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Simple V6 to GT brake upgrade

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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Tungsten Bullitt
Do you have ABS? Also where did you get your Tungsten paint?
No, on the ABS.

The caliper paint is by G2:
http://g2usa.com/buy.shtml

I bought it from hubcapsplus via
http://wheelskin.com/Merchant2/merch...H&store_code=W

Search for "Limited Edition Mustang" caliper paint. There was a special discount coupon (MUSTANGFORUMS) that saved $22.00 off the $59.95 price; I don't know if it would still be good.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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Why would you change rear brakes to gt? the v6 and gt are same?
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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THIS SHOULD BE MADE INTO AN STICKY
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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I am considering doing this as one of my mods for 2009.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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any of you V6 guys want to sell me your old rotors & caliper brackets? shoot me a PM if interested. Thanks!
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Full Throttle
This might be a stupid question (noob) but can you use stock v6 breaks (i got the 16" wheels) on larger wheels say 18" Billets or is a break upgrade a must?
ya, you can use them, its not a must.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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I'm glad to see my brake upgrade thread didn't die after the forum got hacked. whew...
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Full Throttle
This might be a stupid question (noob) but can you use stock v6 breaks (i got the 16" wheels) on larger wheels say 18" Billets or is a break upgrade a must?
The FRPP 18 inch bullitts require the use of GT brakes, don`t put these wheels on a stock V6 brakes.

bullitt wheels read the last tech note

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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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For ease of sourcing parts for the conversion here is the link to the FRPP V6 conversion kit. http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...KeyField=10100
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by I-70 west
The FRPP 18 inch bullitts require the use of GT brakes, don`t put these wheels on a stock V6 brakes.

bullitt wheels read the last tech note
hmm, knew about the steering stops, i wonder what the problem is with those wheels not going over v6 brakes.??
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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The V6 brake caliper will not clear the FRPP 18" wheel.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Just a quick update, the caliper brackets have gone up a lot in price, now $68 each.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Great info, thanks for posting! A simple and inexpensive upgrade. The dealer quoted me $68 each an the brackets, but I bought a pair from a board member at a great price.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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Has anyone swapped out the rear brakes with GT rotors? What do you need? Are the brackets the same for front and rear?
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by GunnyFritz
Has anyone swapped out the rear brakes with GT rotors? What do you need? Are the brackets the same for front and rear?
The V6 and GT rear disc brakes are the same !
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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I just got back from the dealership. The brackets have been superseded by another stock number, which sells for $86.00! The older ones (listed in this thread) are of limited availability, and go for $68.00 each! Does anyone have an old set of GT brackets they want to sell? I was also told by the dealership that in order to replace the rear rotors, I'd have to replace the calipers as well.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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Sorry. Didn't realize that. My bad.
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 05:05 AM
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Finally got my brackets, thanks to a member of this forum! I do the install on the 3rd. Will post pics after.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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my dealer wanted $70 for the brackets. i got the kit from cjpony on sale for $125, brackets and rotors. i ran the rotors for a couple months but i needed new rear rotors so decided to replace all 4. i got 4 rotors and 4 sets of ceramic pads for around $205 from brake motove on ebay. ive bought 2 sets of these now. did the 06 last year, and this year i did mine. not bad for the money.

you can get the v6 set or the gt set, about the same price and free shipping. they got here pretty fast too. good service. this sale ended but it will get you to the store.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Drill...item3369de2bc5
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 05:08 AM
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Finally got them installed!
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