Mustang Brakes! V6 vs GT

texanfan392 · 03-10-2009

whats the difference? are the GT brakes bigger? how many pistons?

thinking about upgrading front brakes to GT takeoffs?

what do ya think??

**pcfrisch** · 03-10-2009

Just a guess but I can't think of any reason why they would be different.

Unrulyschoolboy · 03-10-2009

Don't the fronts just have larger rotors but use the same calipers and the rears are the same?

shoe48 · 03-10-2009

Larger rotor is correct you can just change the mounting brackets to make them work , I am told there is no differance in the Caliper , The Larger Rotor can make a big differance though , it is a reasonably cheap up grade that will look nice through the wheels also ,, I see them from Newtakeoff on ebay for 99.00 , You will need 17 inch wheels to make this work , Stock 16s will no longer fit , Good price for new parts

sixers007h · 03-10-2009

When I installed mine the cailpers were the same size but the tubing and a few other things were bigger. The larger rotor makes alot of difference, I am really impressed with the upgrade.

mustangcr8z · 03-10-2009

The backs are the same, but if you change thr fronts to GT you will not be able to use the 16" factory wheels, you have to use 17" or bigger. all you have to change is the caliper mounting bracket and the rotor your done.

texanfan392 · 03-11-2009

oh ok, i have 17'' bullits.

would the new mounting brackets come with the package on newtakeoff.com? of would i have to go to a junkyard do ya think?

shoe48 · 03-12-2009

I just got this kit from new take off and it includes all needed parts ,, Nice stuff

Rake · 03-12-2009

Is this what we're talking about here?

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Originally Posted by shoe48

I just got this kit from new take off and it includes all needed parts ,, Nice stuff

Would you say the same thing sixers007h does?

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Originally Posted by sixers007h

The larger rotor makes alot of difference, I am really impressed with the upgrade.

texanfan392 · 03-15-2009

i'd like to know as well, sounds like a good investment. brakes are one of those safer things we can always use.

shoe48 · 03-15-2009

This is the Kit I bought and at this price eBay Motors: Mustang GT OEM Front Rotors & Calipers Package '05-'09 (item 310128942588 end time Mar-19-09 13:37:45 PDT)

mrjimmy · 03-15-2009

I got a set from new takeoffs. I used the same caliper (as they are identical,right down to the pads)and just added the extension bracket and new rotors. Didnt have to change hoses,bleed lines or any of that stuff. Very simple change over and woth the money to.
As stated here the rears are the same on either car.

$100.00 is a good deal

great08 · 03-17-2009

Anyone know where I can buy the brackets and rotors only? Do I need larger back plates? I cant see having a pair of calipers hanging around if I don't have to.

sixers007h · 03-17-2009

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Anyone know where I can buy the brackets and rotors only? Do I need larger back plates? I cant see having a pair of calipers hanging around if I don't have to.

v6mustangstuff.com

great08 · 03-17-2009

Bought em, Thanks sixer