABS and traction control options?? That took a crap on us too.

Edited September 30, 2006 by Handyman

[Joshtruction]

I was looking at the powerslots and a couple others as far as rotors. I am on a bit of a budget but depending on the price and brand, etc., the budget may change but not too drastically. I don't want to get the very top of the line because the car will be sold within a year or two for a better, newer mustang(roush stage 3, cobra, saleen.) I don't really want to change out the calipers, I was trying to avoid that. Now if i was to keep the car I would change them out. The car is a daily driver for my wife so there is no racing(from her anyways) and there is no heavy braking being done. All four rotors will be changed out over a period of a couple pay checks.

Suspension.....All I was really looking for is to possible drop it a little to lower the center of gravity but mainly to improve overall handling.

 

You have any idea where I can get a brake control module with the ABS and traction control options?? That took a crap on us too.

 

 

Just get the power slots. For the price they are rgeat rotors. It should be pretty cheap for them.

 

as for lowering Get eibach sportline springs. I think it's about 250 for the 4 and they are not too hard to install so the install is cheap. They also have a stiffer rate than the factory so it will help keep body roll under control, especially if you do some sort of sport shock at the same time. If you want it more firm than that you can try to find OEM cobra sway bars, or take the plunge for some good aftermarket bars. I beleive granitelli make a decent priced aftermarket sway bar. If you want nicer stuff look into something like steeda.

 

For the ABS stuff I say try your local ford stealerships parts department. Compare thier price to autozone if they carry the part. If not you cna search your local salvage yards.

 

and also, in reply to the fact you are going to get rid of it for a saleen, cobra etc etc I personally wouldn't do it. thats just me. For a lot less cash you can make that car outperform the special edition cars in every which way and look better while your at it. Modding it also won't hurt the resale value like the other cars. If you are dead stuck on a NAME and not performance, then by all means trade up!!!

[Handyman]

After you mentioned the ssbc website i went and looked at what they had...I'll be getting the kit from them....all 4 rotors and all pads for $325. Still haven't made a decision on the suspension though..... Still looking into that... Thankd for all your help.... I will be sure to ask for more info later on from you.