V6 to GT brake conversion

6stang · September 8th, 2008, 01:01 AM

I can get a good deal on a set of 4 '01 Mustang GT brake calipers. My '97 V6 Mustang needs calipers and I wanted to upgrade the whole set for not too much money. Other than needing to change the pads and rotors will everything work and be compatible? I have a set of '03 Mach 1 wheels on my car. Suggestions on good slotted / X-drilled rotors / quality performance brake pads?

v6_armyguy · September 8th, 2008, 07:07 AM

I thinks, not sure. vut the v6 and v8 have the same breaks. but i an not sure with your year model. but here are some good rotors, StangSuspension.com Rotors - StangSuspension.com they are what i have, and for brake pads.Hawk ceramic to keep the brake dust off your rims. High Performance Pads - StangSuspension.com
This is the set up i have, and i like it.

itschristorres8 · September 8th, 2008, 10:09 AM

i believe its the same, aside from the rear maybe

HMUSN · September 8th, 2008, 10:19 AM

the 01 brakes would be an upgrade for you since they are dual pistons brakes.

normally v6/gt brakes are the same but since you have a 97 the 01 brakes would indeed be an upgrade.

BostonPerformance · September 8th, 2008, 11:51 AM

damn, the clown beat me to it.

HMUSN · September 8th, 2008, 11:52 AM

as usual.

buddyantunez1 · September 8th, 2008, 12:02 PM

just do it the right way the first time. 03/04 cobra/mach1 brakes FTW

and then i also have the 13'' rear BAER kit.

Lt_Crazy · September 8th, 2008, 01:49 PM

^^^ as long as he has 17 inch rims or bigger.....

BostonPerformance · September 8th, 2008, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

as usual.

BostonPerformance · September 8th, 2008, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by buddyantunez1

just do it the right way the first time. 03/04 cobra/mach1 brakes FTW and then i also have the 13'' rear BAER kit.

+1 to that. if you're gonna do it, do it right.

04mustang232 · September 8th, 2008, 05:13 PM

yea, if your gonna do it right, just buy 2k worth of cobra brakes

. With your 3.8, you wont need anything that serious.

buddyantunez1 · September 8th, 2008, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by 04mustang232

yea, if your gonna do it right, just buy 2k worth of cobra brakes . With your 3.8, you wont need anything that serious.

it wasnt near that expensive. i paid around $800 for it all brand new and installed them on my own. ive always said, before you go, make sure you can stop. and all i have is a 3.8 under the hood and some nitrous

heres a pic of my set-up:

dgt_mustang · September 8th, 2008, 05:31 PM

^sweet setup, why dont you paint the red on the caliper to match your car?
you have the best signature i have seen so far......

Blainestang · September 8th, 2008, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by buddyantunez1

just do it the right way the first time. 03/04 cobra/mach1 brakes FTW and then i also have the 13'' rear BAER kit.

I agree... You can pick up a Mach 1 kit for $350 or so that comes with calipers (w/ pads), rotors (plain, no slotted/drilled bling), lines, etc.

I wouldn't worry too much about the rears if you're trying to save money. The fronts do most of the work.

Originally Posted by 04mustang232

yea, if your gonna do it right, just buy 2k worth of cobra brakes . With your 3.8, you wont need anything that serious.

Like I said, the Mach kit is ~$350... and while you may not "need" great brakes, it's one area where it's good to have more than you "need".

6stang · September 9th, 2008, 02:37 AM

Hey thanks for all the info. Great help! I'll look into the Cobra and Mach 1 setups. If I'm gonna pay all the $$ for the slotted and X-drilled I might as well go for the Cobra / Mach 1 kit. Will that fit on my existing lines / brackets? I have Mach 1 wheels- I'd hope they'd fit a Mach 1 brake system...

6stang · September 9th, 2008, 09:01 PM

Hey, buddyantunez1 (Nice brakes!), did you need to change the brackets / lines (or anything else for that matter) to make those work on your V6?

And, Blainestang, where did you find the complete brake kits you mentioned for only $350?

Thanks, -Nathan

Blainestang · September 10th, 2008, 02:04 AM

Originally Posted by Stang3.8

Hey, buddyantunez1 (Nice brakes!), did you need to change the brackets / lines (or anything else for that matter) to make those work on your V6?

And, Blainestang, where did you find the complete brake kits you mentioned for only $350?

Thanks, -Nathan

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September 8th, 2008, 01:01 AM	#1
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 reviews	V6 to GT brake conversion I can get a good deal on a set of 4 '01 Mustang GT brake calipers. My '97 V6 Mustang needs calipers and I wanted to upgrade the whole set for not too much money. Other than needing to change the pads and rotors will everything work and be compatible? I have a set of '03 Mach 1 wheels on my car. Suggestions on good slotted / X-drilled rotors / quality performance brake pads?

September 8th, 2008, 07:07 AM	#2
v6_armyguy Regular 2001 Mustang, 4v 5.0l 378rwhp Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fort Hood TX Posts: 146 iTrader: 0 reviews	I thinks, not sure. vut the v6 and v8 have the same breaks. but i an not sure with your year model. but here are some good rotors, StangSuspension.com Rotors - StangSuspension.com they are what i have, and for brake pads.Hawk ceramic to keep the brake dust off your rims. High Performance Pads - StangSuspension.com This is the set up i have, and i like it. __________________ MILITARY CREW USArmy/SGT

September 8th, 2008, 10:09 AM	#3
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,859 iTrader: 2 reviews	i believe its the same, aside from the rear maybe __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

September 8th, 2008, 10:19 AM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	the 01 brakes would be an upgrade for you since they are dual pistons brakes. normally v6/gt brakes are the same but since you have a 97 the 01 brakes would indeed be an upgrade. __________________

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September 8th, 2008, 11:52 AM	#6
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	as usual. __________________

September 8th, 2008, 12:02 PM	#7
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	just do it the right way the first time. 03/04 cobra/mach1 brakes FTW and then i also have the 13'' rear BAER kit. __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

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Lt_Crazy Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 850 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^^ as long as he has 17 inch rims or bigger..... __________________ The difference between Fiction and Reality??? Fiction has to make sense. -Tom Clancy

September 8th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#13
dgt_mustang MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang 3.8l Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,074 iTrader: 0 reviews	^sweet setup, why dont you paint the red on the caliper to match your car? you have the best signature i have seen so far...... __________________ Cosmetic: Vent-visors, Pioneer Bluetooth Radio Deck, 17" Cobra Alloy Rims, HID 4500k 55watt setup, Chrome Headlamps 15% Tint, Red sway bar Performance: CAI,Mac-Longtubes, H-pipe, Flow 40s, NO CATS Diablo Tuner, Rear Sway bar

September 9th, 2008, 02:37 AM	#15
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey thanks for all the info. Great help! I'll look into the Cobra and Mach 1 setups. If I'm gonna pay all the $$ for the slotted and X-drilled I might as well go for the Cobra / Mach 1 kit. Will that fit on my existing lines / brackets? I have Mach 1 wheels- I'd hope they'd fit a Mach 1 brake system... Last edited by 6stang; September 9th, 2008 at 02:38 AM. Reason: typos

September 9th, 2008, 09:01 PM	#16
6stang Regular 1997 Pacific Green 3.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Duxbury, Massachusetts. Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looking around... Hey, buddyantunez1 (Nice brakes!), did you need to change the brackets / lines (or anything else for that matter) to make those work on your V6? And, Blainestang, where did you find the complete brake kits you mentioned for only $350? Thanks, -Nathan

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