Disgruntled Goat Member 98 Member For: 21y 11m 10d Posted 27/02/06 03:51 AM Share Posted 27/02/06 03:51 AM im told that premium brakes are no longer an option, as the new standard ones are "premium". I called the local dealer who didnt know anything about this but did check his price list and could not find premium brakes - indicating this may be true.can anyone confirm?thanks Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23699-premium-brakes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmooth Member 105 Member For: 19y 4m 16d Location: Canberra Posted 27/02/06 05:00 AM Share Posted 27/02/06 05:00 AM Don't quote me, but I thought that they had upgraded the brakes on the BF T by throwing on the thicker rotors from the Territory. Not sure if they are a bigger diameter or not. And no idea about the calipers or pads used.Surely premium brakes would still be an option? But I think that they are now the Brembos (unsure of specs).I do have a link bookmarked with heaps of tech data on the BF, but it's on my home computer Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23699-premium-brakes/#findComment-353924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogo Member of team Kittens Member 609 Member For: 21y 1m 19d Location: Melbourne Posted 27/02/06 06:33 AM Share Posted 27/02/06 06:33 AM I beleive you are correct - the premium brake option is no longer present.The XR6T and XR8 get the larger brakes from the territory - which are actually bigger than the old premiums - particularly the rears. The Brembos remain exclusive to the FPV's.If you want bigger - fit them after market...Goof luck! Ben. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23699-premium-brakes/#findComment-353958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Member 250 Member For: 21y 6m 7d Location: City Posted 27/02/06 06:50 AM Share Posted 27/02/06 06:50 AM Actually you can still get the premium brakes package for the XR6T/XR8 in BF guise. Forgot what is different about them though! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23699-premium-brakes/#findComment-353975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDIE My new toy Lifetime Members 5,344 Member For: 21y 11m 21d Gender: Male Location: stanthorpe wine capital of qld. Posted 27/02/06 06:54 AM Share Posted 27/02/06 06:54 AM Acordding to ford web sight yes you can get them $2950.00 extra.Ian Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23699-premium-brakes/#findComment-353977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopism Tractor Driver Member 709 Member For: 19y 2m 2d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 27/02/06 07:12 AM Share Posted 27/02/06 07:12 AM Ford should fix their website which lists Premium Brakes as a $2K+ option Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23699-premium-brakes/#findComment-353988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmooth Member 105 Member For: 19y 4m 16d Location: Canberra Posted 27/02/06 09:11 AM Share Posted 27/02/06 09:11 AM Just found the following info about the BF from the Carpoint site dated Sep '05: Quote BrakesFord has developed a new Performance brake package for the BF Falcon based on new hardware developed for the Territory. The new brakes outperform and therefore replace the previous premium brake option and are now fitted as standard to the XR6 Turbo and XR8 sedan/ute, and in conjunction with the 24-valve V8 engine in the Falcon XT, Fairmont, Fairmont Ghia, Fairlane G8 and LTD. The package includes new pillar ventilated front rotors 322mm diameter by 28mm thick and new pillar ventilated rear rotors of 328mm x 26mm. These are substantially bigger than the standard 298 x 28mm ventilated fronts and 303 x 16mm solid rears. As this set-up also surpasses the standard FPV brake package, it will prompt a brake upgrade for FPV’s BF range. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23699-premium-brakes/#findComment-354049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Member 250 Member For: 21y 6m 7d Location: City Posted 27/02/06 09:16 AM Share Posted 27/02/06 09:16 AM Schmooth said: Just found the following info about the BF from the Carpoint site dated Sep '05: Quote BrakesFord has developed a new Performance brake package for the BF Falcon based on new hardware developed for the Territory. The new brakes outperform and therefore replace the previous premium brake option and are now fitted as standard to the XR6 Turbo and XR8 sedan/ute, and in conjunction with the 24-valve V8 engine in the Falcon XT, Fairmont, Fairmont Ghia, Fairlane G8 and LTD. The package includes new pillar ventilated front rotors 322mm diameter by 28mm thick and new pillar ventilated rear rotors of 328mm x 26mm. These are substantially bigger than the standard 298 x 28mm ventilated fronts and 303 x 16mm solid rears. As this set-up also surpasses the standard FPV brake package, it will prompt a brake upgrade for FPV’s BF range.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Interesting well maybe they do need to upgrade the Ford website. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23699-premium-brakes/#findComment-354051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Member 564 Member For: 20y 6m 19d Gender: Male Posted 27/02/06 11:50 AM Share Posted 27/02/06 11:50 AM I have read a few time now that the brakes are no longer an option. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23699-premium-brakes/#findComment-354195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch0pper Member 204 Member For: 20y 2m Location: S/W Sydney Posted 27/02/06 12:40 PM Share Posted 27/02/06 12:40 PM I successfully won a bid on a set of these, got em for $450, removed from xr8 and brand new replaced with race brakes.. For anyone interested in an upgrade this has got to be a great option for the ba.. Much less than the 3k for the premium package option when buying the ba for comparisons.. Fitting later in the week.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23699-premium-brakes/#findComment-354227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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