Big Brakes on a not-so-big Budget? YEP

Here are the parts prices from a local wholesaler:

2010 Mustang GT500 rotors: $90ea Napa with discount $58.50

2004 C5 Corvette Calipers (no wording) $81.99 + $75 core each Napa with discount $73.79 each +$66.67 core

Severe heavy duty pads: $50

These are all Centrix parts.
 
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I have started to install the new brakes and went ahead and removed them. I may try and make some new ones that will be bigger. Not to worried I do not drive it much and sure not in the rain unless I get caught in it.
 
I'm still working through this thread, so maybe this has already been answered.

What's the grade of the aluminum these are manufactured from?
 
I'm new here and wanted to thank all of you for your vast knowledge. I just finished my 2003 grand marquis upgrades tonight and couldn't be happier. I used Zack's and lji372's brackets, brake motive rotors, the c5 calipers (one needing the corvette imprint grinded off), tce front lines and ceramic pads. The car is freaking incredible. Brakes are outstanding. Did have an issue with the wheel weights. That was painful, but discount fixed it. I also replaced all of my suspension and steering components front and rear. Added a 1in rear sway bar was well. I love this car. I have sports car handling and braking. Now I just need the power. Trying to decide on power adder or just a 5.4 swap. Thanks again for all of your shared information. If you haven't done the big brake upgrade...do it!
 
N34stryker said:
I'm new here and wanted to thank all of you for your vast knowledge. I just finished my 2003 grand marquis upgrades tonight and couldn't be happier. I used Zack's and lji372's brackets, brake motive rotors, the c5 calipers (one needing the corvette imprint grinded off), tce front lines and ceramic pads. The car is freaking incredible. Brakes are outstanding. Did have an issue with the wheel weights. That was painful, but discount fixed it. I also replaced all of my suspension and steering components front and rear. Added a 1in rear sway bar was well. I love this car. I have sports car handling and braking. Now I just need the power. Trying to decide on power adder or just a 5.4 swap. Thanks again for all of your shared information. If you haven't done the big brake upgrade...do it!
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Good stuff!!

Isn't this bar awesome :D :D
 
great minds think alike!!!

just read the full thread. i was just researching the same thing and i came crossed this thread. crazy! anyway i wonder if those brackets would fit a 2000 crown vic and will that setup fit in a 17" factory steel wheel???

Hope it will work. Trying to stop a 4600lb car doing 130+ is crazy on factory brakes

thx Rich
 
NTHE10s said:
great minds think alike!!!

just read the full thread. i was just researching the same thing and i came crossed this thread. crazy! anyway i wonder if those brackets would fit a 2000 crown vic and will that setup fit in a 17" factory steel wheel???

Hope it will work. Trying to stop a 4600lb car doing 130+ is crazy on factory brakes

thx Rich
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No , it barely fits the 18" wheels.
 
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