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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?
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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.
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i believe its the same, aside from the rear maybe
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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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damn, the clown beat me to it.
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Doc
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as usual.
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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.
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^^^ as long as he has 17 inch rims or bigger.....
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+1 to that. if you're gonna do it, do it right.
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yea, if your gonna do it right, just buy 2k worth of cobra brakes
. With your 3.8, you wont need anything that serious.
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![]() heres a pic of my set-up: ![]() ![]()
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^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......
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I wouldn't worry too much about the rears if you're trying to save money. The fronts do most of the work. 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".
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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 01:38 AM. Reason: typos |
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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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