[BigLS13]

Has anyone considered or done the modification. I was looking for an upgrade and came across this kit:

GT500 Brake Conversion Adapter Kit, SN95 Spindle, Front [BAK-V500] : Maximum Motorsports, the Latemodel Mustang Performance Suspension Leader!

It seems like a reasonable swap if a good price is found on the gt500 parts. Any information would help. I searched but was not able to find a swap done for the 99-04 cars here on the forum. Maybe I missed it?

 

[Guest]

Most people simply go with ceramic pads/slotted rotors and call it a day on the V6.
14" 4 pistons are going to be massive overkill.

The real problem is finding GT500 take-off parts.

 

[BigLS13]

gt500 parts not hard to find. $700 to $900 for rotors, calipers, lines. $1300 new for all parts

 

[metalman302]

I didn't realize the neither the stock or Cobra brakes were enough to stop a 3200 pound V6 with 200 earth shattering horsepower....

But hey it's your car. You're gonna need 18 rims too.

 

[Guest]

You're gonna need 18 rims too.

Which are going to slow down the car a lot too. You'll never get up fast enough to need to use the brakes.

 

[b1lk1]

Stock brakes are pathetic on these cars in terms of engineering and longevity. My 02 caravan has far better braking power with better fade resistance than my Mustang. All 4 calipers need replacing on my car due to various issues, both rears because of the piss poor parking brake design.

I would only upgrade the brakes if they used better engineered parts than Ford used. I don't care what anyone says, the stock brakes are a pathetic.

 

[WindCity]

Just get 03/04 cobra brakes if your really set on upgrading the brakes! They have plenty of stopping power and recommend them to other sixers that want to upgrade the system. However, you'd need at minimum 17" rims. And yes these are direct bolt ons and are not that hard to find!

 

[BigLS13]

Lol. Was only inquiring as stock brakes are not great and it seems members her like to do modifications and swaps on their cars. Still considering cobra brakes.

 

[WindCity]

Well I do recommend the cobra brakes, I've had them for about a month now and love the braking and the looks. Just remember that it is your car and you could do whatever you want to it! :bigthumbsup

 

[BigLS13]

Thanks for the input on the cobra brakes. Glad they are working for you. Still working out my mods for my project car. It's a new platform for me and still researching parts. thanks again