NecroJoe
Stool Chef
- Joined
- Apr 12, 2005
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- San Francisco area, CA, USA
- Car(s)
- 2015 Mazda 3 S GT, 2015 VW e-Golf
So, it's time to do some work on my brakes, and as long as both front wheel rotors and pads need replacing, I'm looking into upgrades.
I'm a little unsure about what can be done. I've replaced brakes before (even drum brakes on my old Oldsmobile...Drum Brakes? Never. Again.).
What would be the best upgrades?
Rotors: Drilled? Sloted? Can the brakes be converted to 4-piston calipers? Meaning...is this assembly stand-alone with upgraded calipers, or do the brake lines need to be re-done to do this upgrade? Would better calipers make more sense, or larger rotors?
Any advice anyone can give me on beyond-stock brakes, I'd love.
I really don't plan on upgrading the rears, just replacing them with OEM parts.
ps., my Car is a 2001 Mercury Cougar, Vs w/sport package, and (I believe) 278mm front, 260mm rears.
4x108 mm or 4x4.25 inch Bolt pattern
I'm a little unsure about what can be done. I've replaced brakes before (even drum brakes on my old Oldsmobile...Drum Brakes? Never. Again.).
What would be the best upgrades?
Rotors: Drilled? Sloted? Can the brakes be converted to 4-piston calipers? Meaning...is this assembly stand-alone with upgraded calipers, or do the brake lines need to be re-done to do this upgrade? Would better calipers make more sense, or larger rotors?
Any advice anyone can give me on beyond-stock brakes, I'd love.
I really don't plan on upgrading the rears, just replacing them with OEM parts.
ps., my Car is a 2001 Mercury Cougar, Vs w/sport package, and (I believe) 278mm front, 260mm rears.
4x108 mm or 4x4.25 inch Bolt pattern