Originally posted by BURNTU2:
Did SVT forget to upgrade the brakes to larger calipers and rotors?


No, rotors are larger than on regular Contours.

Originally posted by BURNTU2:
Last night was the final straw when I was running side by side with a souped up dodge dakota truck at a very high rate of speed(which I won't mention).


Now that wasn't too smart, considering your brakes have been less than par lately. Don't blame the car for your ignorance. Not trying to sound like an ass, but racing is never a good idea when you can't stop.

Originally posted by BURNTU2:
My front valence is all gone to crap now from the rocks and twigs.


That really sucks. Something wrong with a car is never good. Hope you get it fixed and everything gets back to normal.

Originally posted by BURNTU2:
My pads were replaced about 5 months ago with a high quality brand name. Do I have a serious problem with my brakes or is this something common with SVT's?


What brand? It's very possible that the pads you had installed fade easily and that, when the brake work was done, air entered the brake lines....causing mushiness and a lack of pressure under heavy braking. Or there may be a more serious issue, that was not created by the recent brake work. In terms of other SVT Contours having recurring brake issues, I haven't heard of any to date...

Chris G. ~ 98 Mystique LS ATX