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Wheels-Tires Need Some Help - Brakes Upgrade/Wheel fitment

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Using the stock sn95 GT brake set up.
 

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lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes
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Assuming you used some adapter brackets for the brakes? The 94-04 brackets will not work as is or you can modify them or do use something like these:

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-2100C-K/Mustang-Rear-Disk-Brake-Caliper-Adapter-Brackets?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20122150522&gclid=CjwKCAjwzevPBhBaEiwAplAxvsorRsDIaVBLdm4-9hyIIsyc3gD6IRWvHymljRa8J8McmOal6QZIbxoCFtgQAvD_BwE

Read through this whole thread on modifying the brackets. The last two posts show how to do it the best way.

Build Thread Thread 'Fox Length Axles And Stock Sn95 Brake Brackets'

Aug 3, 2012
Alright as many of you know, an SN95's axles are 3/4 of an inch longer than fox length axles. So, this puts the brake location out farther. Most people just go out and buy special bracket kits to make fox length axles work with SN brakes. Well I decided not to do this. Here's what I did:


I started off with no brakes on the rear end because that's how I bought it. Hopefully you guys can get yourself this far without assistance, because if you're going to tackle this, you should be able to simply remove calipers and bridges.

1) Remove the 4 nuts/bolts holding each of the brackets onto...
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As far as the brake lines that is mentioned in the above thread as well.
 
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