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Old Oct 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 Oct 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
Old Oct 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
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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How much did it set you back?
Old Oct 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...
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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our brakes are not very good, good mod, safety and practical

Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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They're better than the one's on my 02....Those were rediculous
Old Oct 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.
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Hi mike![sm=hiya.gif]
Old Oct 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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