This brake kit seems like a no brainer, right?

[ShifterX]

This is the caliper I got from eBay. Not sure. Looks new, or at least reman.

 

[mwjscn]

Doesn't set off any of my alarm bells. Looks completely correct, so I'd just consider it a good deal.

 

[ShifterX]

Hopefully you are right.

So when I started this thread the 6 pot s550 setup was actually cheaper than the factory s197 track pack setup. Now that is not the case. Even the 6 piston motocraft calipers on roc auto now cost more than buying OEM 4 pot brembos. The 14” rotors seem a little cheaper as well. So that’s the direction I am heading in, for a few reasons.

1) Price
2) Pedal feel
3) My use case
4) Weight
5) Wheel options

My use case is 200tw tires at 275-295 front max. My 5.0 will only have an intake and tune. 400whp max. My car will only be HPDE, street. No TT, etc. The factory 4 brembos seemed to take the guys at Vorshlag pretty far. They will be plenty for me.

 

[ShifterX]

Next up…. Brake Lines

My lines are original so they have to be replaced. Basically I am looking at stainless from any of the prominent manufacturers. Or going with the FRPP Boss brake line kit.

I know the boss lines are an upgrade for my current car but what am I giving up by not going with a stainless?

The boss lines are attractive due to OEM fitment and quality and good ROI at about $100.

For those that upgraded their factory boss lines to stainless, did you notice a big difference?