brakes

dinomite · 02-23-2001, 09:53 AM

On and 87-93, any suggestions? I think that I am going to convert the rear to discs, any suggestions on kits? Also, on the front; Can I get away with just getting drilled/slotted rotors of the stock size or should I buy one of those (expensive)upgrade kits (13in), in which case I will also have to get 17in wheels (expensive)? Don't get me wrong, I know that cars cos a lot of money, but I would like to spend as little as possible.

Chris_H · 02-23-2001, 12:05 PM

Well depending on how much you really want to spend will determine which brakes to get. I'm personally saving up for a nice set of Baer Brakes http://www.baer.com/ all round. Pretty expensive depending on which package you get. There is also the Cobra brake conversion which I believe requires 17" tires. You also might want to check into Stainless Steel Brakes www.ssbrakes.com also I think Brembo http://www.brembo.com/ makes some pretty good brake kits. Hope this helps some.

Chris

dinomite · 02-23-2001, 11:52 PM

I was actually looking at that exact cobra kit (13" rotors) that requires 17" tires. It is expensive by itself and requires new wheels (!) but I think it will be worth it. Right now i am looking for a 87-93 hardtop to build up for road racing (right now i just have a convert) and want to go all out, but like most people don't want to spend a lot.

mustang17 · 02-24-2001, 12:40 AM

The front brakes are much more important. I'm pretty sure the front/rear brake ratio is 80%/20%. You have to go big on the front. It's expensive, if you want good road racing brakes you have to do it. If only I had the money....

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02-23-2001, 09:53 AM	#1
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	brakes On and 87-93, any suggestions? I think that I am going to convert the rear to discs, any suggestions on kits? Also, on the front; Can I get away with just getting drilled/slotted rotors of the stock size or should I buy one of those (expensive)upgrade kits (13in), in which case I will also have to get 17in wheels (expensive)? Don't get me wrong, I know that cars cos a lot of money, but I would like to spend as little as possible.

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02-23-2001, 12:05 PM	#2
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Well depending on how much you really want to spend will determine which brakes to get. I'm personally saving up for a nice set of Baer Brakes http://www.baer.com/ all round. Pretty expensive depending on which package you get. There is also the Cobra brake conversion which I believe requires 17" tires. You also might want to check into Stainless Steel Brakes www.ssbrakes.com also I think Brembo http://www.brembo.com/ makes some pretty good brake kits. Hope this helps some. Chris

02-23-2001, 11:52 PM	#3
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	I was actually looking at that exact cobra kit (13" rotors) that requires 17" tires. It is expensive by itself and requires new wheels (!) but I think it will be worth it. Right now i am looking for a 87-93 hardtop to build up for road racing (right now i just have a convert) and want to go all out, but like most people don't want to spend a lot.

02-24-2001, 12:40 AM	#4
mustang17 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Concord, MA, USA Posts: 264	The front brakes are much more important. I'm pretty sure the front/rear brake ratio is 80%/20%. You have to go big on the front. It's expensive, if you want good road racing brakes you have to do it. If only I had the money.... ------------------ 1995 GT Black sleeper Edelbrock 6037 heads,Edelbrock proformer intake,Edelbrock cam, 70mm TB,75mm pro-m mass air,Taylor wires, Underdrive pulleys,Equal length headers,K&N filter Flowmaster cat-back, Eibach pro rate springs lower control arms 3.73 gear Centerforce clutch