Brake Rebuild Suggestions

[trndkll67]

I just finished having a 300hp 302 w/ gt40 heads installed and a full c4 tranny rebuild. To handle all this added power, I figure a full brake system rebuild is in order to make sure I can stop it when I need to. I have discs on front and drum in back. Manual brakes, dual master cylinder.

What brake rotors, pads, caliper, master cylider, lines, etc. would you guys suggest. I'm not looking for a race-worthy pricetag, but I do believe you get what you pay for. With that in mind, what is a reasonably priced and long lasting setup to get my girl to stop for years to come. Any installation advice is appreciated too.

[rwhite65]

I ended up putting a dual master cylinder from a late model Lincoln mark VIII in mine bolted up to an 87 stang power booster. I wanted the power brakes with a dual cylinder, but didn’t want to pay the price. I am pretty darn happy with how it turned out, but there is some "minor" fabrication to get the install to work properly. The price tag was also very good.

There is a kit that some of the guys run on here that has better pads and a shoe, claiming the stopping power is much better with this kit. I will do some searching and post what I find when I get home here in a while. I am thinking of running this kit this summer.

Ryan

[okiedragster]

i used a 85 lincoln on the rear for discs http://forums.mustangworks.com/showthread.php?t=47978

[Rev]

Originally Posted by rwhite65

There is a kit that some of the guys run on here that has better pads and a shoe, claiming the stopping power is much better with this kit. I will do some searching and post what I find when I get home here in a while. I am thinking of running this kit this summer.

Ryan

I think Ryan is referring to Praise Dyno pads and shoes. That's what I use with my Granada front discs and stock rear drums on my '66 Stang. All of the tests that I have read showed superior stopping distances when compared to stock pads and shoes. I recently replaced my front pads and paid $92 for those pads alone. I've been happy over the last several years with the Praise Dyno products.

Rev

[rwhite65]

Rev is correct, they are who I was thinking of.

thanks Rev-
Ryan

[bmxmon]

SSBC makes some nice kits, my brother got a kit from them for his 74 camaro. I believe disks on just the front would be just fine, unless you want to go all out with the 4 wheel disc setup.

[66-351]

You may want to check with Master Power Brakes. They have really good parts and the prices are cheaper than most.