Powerstop Brakes

[Vetabeles]

Hello everyone!

I'm new to this forum and recently purchased a 2020 ST with the street package. I don't need to change my brakes yet but my previous vehicle had upgraded pads and rotors (slotted/drilled and carbon fiber ceramic pads) and they were great. Those were purchased thru cquence but they currently dont offer anything for the ST. I was looking at Powerstop and R1 Concepts, and was wondering if anybody has any experience with either of them. Specifically with the Z36, Z23 or Carbon coated.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated .

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Z23 would be best for ST. Seems like all positive reviews from over there. Don’t know much about R1.

 

[MikeyP]

I have Z23 pads on my stock rear calipers (and Powerstop rotors) and GT350 front calipers. No complaints, almost zero dust, perfect fit, great stopping power at all speeds.

 

[GearHead_1]

@MikeyP What else was involved when installing the GT 350 front calipers?

 

[2020FordRaptor]

@MikeyP What else was involved when installing the GT 350 front calipers?

Here is the parts list:

 

[GearHead_1]

Thank you.

 

[UNBROKEN]

Thank you.

Pay attention to #9. That’s a part Tony makes and is not available anywhere except through him on FB.

 

[GearHead_1]

@UNBROKEN Saw that, thank you.

 

[Stone17]

Here my parts list.

Part #

FR3Z-1125-E RH-Front Rotor
FR3Z-1125-F LH-Front Rotor

FR3V-2010-BE LOADED CALIPER, FRONT RIGHT
FR3Z-2B120-G

FR3V-2011-BE LOADED CALIPER, FRONT LEFT
FR3Z-2B121-F

FR3Z-2001-L Brake Pads Front

W712276-S430 Bolt Banjo (x2)
W711784-S300 Brake Hose Washer (x4)
W717394-S439 Caliper Bolt (x4)

GT350 Adapter Brackets - DM Tony Hernandez

Caliper Retainer Kit
GT350 Brake Hardware Kit - Front for $29.99
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R 5.2L V8 - Gas
https://www.opmustang.com/store/p344/2015-2019_Mustang_GT350_Brake_Hardware_Kit_-_Front.html#/

 

[MikeyP]

Thank you.

Where I deviated from that list is:

• Calipers; I got base black GT350 calipers (poverty-spec base brakes on my ST)
• Powerstop Z23 pads
• Retainer clip/pin kit from LMR Mustang GT350/R Front Brake Pad Retainer Clip & Pin Kit (15-20) (lmr.com)
• Reusable Allen-head caliper bolts from MMR 2016-2020 Shelby GT350 / GT350R Front Brake Caliper Bolts [779198] - $34.99 : Modular Motorsports, Home of the worlds fastest Fords (modularmotorsportsracing.com)

Note: the calipers are on backorder so try to find a pair at a local dealer or check Ebay for a used set. LMR sells a new set of calipers (base black and R red) and rotors but they are far more expensive than if you can find them at a dealer.

 

[Stone17]

What wheel spacer are you using on the GT350 brakes?

 

[MikeyP]

What wheel spacer are you using on the GT350 brakes?

None. I have 20x9.5 RTR Tech 5 wheels. There's plenty of spoke clearance with those. If you're using factory wheels you'll need some 1" spacers.

 

[ToughSpecs]

Where I deviated from that list is:

• Calipers; I got base black GT350 calipers (poverty-spec base brakes on my ST)
• Powerstop Z23 pads
• Retainer clip/pin kit from LMR Mustang GT350/R Front Brake Pad Retainer Clip & Pin Kit (15-20) (lmr.com)
• Reusable Allen-head caliper bolts from MMR 2016-2020 Shelby GT350 / GT350R Front Brake Caliper Bolts [779198] - $34.99 : Modular Motorsports, Home of the worlds fastest Fords (modularmotorsportsracing.com)

Note: the calipers are on backorder so try to find a pair at a local dealer or check Ebay for a used set. LMR sells a new set of calipers (base black and R red) and rotors but they are far more expensive than if you can find them at a dealer.

Another option for the full kit is to check out The Parts Farm. They buy up a lot of wrecked Mustangs and have fair prices for kits.

 

[BusaBruce]

I've used Powerstop for many years without any issues. I've had them installed for over 4 years on my 20 Raptor, 10 GT500, 19 Bullitt, and an old 09 F150 I used for towing. They hold up to mountain driving with a trailer and also did very well on the track in my GT500.