02-01-2017, 09:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SA, TX
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Originally Posted by OrangeFurious
Ordered the bits for my brake refresh today - pads, rotors, sensors, caliper paint, misc tools and ointments. I ended up going with a BrakeMotive pad/rotor kit based on the good reviews, price and local/US shipping. I was very tempted by StopTech but I don't drive it hard enough to use the power and have read they are suboptimal for city/casual.
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You will be happy with the BrakeMotive gear. Works perfectly for my 4.8 so I'm sure it will be good on it's semi twin.  A little less initial bite, but more total stopping power, and waaaayyyy less dust.
Be very careful when doing the fluid change or a trip to an indy will be in order. Don't let the master cylinder run dry. I swapped mine for ATE Blue during my brake job. I always alternate between gold and blue so I know when I get a full flush through each caliper.
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