EcoboostRaptor
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Decided to upgrade my brakes after the originals (~70k miles) needed to be replaced. Went with StopTech Extreme Performance Rotors and matching Pads. Also went with the SDHQ stainless/kevlar lines. Went ahead and painted the calipers while I was at it.
This was my first ever DIY brake job and I initially thought I had bitten off more than I could chew (perhaps a simple pad only replacement would have been a simpler first experience), but at the end of the day, I couldn't be happier with the results. The brakes have a much better feel (smooth throughout stopping delivery) and I can certainly feel a difference in their responsiveness (thanks to the upgraded lines). I would recommend this upgrade to anyone.
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This was my first ever DIY brake job and I initially thought I had bitten off more than I could chew (perhaps a simple pad only replacement would have been a simpler first experience), but at the end of the day, I couldn't be happier with the results. The brakes have a much better feel (smooth throughout stopping delivery) and I can certainly feel a difference in their responsiveness (thanks to the upgraded lines). I would recommend this upgrade to anyone.
Pics:
![20160305_174337_zpsnmapaapm.jpg 20160305_174337_zpsnmapaapm.jpg](https://www.fordraptorforum.com/data/attachments/243/243174-4af080f7fdb33ad8c8e19b64eb237af2.jpg)
![20160305_175053_zpse43masyp.jpg 20160305_175053_zpse43masyp.jpg](https://www.fordraptorforum.com/data/attachments/243/243175-c7e75186a1b435a315271132bf6b1acf.jpg)
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