Big Brakes Anyone!

[aps]

What about the idea mentioned above about moving the front calipers (and ventilated disks) to the rear? The front are being cast aside.

I dont understand the technical feasibility af doing that, but its an idea...

This may be possible though it depends on the piston size of the caliper, remember we must match up to the stock ford master cylinder,and we dont want to much rear brake bias other wise the rear end might over take the front end, which would be an exciting experience .

PETER

APS

[Trumpy]

Thanks Peter,

I knew there would be a technical explanation as to why things are never that easy...

I'm staying tuned anyway...

[Geeseman]

Yeah, im interested. Have 17"s. How would this kit compare to the ford premiums in stopping power?

I think the breaks are the worst part of the T.

[aaronmihe]

Red is fine... people can always repaint to suit

I forgot to mention 17" is my pref as well... I would expect the setup to be better than the Ford Premium front pair - or run a cheap/more common pad etc ...

A.

[Cro]

Red is cool, but what about paint that changes colour depending on it's temp. It's only $50-100 and would be a good indicator of when to cool them down a bit.

[hambo_12]

but what about paint that changes colour depending on it's temp. It's only $50-100 and would be a good indicator of when to cool them down a bit.

A necessity for you Cro!! :lol:

[ms700]

You may be able to use the front caliper on the back, but you wont be able to use the rotor. Ford's handbrake mechanism uses the inside of the rotor as a "drum" setup for the handbrake.

Dont insist on price when it comes to brakes. I spent big bucks on my setup, and it by far and away the best coin I ever spent.

The brakes were the worst thing about my car, now they are the best.

[turbotom]

Hi Peter. I'll need a brake upgrade when I fit the mods later this year....

I'm sticking with 17's. (more cost effective)

Red calipers are fine; can always paint a different colour if desired...

Cost? Hmmm, I'm a bit of a tight-ar$e, so I'm always looking for the best value which is practical and effective. On-going costs re replacement pads is also an issue.... Got a shock when I overheard the GT (Brembo brake) pads alone cost several thousand to replace!

Peter, if you keep coming up with practical, effective and reliable solutions at a decent cost for all us rev-heads, you'll need to open a bank account in the Cayman Islands.

luv your work!

cheers, tom

[Cro]

but what about paint that changes colour depending on it's temp. It's only $50-100 and would be a good indicator of when to cool them down a bit.

A necessity for you Cro!! :lol:

That's right!!

On the CB (cro) Hambo, what colour are my brakes?

(hambo) cro, they're white hot.

(cro) sh*t

:D

[Yoda]

for front brakes I'd be thinking about $1500 tops, which I'd reckon would have to be 4-pot calipers & pads to suit the hi-po brake rotors

and maybe recycling the front calipers on the rear with smaller brake pads... (edit...definately a great idea))

definately to suit the 17's cause I will not be upgrading to 18's due to cost of replacing rubber...

Cheers,

Matt

This sound like the best idea to me. I will have 18's but think most would prefer a verrrryyyyy tight fit under the 17's I feel price needs to be around the $1500 mark.

Thanks for thinking of it Peter