Advice Needed: Brakes

mikeinta · August 22nd, 2007, 12:19 AM

So all the talk about the FR500 wheels leads me to a possible issue with moving to FR500 18X9 and 18X10 with 265s and 295s respectively... that is my brakes are really doggin it now.

Since I got my new larger wheels and tires braking has become a problem. I live in LA where fast freeways lead to dead stops so I am nailing them frequently. What I notice since the new setup and having to really engage the brakes harder, likely given there is now proportional less braking power compared to a 17X8 with 245s. Increasingly, the anti-lock brakes engage as well even though I am not going into a possible skid. So, twofold question:

1. If this is NOT a wheel size issue, what should I be looking for to trace the cause?

2. If it IS a wheel size issue, and moving up to the 13" Cobra brake kit (or similar 13" brake kit) is an option, I am interested in if they would fit my new wheel size. American Muscle has a note indicating 17" wheels only.

Hey, thanks in advance for any help.

neckbonekat · August 22nd, 2007, 01:10 AM

Use the discount code and buy these:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/01bull...onversion.html

TheUNZippee! · August 22nd, 2007, 01:23 AM

I agree with NBK. That's an excellent deal. Moreso with our discount code.

superbeef1000 · August 22nd, 2007, 03:21 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-04...QQcmdZViewItem
chech those out

i have this kit accept the rear rotors are 13" not 11.65''

August 22nd, 2007, 12:19 AM	#1
mikeinta Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 41	Advice Needed: Brakes So all the talk about the FR500 wheels leads me to a possible issue with moving to FR500 18X9 and 18X10 with 265s and 295s respectively... that is my brakes are really doggin it now. Since I got my new larger wheels and tires braking has become a problem. I live in LA where fast freeways lead to dead stops so I am nailing them frequently. What I notice since the new setup and having to really engage the brakes harder, likely given there is now proportional less braking power compared to a 17X8 with 245s. Increasingly, the anti-lock brakes engage as well even though I am not going into a possible skid. So, twofold question: 1. If this is NOT a wheel size issue, what should I be looking for to trace the cause? 2. If it IS a wheel size issue, and moving up to the 13" Cobra brake kit (or similar 13" brake kit) is an option, I am interested in if they would fit my new wheel size. American Muscle has a note indicating 17" wheels only. Hey, thanks in advance for any help. __________________ Bassani X-pipe K&N CAI FR500 wheels BFG GForce KDs

August 22nd, 2007, 01:10 AM	#2
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,017	Use the discount code and buy these: http://www.americanmuscle.com/01bull...onversion.html __________________ 2001 BULLITT GT I DON'T CARE WHERE THE CAR IS MADE. IF YOU CAN'T BEAT IT DON'T TALK SH*T!

August 22nd, 2007, 03:21 AM	#4
superbeef1000 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 908	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-04...QQcmdZViewItem chech those out i have this kit accept the rear rotors are 13" not 11.65'' __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

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