🧰Ford BA Falcon Bendix Ultimate+ Performance Brake Upgrade - Slotted Rotors & Performance Pads!

Today we're performing an OEM+ style upgrade on my Ford BA XR6 Turbo, by swapping out the brake pads and rotors for some Bendix high performance versions.
We're sticking with the same front 298mm and rear 303mm rotors, but they're slotted and dimpled - and when paired with the Ultimate+ brake pads should be an excellent combination!
BA Falcon handbrake adjustment: craigwilson.online/ba-bf-falco...
🧰 Parts Used
Front rotors (Bendix BR504): ebay.us/hWC7KQ
Rear rotors (Bendix BR505): ebay.us/OFyiNP
Front pads (Bendix DB1473 ULT+): ebay.us/4M3Dmz
Rear pads (Bendix DB1376 ULT+) : ebay.us/NWHrk9
Brake caliper paint kits: vgautopaints.com.au/collectio...
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  • @MotoringBoxTV
    @MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

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  • @imidsikkey
    @imidsikkey Жыл бұрын

    On my fg I did the xr6t/xr8 upgraded caliper carriers along with territory rear brakes. Honestly the best bang for buck brake upgrade.

  • @martyburgess341
    @martyburgess341 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing the new wheels! I know you have a good eye for detail and I am sure the wheels will make the car great!

  • @jesus_built_my_hotrod
    @jesus_built_my_hotrod Жыл бұрын

    Ive had the exact same rotors and pads on my falcon for about 2 years now they work great.

  • @THE-GO-BRO
    @THE-GO-BRO Жыл бұрын

    Vids are getting good bud. 👍 keep it up!

  • @ricknel76nelson54
    @ricknel76nelson54 Жыл бұрын

    Look great! It's always a good feeling when you have to stand on the brakes and the car pulls up quickly.

  • @deanwharepapa8561
    @deanwharepapa8561 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work mare

  • @TheRealMrCods
    @TheRealMrCods Жыл бұрын

    The rotors look really nice Sean, 👍

  • @1darryloflife
    @1darryloflife Жыл бұрын

    Yes on my XR8 I upgraded to the bigger rotor off an FPV 315 and wow what a difference, I also upgraded the rear rotor to both the XR8 BA sedan and the FPV ute to the Territory rear brake rotor which is ventilated. and that made the biggest difference.

  • @forddriver8827
    @forddriver8827 Жыл бұрын

    I paint wheel studs and any mating surface (except the discs) with copper grease. Makes a difference with both removal & cleaning when changing pads. It will be interesting to see how these Bendix rotors go with time. I used the BA GT PBR calipers with the 325mm rotors on my AU3XR8 with braided lines, the difference in performance is excellent. Thanks for another outstanding episode.

  • @1969Risky
    @1969Risky Жыл бұрын

    Good job on the rotors Sean. Once the brake shoes & rotors are bedded in good you'll notice the difference in braking.

  • @DarthTrotter
    @DarthTrotter Жыл бұрын

    Will you dare drive more than 2000rpm now

  • @nickv204
    @nickv204 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, very informative !

  • @tonyharrison4378
    @tonyharrison4378

    Thanks Sean. I'd love to see a more detailed video on the handbrake side of things, including adjustment, next time you have to deal with it. All the best.

  • @farmer3242
    @farmer3242 Жыл бұрын

    I put new 6 pot brembos and dba slotted 355mm rotors on front and safe brake braided lines all round and man what a difference, brakes are so strong it gives me a temporary headache when braking hard and cold braking is perfect too with standard front brembo pads. Not cheap but worth it.

  • @philb386
    @philb386 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Shaun that looks like a great brake upgrade, reasonable price to.I buy what i can from Spares Box even with freight its still a lot cheaper than here in NZ. Something for next time mate, when pushing the pistons back into a calliper that is controlled with ABS its best practice to clamp off the flexy line and open the bleed nipple to allow the dirty old fluid in the calliper to escape into your bleed bottle. By pushing the old dirty fluid back up the lines you run the risk of harming the ABS unit with the old muck. Keep up the good work Shaun, cheers from NZ, Phil. ( it started raining here in June and its hasn't really stopped)

  • @5UPRAH
    @5UPRAH Жыл бұрын

    Another great video! I was wondering where I've heard that soundtrack before....Ahhhhhh Cleetus! lol

  • @darrenhunt7838
    @darrenhunt7838 Жыл бұрын

    I did something similar on my old XR8. It made the world of difference. The standard brakes are woeful. I went through four sets of rotors through warping before doing the upgrade and had no issues after that.

  • @phild1031
    @phild1031 Жыл бұрын

    Did the 322mm upgrade on my XR8 with decent pads and rotors. Its a small but noticable difference. Mainly just hoping they dont warp like standard ones do (and to help fill out the 19" rims)

  • @ThePowerbloke
    @ThePowerbloke Жыл бұрын

    Definitely a must upgrade for the BA! The standard brakes are awful. I experienced constant warping issues with the front brakes of the BA I owned. At the time it was still under warranty and every service the front rotors would have to be machined. The dealer refused to upgrade the rotors under warranty.