Well, after living with stock 4-wheel manual drums for the past 4 years I've decided something needs to be done.
First off, much of the brake system is still original; I've only replaced the master cylinder to a dual bowl, put on new pads, and spring kits. The system is currently filled with Dot 5. I do not know a whole lot about the brakes on my Mustang, and I am concerned about the safety of some parts in the system. What should I be thinking about replacing asap? Are stainless steel pre-bent lines just fluff? Are my stock ones fine unless damaged? I know I should replace the flexible lines that lead to the brakes, right?
Next, I am going to upgrade the front to discs but I must pick a set that will fit inside my 14x7 OE Magnum 500s. I think I have three that will work, any preference?
SSBC 11" kit
Willwood 11" kit
Baer 11" kit, just released and may have to wait awhile
Then there is the option to move to a power booster as well, but I have been told that there is not much difference there if you have good disc brakes on the car. Is this true? Honestly, I am not looking forward to that install - just the part where you have to remove and rehang the new pedal, ugh.
Finally, I'm kind of meh on changing the rear brakes out - probably just get a third member rather than a whole new rear end - but I would consider discs or 11" drums if they were a low cost upgrade in tandem with the front brakes. Any good kit deals?
First off, much of the brake system is still original; I've only replaced the master cylinder to a dual bowl, put on new pads, and spring kits. The system is currently filled with Dot 5. I do not know a whole lot about the brakes on my Mustang, and I am concerned about the safety of some parts in the system. What should I be thinking about replacing asap? Are stainless steel pre-bent lines just fluff? Are my stock ones fine unless damaged? I know I should replace the flexible lines that lead to the brakes, right?
Next, I am going to upgrade the front to discs but I must pick a set that will fit inside my 14x7 OE Magnum 500s. I think I have three that will work, any preference?
SSBC 11" kit
Willwood 11" kit
Baer 11" kit, just released and may have to wait awhile
Then there is the option to move to a power booster as well, but I have been told that there is not much difference there if you have good disc brakes on the car. Is this true? Honestly, I am not looking forward to that install - just the part where you have to remove and rehang the new pedal, ugh.
Finally, I'm kind of meh on changing the rear brakes out - probably just get a third member rather than a whole new rear end - but I would consider discs or 11" drums if they were a low cost upgrade in tandem with the front brakes. Any good kit deals?