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I have this issue as well. I can’t drive my Mustang with my work boots on; pretty much sneakers only.

If an airbag was present, it would have a certain resistance to it which would keep the airbag system happy. Since there is no airbag there would be an open line condition; a terminating resistor is installed to mimic the resistance as if an airbag was present.

Thanks GriffX. I had read about that; is that the same as pad knock back? If I remember that’s why you can’t put fixed calipers on the stick rear ends. Although, some of BBK manufacturers have found a way to do it.

Well it’s been a while since I posted to this thread, but I finally decided on my new brake setup and got everything installed this weekend. I want to thank everyone who responded with their feedback and suggestions. While I was originally planning on using 4P GT500 Brembos, I ultimately ended...

My son has a ‘99 GT with 17x9 front and 17x10.5 on the rear. Tire size is 275/40/17 and 315/35/17 which you could run, but they are about 1.5” smaller in diameter. Also, the Cobra reps are probably meant for an SN95 with lower offsets. If you run 18’s in the front, tire diameter will probably...

The stock rotors are 11.8”, so using the larger 13.8” rotors in the rear will increase braking torque due to the longer lever which will be increased by 1” (1/2 of the change in diameter) I would assume clamping force would remain relatively unchanged at the rear since the stock caliper is...

Appreciate the feedback, I’ll look at some other options.

Silver, just exactly how noisy are the R6 pads? Looking for a pad with good bite; don’t care about the dust since I can wash my wheels. I don’t mind a little bit of noise, just so long as it doesn’t sound like someone who never takes care of their brakes LOL. Mostly street driven with spirited...

Good to know, thanks. I’ve seen a few different places where it was said to only use DOT3 with a manual car.

Ok thanks, I may try the DOT4 then or stick with the MotorCraft. Not sure yet, but I have time until the weather warms up.

Silver, what brake fluid did you use? I see a lot of people recommend Motul 600 or ATE, but that’s DOT4. Don’t we have to use DOT3 with the manual? I usually just use Motorcraft DOT3

Thanks for the info DieHarder. I did some more reading, looks like it’s possibly the s550 4 pots that need to be spaced from the spindle using washers. I ’think’ they are made by Continental, not Brembo, and are much larger than the 4 pot Brembos that came on the 07-12 GT500.

DieHarder, that’s the setup I’m leaning towards and is quite cost effective. I‘ve seen some use washers between the spindle and calipers on the 4P setup. Is that what you had to do with yours? Or is that for the later style 4P calipers?

Dino, I didn’t provide that information beforehand because none of it was relevant to the question posed. I do appreciate your input as I have read quite a bit of your comments on here and have learned quite a bit.

Scarlett, I went with ESR CS8 in 19x10.5 +30 in Apex Blue. Got them for $155/piece plus an additional 10% off. Their website stated the 19x9.5 +35 would clear Mustang PP Brembo, so I called and confirmed the 10.5” width fitment with 6P Brembos...

GriffX, yes the Akebono pads don’t seem to do much. I got the pads that were one level up from OE pads; I forget the name. I bought them because I had really good luck with them on a 2012 Nissan Altima coupe (it was my DD) paired with StopTech slotted rotors. Those pads and rotors went +60k...

either way, I need to do something about the braking performance and I know the proper pads and rotors are going to have a lot to do with that. I have fairly decent pads and rotors on my car now, but they’re just not cutting it.

Thanks Silver, that’s kind of what I was wondering about. Indeed the additional weight of the calipers and 15 inch rotors are going to add a lot of unsprung weight to each corner, so acceleration, and possibly even deceleration are going to be affected. I guess I should’ve phrased my original...

Silver, Thanks for the input on the brake pads you were using. I was thinking that the 4P Brembo calipers had to be an improvement over the stock two pistons, or else Ford wouldn’t have used them on the GT500. I just recently purchased a set of 19 inch wheels just for the purpose of upgrading...

Boss, Dino; Thanks for replies, I understand all the points you made. The stock brake system just doesn’t seem to inspire any braking confidence in spirited driving on the back mountain roads of PA. I bought the car 3 years ago this March and the brakes were trashed on it; rear calipers were...

Hello, I am currently looking to improve the crap braking on my ‘07 GT. Looking at either the 4P or 6P setup. My question specifically regards the 6P setup and all the unsprung weight that comes those behemoths. Any thoughts on how the handling will negatively be affected? How much? I’m sure...

Thank you everyone for your suggestions and advice. This is the first time I’m installing an aftermarket hood, though I’ve been working on my own cars for 20+ years. I just assumed it wouldn’t take as much effort to get it right. A cheaper hood I would have suspected as much. Yep, I’m...

Thanks Laga, I will be sure to check that out. Car currently has a BBK CAI put on by the PO, planning on a JLT or Steeda CAI in the future. I’ll definitely post some pics once I get the car back from paint and install the Cervinis B2 front chin spoiler I have for it. Plan is to have the hood...

Well…I think was able to get it adjusted about as far as I’m going to, especially since the body shop will need to take it off for paint. I think the rest of the necessary adjustments can be found in tweaking the bolts securing the hood to the hinges. My son and I spent the morning loosening...

Thanks to your suggestions. LOL. I’ll work on it more tomorrow and hopefully get everything squared up. Then I can start on getting the hood latch and hood bumpers adjusted.