Hi, Guest
09-18-2007, 01:54 AM
Ford recently changed the rotors for the 05-07 models ... new number and everything ... but the change is "back dated" so that the new number still applies to all years.
I was told at the Ford dealer that the new rotors have a different spec material.
I can tell you from my own personal experience that the "new" stock Ford rotors and EBC greenstuff pads make an awesome combination for both street and track.
On the street the pedal effort is a bit higher than with the stock pads, but nicely progressive and with an overall higher stopping power (the stock '07 brakes aren't bad to begin with) ... and on the track - Mosport for example (yup - ran with the BMWs) stopping from 180 and 190 kph was a joy ... and although Mosport isn't particularly hard on brakes, I experienced absolutely no fade in 30 minute sessions - and don't forget - my car is 400 lbs heavier than a hatch.
I was told at the Ford dealer that the new rotors have a different spec material.
I can tell you from my own personal experience that the "new" stock Ford rotors and EBC greenstuff pads make an awesome combination for both street and track.
On the street the pedal effort is a bit higher than with the stock pads, but nicely progressive and with an overall higher stopping power (the stock '07 brakes aren't bad to begin with) ... and on the track - Mosport for example (yup - ran with the BMWs) stopping from 180 and 190 kph was a joy ... and although Mosport isn't particularly hard on brakes, I experienced absolutely no fade in 30 minute sessions - and don't forget - my car is 400 lbs heavier than a hatch.
zx5power,Sep 17 2007, 10:27 AM Wrote:did they change rotors from years ?
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