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Old 10-29-2007, 08:04 PM
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Hy everyone,I recently purchased all the parts to convert the brakes onmy 2008 mustang gt to the gt500 brembo kit.I have the 18 inch Bullitt wheels. Does anybody know the size of the spacer I need. Will a 5/8 do or do I really need 1 inch.

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Old 10-29-2007, 08:17 PM
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5/8 is fine but it is completly useless to upgrade to GT500 breaks, your setup will not fade unless you have over 500hp
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Old 10-29-2007, 08:20 PM
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Thanks for the reply, brakes first(safety) and then the blower. Do you know anyone that has done the brake conversion
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Old 10-29-2007, 08:30 PM
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How much did it set you back?
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Old 10-29-2007, 08:57 PM
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I think its a great mod...Our breaks are okay but those brembo's are awesome...
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Old 10-29-2007, 09:01 PM
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our brakes are not very good, good mod, safety and practical

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Old 10-29-2007, 09:03 PM
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They're better than the one's on my 02....Those were rediculous
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Old 10-29-2007, 09:04 PM
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My stock brakes are crap, always have been, nothing to do with the Blower.One big "stop" and they're done, theystart groaning and generally complaining. Upgrading themthis Winter while she's off the road. I'll either go with the 14" Brembos or Baers.
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Old 10-29-2007, 09:13 PM
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Hi mike![sm=hiya.gif]
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Old 10-29-2007, 09:37 PM
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Just bought these.....Do not fit with my new foose wheels....new in the box 1600.00 shipped, better than the shelby list is 2200.00

I might try and sell the Foose locally and change rims[&o]The brakes are nice.

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