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New Brake setup/ 5 lug conversion questions?

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Old 08-05-2008, 01:27 PM
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Default New Brake setup/ 5 lug conversion questions?

Soemtime in the near future i want to invest in a good brake setup like a 4 piston front caliper and a decent set for the rear and while i'm at it i want to go ahead and get a 5 lug.

What is a good brake kit to invest in?
What else do i have to buy (aside from wheels) to get the brakes working?

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Old 08-05-2008, 08:44 PM
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It really depends on how much you want to spend...

I went with the baer 5 lug sport package front and rear. So much better.. better than my 02 subaru too

If you go 5 lug you need:
new carrier
axles
master cylinder
proportioning valve
new frong spindles (i went 95 gt...better geometry)
stock brake booster is ok (unless you want a softer pedal)
3-2 brake line conversion
wheel studs front and rear 1-1/2"
more lugs...

now that doesnt include the rotors, calipers, brake lines

i think thats it, i cant remember


If you want the junkyard way. i think there is a sticky on it....explains all
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Old 08-05-2008, 08:47 PM
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sn95brakes.com

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Old 08-07-2008, 07:22 PM
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oh boy that sounds like a lot of money >_<
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Old 08-07-2008, 07:25 PM
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ORIGINAL: 83gtragtop

sn95brakes.com

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Old 08-07-2008, 07:30 PM
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Think he ment this
http://mjbobbitt.home.comcast.net/~m...n95brakes.html
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Old 08-07-2008, 09:33 PM
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it certainly does run you up some....but mine was all brand new parts. the used, junkyard route is by far cheaper. But i have the calipers in my sig on my car... shelby....mmmmm.
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lol well i mean if im taking the time out im going to go big or go home but i also dont want to drop like 6 grand into brakes lol. Like two is a good number

thank you for the link!
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