Braking System

86GT · 05-31-2000, 10:18 PM

I was wondering what would be a good upgrade for street driving and cornering, instead of the stock system. I'm gonna get the 87+ spindles so it won't be a problem to go with better equipment, but I'm not considering a rear disc conv. anytime soon (budget probs)..
Any advice is appreciated...

drudis · 06-01-2000, 02:43 PM

I recommend the 87+ front spindles. Then you can do the 73mm lincoln calipers. Use Performance Friction "Z" pads ($60). I ran on a combo like this for a few years. Check out www.maximummotorsports.com for some stock brake pads/ss-lines/guides kit...

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Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-)
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spinemup · 06-02-2000, 03:43 PM

here's the scoop, i'm buying the 17" three star dual spoke gt rims w/ tires for my 91'.
i need new brake pads too. i got 3:73 i need to install. there is a 95 style interceptor crown vic at a local bone yard w/ rear discs.
will i be able to swap rotors/calapers/mounting brackets off of this car onto my 8.8 and newly aquired ranger 5-lug axel combo?
(i'll probly pay someone to install the zoom
gears for me) i've done a 5-lug conversion before on a buddies car, but don' feel confident with the whole "make sure you space your gears right" thing.
any pointers on cheap brake swap/upgrades would be cool while i got the whole sytem apart.
this post will probly help out 86gt too
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91 lx cobra intake, k&n,
elc. fan, 3:73, pro 5.0
shifter, centerforce clutch, accufab quadrant,
and 2chmbr flows w/ off road pipe.

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05-31-2000, 10:18 PM	#1
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	Braking System I was wondering what would be a good upgrade for street driving and cornering, instead of the stock system. I'm gonna get the 87+ spindles so it won't be a problem to go with better equipment, but I'm not considering a rear disc conv. anytime soon (budget probs).. Any advice is appreciated...

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06-01-2000, 02:43 PM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I recommend the 87+ front spindles. Then you can do the 73mm lincoln calipers. Use Performance Friction "Z" pads ($60). I ran on a combo like this for a few years. Check out www.maximummotorsports.com for some stock brake pads/ss-lines/guides kit... ------------------ Darius Rudis Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-) My Mustang Page

06-02-2000, 03:43 PM	#3
spinemup Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: middleboro,ma, usa Posts: 734	here's the scoop, i'm buying the 17" three star dual spoke gt rims w/ tires for my 91'. i need new brake pads too. i got 3:73 i need to install. there is a 95 style interceptor crown vic at a local bone yard w/ rear discs. will i be able to swap rotors/calapers/mounting brackets off of this car onto my 8.8 and newly aquired ranger 5-lug axel combo? (i'll probly pay someone to install the zoom gears for me) i've done a 5-lug conversion before on a buddies car, but don' feel confident with the whole "make sure you space your gears right" thing. any pointers on cheap brake swap/upgrades would be cool while i got the whole sytem apart. this post will probly help out 86gt too ------------------ 91 lx cobra intake, k&n, elc. fan, 3:73, pro 5.0 shifter, centerforce clutch, accufab quadrant, and 2chmbr flows w/ off road pipe. [This message has been edited by spinemup (edited 06-02-2000).] [This message has been edited by spinemup (edited 06-02-2000).]