Whats the total cost to upgrade to SRT brakes?

[jc411]

Whats the total cost to upgrade to SRT brakes? Everything brand new...


front?

rear?


I see daves big brake kit does not include the caliper or rotors so what does the kit include?

[KNG SNKE]

895 Big Brake kit
585 E Brake kit
260 Stainless Steel lines
600 Calipers on Ebay or Here (someone has them)
100 Rotors (or find a local who upgraded and they will most likely help you out)
2450 total if you use OEM pads, upgraded pads I think are either 90 for all or 90 per set of fronts and rears.

I am well on my way towards my brake kit, 1 step at a time. (On a serious budget) Now if I can only find someone who is not going to use their purchased BBk and sell it to me.

I know a company that sells powder coated SRT calipers for just over 1100 shipped coated in your color.

Originally Posted by jc411

Whats the total cost to upgrade to SRT brakes? Everything brand new...


front?

rear?


I see daves big brake kit does not include the caliper or rotors so what does the kit include?

[dave6666]

I spent approx $5.5K

Rotors - $1700
Calipers - $1800
Brackets - $830
Lines - $260
Spare Adapter - $120
E-brake - $550
Pads - $218

Shipping costs included as applicable.

[KNG SNKE]

Sorry didn't see the everything brand new part.

[All Blue ACR]

You can go with Dave's numbers but save significant by going with OEM SRT rotors. Heavier and not as pretty but they work.

[99 R/T 10]

There is a less expensive option. Go with Tom's rear brake upgrade for a LOT less and near thte same performance

40mm Performance

[dave6666]

The blingy route...

[KNG SNKE]

I only went with the big brake route because it takes a lot for me to do normal stopping at a stop sign. Driving my Audi I touch the brakes and I stop. I have driven an SRT and touching the brakes lightly gives me the stopping power I want. Emergency stops in my car are still good and the brake system feels the same as my old GTS, I just want a touchier brake feeling. Bigger rotors coated with black paint are blingy enough.

[Mopar Boy]

Originally Posted by dave6666

I spent approx $5.5K

Rotors - $1700
Calipers - $1800
Brackets - $830
Lines - $260
Spare Adapter - $120
E-brake - $550
Pads - $218

Shipping costs included as applicable.

Can this be used as a complete shopping list or is there other stuff not listed needed?

Gotta make plans for the next year or so. Like KNG SNAKE said, piece at a time for the budget!

Robert

[Tom, F&L GoR]

Originally Posted by 99 R/T 10

There is a less expensive option. Go with Tom's rear brake upgrade for a LOT less and near thte same performance

40mm Performance

Until proven otherwise, same performance in non-ABS cars!
40mm Performance <-- direct link to performance chart

And there is mini-bling available...
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gt...ke-covers.html

[dave6666]

Originally Posted by Mopar Boy

Can this be used as a complete shopping list or is there other stuff not listed needed?

You'll need brake fluid and wheels that fit over what are in my case big ol' 14 inch rear rotors.

If not the wheels, there are spacers available to let the 13" rear rotors (your old fronts...) work with 18" wheels. I have 20's on the rear as you should be aware of. Plenty of room for 14" rotors.

And yes, anybody with a lick of sense for $ value should consider Tom's kit. I had too many one day and went full bore bling. There are many reports that his kit equals the performance of others. See his post above!

[eucharistos]

Originally Posted by Tom, F&L GoR

.... in non-ABS cars!

upgrade not needed in abs cars? (or "what upgrade needed in abs cars?")

not really impressed with my 02 braking perf, or am i expecting too much from stock brakes (and wheels, etc)?

tia

[RTTTTed]

Roe Racing is a site sponsor as is Tom's rear brake caliper upgrade.

Roe Racing lightweight front brake kit includes everything and slotted 14" rotors for $1500. Call Dave about his rear caliper upgrade for pre-2001 as the performance improvement is legendary.

Ted

[Mopar Boy]

Originally Posted by dave6666

You'll need brake fluid and wheels that fit over what are in my case big ol' 14 inch rear rotors.

If not the wheels, there are spacers available to let the 13" rear rotors (your old fronts...) work with 18" wheels. I have 20's on the rear as you should be aware of. Plenty of room for 14" rotors.

And yes, anybody with a lick of sense for $ value should consider Tom's kit. I had too many one day and went full bore bling. There are many reports that his kit equals the performance of others. See his post above!

Thanks Dave!

Oh, and you have 20!



Robert

[PhoenixGTS]

Originally Posted by 99 R/T 10

There is a less expensive option. Go with Tom's rear brake upgrade for a LOT less and near thte same performance

Don't forget a Tom's set-up is significantly lighter also which is good for non-braking performance.

[dave6666]

Originally Posted by PhoenixGTS

Don't forget a Tom's set-up is significantly lighter also which is good for non-braking performance.

SRT brake upgrade weight

[Tom, F&L GoR]

We're hijacking this thread, aren't we?

I think Dave's data shows an 8 lb advantage to the 40mm system.
Braking is arguably same.
The difference is Bling vs. Cha-ching.

Interpretation: Dave's loaded. But is it or ??

[GTS Bruce]

$5.5K????! for all new parts??? Just got a full 4 wheel big brake plus E-brake lines etc from Jon B for at least 10% fewer dollars! GTS Bruce

[dave6666]

Originally Posted by GTS Bruce

$5.5K????! for all new parts??? Just got a full 4 wheel big brake plus E-brake lines etc from Jon B for at least 10% fewer dollars! GTS Bruce

550 DOLLARS?

Whoa!

Remember, I'm loaded, so 10% of 5K is Tuesday.

[GTS Bruce]

No around 10% less than all new srt brake costs for a superior STOPTECH big brake setup. Should have been more specific. Choice of colors etc. GTS Bruce

[dave6666]

Originally Posted by GTS Bruce

No around 10% less than all new srt brake costs for a superior STOPTECH big brake setup. Should have been more specific. Choice of colors etc. GTS Bruce

I won't argue which brand is best, but one of my prerequisites was that the calipers were going to say Viper. Kind of limits the selection down to Brembo at that point.

[KNG SNKE]

Originally Posted by dave6666

I won't argue which brand is best, but one of my prerequisites was that the calipers were going to say Viper. Kind of limits the selection down to Brembo at that point.

No it doesn't. Have them powder coated and Viper put back on them. That's why my yellow SRT's say Viper.

[Mopar Boy]

KNG SNAKE - Have a closeup of those?

Thanks!

Robert

[dave6666]

Originally Posted by KNG SNKE

No it doesn't. Have them powder coated and Viper put back on them. That's why my yellow SRT's say Viper.

When you have a red/white car and buy the SRT calipers, no further work needed to get them to match. Simple enough for me. But yes, for a yeller car, no off the shelf options.

[KNG SNKE]

Originally Posted by Mopar Boy

KNG SNAKE - Have a closeup of those?

Thanks!

Robert

Yep, in this thread.


R&J Distributing

[Mopar Boy]

Originally Posted by KNG SNKE

Yep, in this thread.


R&J Distributing

Thanks! Had not seen the thread yet!

Robert

[dave6666]

Originally Posted by Mopar Boy

Had not seen the thread yet!

Too much snow in your eyeballs?

[Mopar Boy]

Yup. Gotta watch out for the yellow snow though!

Robert