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Old 01-20-2011, 05:36 PM
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http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...-calipers.html
Trouble is....this Mustang GT (just like the Convertible we tested earlier ) with the Brembo package has single piston rear calipers.
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Old 01-20-2011, 05:48 PM
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Hmmmm I say, good find. Subscribed.
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Old 01-20-2011, 06:37 PM
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holy cow that is a huge screw up
ppl with the brembo brake package should probably be expecting something in return lol
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Old 01-20-2011, 06:41 PM
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Interesting , I though the rear calipers for brembo packages were dual pistons too. Oh well. Now I am actually glad I didn't choose the brembo package
I intend to go aftermaket brakes anyway like baers
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Old 01-20-2011, 06:44 PM
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Big whoop, not that huge of an issue.
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Old 01-20-2011, 07:28 PM
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Some people aren't gonna care. Some people are gonna be pissed.

Curious to see what ends up happening with this.
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Old 01-20-2011, 07:36 PM
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Wow...
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Old 01-20-2011, 07:38 PM
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well, i guess if you count both calipers (left and right rear) they weren't fibbing. seriously, this is a significant screwup on ford's part. will be interested to see how they respond.
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Old 01-20-2011, 08:24 PM
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It's not that expensive of a fix for Ford. But, a big screw up none the less.
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Old 01-20-2011, 08:33 PM
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Ouch, most people just care about the fronts anyhow but if I forked out the money it better have decent rears aswell.
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