What option for brakes...

[LT Berzerker]

I am debating if I should go with the wilwood kit for 879.99 or

Or

Stoptech slotted rotors and mountune rs-t pads & stainless lines.

Would the standard calipers with slotted rotors and track pads hold up to a track day or should I spend the extra money on the wilwood kit?

 

[Chuckable]

Some have reported OEM pads and rotors are fine for a track day. Others have trashed theirs on a track day. I think it very much depends on the track, the mods, tires, weather, and driving style. My OEM pads and rotors were fairly beat up after an HPDE event.

I have the Wilwood set-up, but no track time on it yet (FL is hot and there's no radiator upgrade yet!). Keep in mind that with the $879 price that's probably with the plain (non-GT) rotors and with the BP10 pads. For track duty you'll probably want to upgrade to the better rotors, and have a dedicated set of track pads. That ups the price by a few hundred dollars.

I'd check out FastBrakes and given them a call: http://www.fastbrakes.com/default.asp
They have different options for the FiST, and the owner is willing to take the time to speak to you about your goals.

Let us know what you decide

 

[Joszer]

Some have reported OEM pads and rotors are fine for a track day. Others have trashed theirs on a track day. I think it very much depends on the track, the mods, tires, weather, and driving style. My OEM pads and rotors were fairly beat up after an HPDE event.

I have the Wilwood set-up, but no track time on it yet (FL is hot and there's no radiator upgrade yet!). Keep in mind that with the $879 price that's probably with the plain (non-GT) rotors and with the BP10 pads. For track duty you'll probably want to upgrade to the better rotors, and have a dedicated set of track pads. That ups the price by a few hundred dollars.

I'd check out FastBrakes and given them a call: http://www.fastbrakes.com/default.asp
They have different options for the FiST, and the owner is willing to take the time to speak to you about your goals.

Let us know what you decide

I completely trashed a set of GT rotors after 5 track days. They are on their last leg, probably one track day left on them. I ordered a set of the cheap UHL rotors ($30 vs $130) and will post reviews on how these hold up. I think that they will be more cost efficient in my honest opinion. If you use the WilWoods DO NOT TRACK THEM WITH THE BP10 or BP20 pads. Use a dedicated track pad like Hawks DTC60 pads (what I use) if you seriously are going to whomp on your car.

 

[Young L]

with all the issues people are having with wilwoods id be hesitant to get them. Couple of euro companies to look at also, like Torx or even Ksport is making a kit for the FiST

 

[Chuckable]

Brembo or StopTech would be the ideal way to go, but spending about 10% of the price of the car on brakes alone is hard to justify, at least to me.

 

[TheStig]

Im still trying to find a decent replacement (OE size) for the factory rotors and pads since at 30k mine are almost completely shot. And stock is EXPENSIVE.

 

[Young L]

Brembo or StopTech would be the ideal way to go, but spending about 10% of the price of the car on brakes alone is hard to justify, at least to me.

Gotta pay to play

Im still trying to find a decent replacement (OE size) for the factory rotors and pads since at 30k mine are almost completely shot. And stock is EXPENSIVE.

Honestly I think the stoptechs would be fine for daily/some spirited driving not track use if that is what you do. Ive had 3 tracks on my stoptech and hawk set up and and the braking started to get sketchy about mid day, if im going to keep up this track life a BBK is what im going to need.

 

[GAbOS]

I'm a huge fan a of good set of blanks and pad setup with harder lines.

If you're a part time racer, It's much cheaper. You replace them slightly more than regular people.
If you're serious about racing, it's much cheaper. You replace them a lot.
If you're completing on a budget in a stock~ class, it's much cheaper. You replace them every weekend.

 

[StayPuft]

IMO the best all around setup without dropping big money on brakes and without sacrificing much, if any, track performance is:

• good set of upgraded stock replacement rotors. Stoptech makes a few options. Haven't found a Brembo blanks but I'm sure they're out there or will be
• Hawk HPS pads if you drive 75%+ street
• upgraded brake lines
• upgraded brake fluid

That setup should suck your eyes out good enough. I've done this exact setup on 2 different cars and loved it in both

 

[TheStig]

IMO the best all around setup without dropping big money on brakes and without sacrificing much, if any, track performance is:

• good set of upgraded stock replacement rotors. Stoptech makes a few options. Haven't found a Brembo blanks but I'm sure they're out there or will be
• Hawk HPS pads if you drive 75%+ street
• upgraded brake lines
• upgraded brake fluid

That setup should suck your eyes out good enough. I've done this exact setup on 2 different cars and loved it in both

Do these rotors work for the ST?
http://www.carid.com/2014-ford-fiesta-brakes/stoptech-slotted-sport-rotors-59043065.html

And are these the Hawk Pads you speak of?

http://www.carid.com/2014-ford-fiesta-brakes/hawk-high-performance-street-5-0-brake-pads-47341748.html
http://www.carid.com/2014-ford-fiesta-brakes/hawk-high-performance-street-brake-pads-39337061.html

And then are these the braided steel lines that work for the ST?

http://www.carid.com/2014-ford-fiesta-brakes/stoptech-stainless-steel-brake-lines-59043056.html

 

[StayPuft]

Do these rotors work for the ST?
http://www.carid.com/2014-ford-fiesta-brakes/stoptech-slotted-sport-rotors-59043065.html

And are these the Hawk Pads you speak of?

http://www.carid.com/2014-ford-fiesta-brakes/hawk-high-performance-street-5-0-brake-pads-47341748.html
http://www.carid.com/2014-ford-fiesta-brakes/hawk-high-performance-street-brake-pads-39337061.html

And then are these the braided steel lines that work for the ST?

http://www.carid.com/2014-ford-fiesta-brakes/stoptech-stainless-steel-brake-lines-59043056.html

I'm not sure if those links are ST/non ST pecific. I've never tried the 5.0 pads, I've used Hawk HPS pads in the past and very happy with their bite and dusting. I think ModBargains sells rotors and the correct Hawk pads. Mountune offers stainless lines now too.

 

[TheStig]

I'm not sure if those links are ST/non ST pecific. I've never tried the 5.0 pads, I've used Hawk HPS pads in the past and very happy with their bite and dusting. I think ModBargains sells rotors and the correct Hawk pads. Mountune offers stainless lines now too.

You are correct i hadnt seen these items on MB. They have everything i was looking for. I will be sending them my business when im ready to order this stuff.