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Why do my brakes suck??

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Old 02-04-2007, 06:47 PM
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Default Why do my brakes suck??
My brakes on my 91 gt are horrible!!! They always seem to lock up and skid. Are all the mustangs like that. What can i do to get the car to stop better?
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Old 02-04-2007, 06:49 PM
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u dont have abs, you have small rotors in the front, and drums in the back. and ur tires prolly suck lol.
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Old 02-04-2007, 06:55 PM
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cut a large hole in floor boards insert feet
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Old 02-04-2007, 06:59 PM
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hahaha barney rubble style.
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Old 02-04-2007, 07:01 PM
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your brakes are only as good as you are...

if your tires are locking up, you clearly need more practice with driving
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Old 02-04-2007, 07:29 PM
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the stock fox brakes suck big doodoo.
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Old 02-04-2007, 07:33 PM
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theres alot of placesthat offer parts to doupgrades to your brakes
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Old 02-04-2007, 08:27 PM
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obviously no abs. get some new rotors,pads, and new tires and itshouldnthappen anymore
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Old 02-04-2007, 09:24 PM
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Just do a 5 lug swap. My brakes are way better now. As far as the tires locking - STOP PUSHING SO FING HARD ON THE PEDAL!!
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Old 02-04-2007, 09:33 PM
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Why do my brakes suck??
cuz it's a mustang lol

don't you know, the2nd turnoff at the track is for us....the 1st is for EVERYONE else

do a 4-wheel disc it'll help a boatload
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