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OK, I am almost ready to pull the trigger on a big brake kit for my 65 fastback (13" rotors and min. 4 piston calipers). I want to make sure that I get the best bang for the buck...so I need to compile a list of who actually offers kits for my mustang.
I know about Baer, Brembo, Wilwood, SSBC and Cobra Automotive...who am I missing here??


Thanks guys,


Chris Barton
 

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List looks complete to me...
 
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I think there's a company called Master Power, or something like that.
 

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Global West Pro-Vintage

www.mpbrakes.com
 

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Global West has a kit that incorporates Wilwood 4 piston Super Lite calipers.

http://www.globalwest.net/

The nice thing about the kit is the the hat is indexed on the Hub instead of the bolts (as is the Wilwood kit). Also, it does not change your track width.

Tim
 

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less expensive option.......

a cheaper option would be to upgrade your existing Rotors to a High Performance Slotted Rotor, and add a set of Performance Brake Pads like R4-S Porterfeilds.
Both are available from
www.muggziperformance.com
total cost for this upgrade may run you $300 to $400 and it all bolts onto your existing set-up, no Mods
Not quite the same braking performance, but better than stock.
Unless you're racing the car alot, the big brake upgrade kits are a waste of money (IMHO)
Mach1steve
 
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