Brake upgrades for '03 model

[amantalv]

OK, I'm looking to upgrade the rotors/drums and pads/shoes on my '03. More so the rotors and pads. I've been looking on the message board and different sites online and really don't see anything for the '03 model.
Anyone perform any of these upgrades? Any recommendations?
I can't believe that Ford didn't include rear discs on this thing!

Thanks!

[rodeo02]

I dunno of any specific 'upgraded' brake kits, but what you'll want to do is source pads with a better friction coefficient rating. "C" is the lowest, "H" is the highest. Here's a good read on it: http://ducatigarage.netfirms.com/brakepads.html

G/luck
Joel

[wiswind]

For my '96, I installed Brembo Slotted rotors and Akabono Ceramic pads.....on the front.
Can get them at www.tirerack.com

On the rear.....I kept them the same....Installed Bendix drums and Bendix organic shoes. Also installed new hardware.
Can be bought at advance auto

Most likely your drums are fine on your '03

Pictures of both projects at http://community.webshots.com/album/201931518cScpNK

[amantalv]

Originally Posted by wiswind

For my '96, I installed Brembo Slotted rotors and Akabono Ceramic pads.....on the front.
Can get them at www.tirerack.com

On the rear.....I kept them the same....Installed Bendix drums and Bendix organic shoes. Also installed new hardware.
Can be bought at advance auto

Most likely your drums are fine on your '03

Pictures of both projects at http://community.webshots.com/album/201931518cScpNK

I had searched and have seen your post and pics on the Brembo/Akebono upgrade. Good work! I looked for something similar for my '03 and can score the pads, but I don't see anything other than a "brembo replacement" rotor for this year. I would have liked to see if I could use a slotted rotor or something of the like.