New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

NJ 03Mach1 · 08-05-2010, 09:47 PM

Almost done doing my brake upgrade/clean-up. Figured I'd put up my progress.. I've only got the PS front done as of now, I'm taking it slow and putting along...

Here's what I started with..

Old to New comparison. Rotors are from Rotorpros with their painted hat.

Took the Caliper mount off, over to Jenna's grandfathers and glass beaded it..

Bracket in the "Spray booth" using "New" Ford Blue engine paint.

Wire brush and caliper cleaner so it's nice and ready...

NJ 03Mach1 · 08-05-2010, 09:48 PM

Here's the Caliper "Spray Booth"

First few coats using "Red as ****" as I like to call it. It is specifically for Calipers so hopefully it lasts

Painted and drying

Rotor & Caliper Mount installed

Hawk HPS pads & Caliper installed

After the final install, some touch up and it has dried completely I've noticed it's not as shiny as I would like. I'll be getting Engine Paint Clear tomorrow to throw some clear over the Caliper only. I've already masked off the caliper itself and can paint it while on the car with no issues

JaybTorchedMach · 08-05-2010, 10:53 PM

Nice touch. Lets see them with the wheels on when you're finished

NJ 03Mach1 · 08-05-2010, 11:19 PM

I had thought about that before I noticed it needed some "touch up" I had the rim ready to go on, then took it off and masked off the caliper again sprayed it again. Ya can't tell in that final pic, but there are some finger prints and dirt I got rid of.. I need something to plug those ugly holes where you see the pad springs.

JaybTorchedMach · 08-06-2010, 01:53 AM

I just masked up the calipers and painted the holes black.

NJ 03Mach1 · 08-07-2010, 01:39 AM

Got the car done tonight.. took it for a few blasts and bedded the brakes..

Here's a pic of the new setup with Rim/Tire I normally use for Racing

JaybTorchedMach · 08-07-2010, 11:19 AM

The blue and red combo look a lot better than I thought :ORANGE: Now you just need some ultra shine for those tires

Mach828 · 08-07-2010, 12:55 PM

Great job! Looks good!

UrbanKnight · 08-07-2010, 10:20 PM

Looks like superman and spiderman had sex, and ended up with those brakes!

NJ 03Mach1 · 08-08-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JaybTorchedMach

The blue and red combo look a lot better than I thought :ORANGE: Now you just need some ultra shine for those tires

Noooooooo tire shine.. Those tires are meant to work, not look good! I like the look of a clean, non shiny tire better then one that has all the fancy **** applied..

NJ 03Mach1 · 08-08-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

Looks SLOW!

There is only one man on this site that's proven he's quicker then me, and that's Steve (nekasrof) by a few seconds haha

Maybe next year I'll be able to race a full schedule again and have the seat time to catch me up to him, if he stays in our current class.

JaybTorchedMach · 08-08-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ 03Mach1

Noooooooo tire shine.. Those tires are meant to work, not look good! I like the look of a clean, non shiny tire better then one that has all the fancy **** applied..

Well at least get some soap and water on them...

NJ 03Mach1 · 08-08-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JaybTorchedMach

Well at least get some soap and water on them...

Yea, they are cleaned up now. That was the first time they've been on the car in a long, long time. Cleaned all the webs out of them and scrubbed them pretty good.

Then a few quick blasts up into the middle triple digits (on a private track of course) cleaned off what is there of the tread area

JaybTorchedMach · 08-08-2010, 01:38 PM

Good deal. Are you running nt05's on there?

NJ 03Mach1 · 08-08-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybtorchedmach

Good deal. Are you running nt05's on there?

nt01

CMEmach1 · 08-08-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ 03Mach1

There is only one man on this site that's proven he's quicker then me, and that's Steve (nekasrof) by a few seconds haha

Ya better watch out for his wife Nancy....she's getting better every time she goes out!

bart03m1 · 08-08-2010, 10:53 PM

looks good , defenitly different

NJ 03Mach1 · 08-09-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CMEmach1

Ya better watch out for his wife Nancy....she's getting better every time she goes out!

Nancy's faster as well..

But she's not on the site haha

Seat time, seat time, SEAT TIME!! I need it.. Also need to make some suspension changes, but no $ at the moment..

More important things going on at the moment though..

DSPTurtle · 08-09-2010, 11:18 AM

That rotor should be on the driver side, not the passenger side. And, are you really using a Mach 1 for club racing?

NJ 03Mach1 · 08-09-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DSPTurtle

That rotor should be on the driver side, not the passenger side.

Incorrect.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSPTurtle

And, are you really using a Mach 1 for club racing?

Yea, why not? It's meant to be driven, and enjoyed.

Nekasrof · 09-06-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DSPTurtle

That rotor should be on the driver side, not the passenger side. And, are you really using a Mach 1 for club racing?

The simple answer is: yes. Hillclimbing is part of time trials which is part of Club Racing so in essence, yes. Maybe not the fastest car on the hill in stock form, but the potential is there for several classes. The limiting factor is the check book.

08-05-2010, 09:47 PM	#1
NJ 03Mach1 IRS Conversion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Union Beach, NJ Posts: 1,058	New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! Almost done doing my brake upgrade/clean-up. Figured I'd put up my progress.. I've only got the PS front done as of now, I'm taking it slow and putting along... Here's what I started with.. Old to New comparison. Rotors are from Rotorpros with their painted hat. Took the Caliper mount off, over to Jenna's grandfathers and glass beaded it.. Bracket in the "Spray booth" using "New" Ford Blue engine paint. Wire brush and caliper cleaner so it's nice and ready... __________________ Sold, but not forgotten... PHA #281 Mods: Anything ESP legal from Maximum Motorsports Hill Climb Videos Become a Hillclimber! MM&FF Feature Top of the Rock!

08-05-2010, 09:48 PM	#2
NJ 03Mach1 IRS Conversion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Union Beach, NJ Posts: 1,058	Re: New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! Here's the Caliper "Spray Booth" First few coats using "Red as **" as I like to call it. It is specifically for Calipers so hopefully it lasts Painted and drying Rotor & Caliper Mount installed Hawk HPS pads & Caliper installed After the final install, some touch up and it has dried completely I've noticed it's not as shiny as I would like. I'll be getting Engine Paint Clear tomorrow to throw some clear over the Caliper only. I've already masked off the caliper itself and can paint it while on the car with no issues __________________ Sold, but not forgotten... PHA #281 Mods:** Anything ESP legal from Maximum Motorsports Hill Climb Videos Become a Hillclimber! MM&FF Feature Top of the Rock!

08-05-2010, 10:53 PM	#3
JaybTorchedMach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,746	Re: New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! Nice touch. Lets see them with the wheels on when you're finished

08-05-2010, 11:19 PM	#4
NJ 03Mach1 IRS Conversion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Union Beach, NJ Posts: 1,058	Re: New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! I had thought about that before I noticed it needed some "touch up" I had the rim ready to go on, then took it off and masked off the caliper again sprayed it again. Ya can't tell in that final pic, but there are some finger prints and dirt I got rid of.. I need something to plug those ugly holes where you see the pad springs. __________________ Sold, but not forgotten... PHA #281 Mods: Anything ESP legal from Maximum Motorsports Hill Climb Videos Become a Hillclimber! MM&FF Feature Top of the Rock!

08-06-2010, 01:53 AM	#5
JaybTorchedMach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,746	Re: New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! I just masked up the calipers and painted the holes black.

08-07-2010, 01:39 AM	#6
NJ 03Mach1 IRS Conversion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Union Beach, NJ Posts: 1,058	Re: New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! Got the car done tonight.. took it for a few blasts and bedded the brakes.. Here's a pic of the new setup with Rim/Tire I normally use for Racing __________________ Sold, but not forgotten... PHA #281 Mods: Anything ESP legal from Maximum Motorsports Hill Climb Videos Become a Hillclimber! MM&FF Feature Top of the Rock!

08-07-2010, 11:19 AM	#7
JaybTorchedMach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,746	Re: New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! The blue and red combo look a lot better than I thought :ORANGE: Now you just need some ultra shine for those tires

08-07-2010, 12:55 PM	#8
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! Great job! Looks good! __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

08-07-2010, 10:20 PM	#9
UrbanKnight Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 351	Re: New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! Looks like superman and spiderman had sex, and ended up with those brakes! __________________ Its easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission...

08-08-2010, 01:38 PM	#14
JaybTorchedMach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,746	Re: New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! Good deal. Are you running nt05's on there?

08-08-2010, 10:53 PM	#17
bart03m1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: san antonio Posts: 640	Re: New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! looks good , defenitly different __________________ c&l intake with 85mm mas air mgw shifter w/orange handle sct hand help ture w/2 custom tunes by jdm bbk long tube headers bbk catted x upr upper adj. control arms steeda lower adj. built rearend steeda sport springs

08-09-2010, 11:18 AM	#19
DSPTurtle DIY Knuckle Buster Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Viera, FL Posts: 244	Re: New brakes and clean-up.. HUGE PICTURES! sorry! That rotor should be on the driver side, not the passenger side. And, are you really using a Mach 1 for club racing? __________________ JB 2003 Mach 1 - Azure/5 Speed 1985 930S - Factory Slope 1983 944 - DE Car 2004 Cayenne - Family Tow Vehicle

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