CSRP brake question
02-19-2008, 10:24 PM
#11
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RE: CSRP brake question
ORIGINAL: racin66coupe
dodgestang, i already have the spindles. but thanks for the advice of what you are running. is this the kit? http://mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=A120D+01
thanks
dodgestang, i already have the spindles. but thanks for the advice of what you are running. is this the kit? http://mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=A120D+01
thanks
02-19-2008, 11:27 PM
#13
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RE: CSRP brake question
WE did the Granada swap on your '65 via the piece-it-together-yourself method. Used a stock manual '74 Maverick dual chamber master cylinder and they work like a champ. The manual MC gives us a better 'feel' forbraking.
02-20-2008, 12:37 AM
#14
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RE: CSRP brake question
Hi,
I just completed the swap on my 1968 302 with the CSRP kit. I must say it completely delivered on expectations. The stopping power with the single piston caliper is FAR better than what I had with drums.
However I didn't drive over 60MPH with it yet. Today was actually the first test on the expressway, next is freeway ;-)
A few words about the kit:
It came fast after my order and is really complete. I only had to buy pre-fabricated brake lines and brake fluid on top of it.
I followed the instructions and it was pretty easy to put together with a couple email exchanges with Dennis who provided great and fast support.
After I striked my older spindles hard enough to separate the lower ball joints, the rest of the mechanical was a total no brainer.
The plumbing was a little more challenging. Getting the hard lines properly aligned to the connection and the flare not to leak. I must say I had to redo more than once despite the pre-fabricated flare.
A couple pictures.
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I just completed the swap on my 1968 302 with the CSRP kit. I must say it completely delivered on expectations. The stopping power with the single piston caliper is FAR better than what I had with drums.
However I didn't drive over 60MPH with it yet. Today was actually the first test on the expressway, next is freeway ;-)
A few words about the kit:
It came fast after my order and is really complete. I only had to buy pre-fabricated brake lines and brake fluid on top of it.
I followed the instructions and it was pretty easy to put together with a couple email exchanges with Dennis who provided great and fast support.
After I striked my older spindles hard enough to separate the lower ball joints, the rest of the mechanical was a total no brainer.
The plumbing was a little more challenging. Getting the hard lines properly aligned to the connection and the flare not to leak. I must say I had to redo more than once despite the pre-fabricated flare.
A couple pictures.
[IMG]local://upfiles/39927/5521A0374FAF45FA92BF62F33CC451A5.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/39927/81E0D730A7F6421987239AD5579BCDAA.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/39927/ACEBBA961CAF49FAB1C3BEC5E2EDAE56.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/39927/51774ADA6D184FEFB89336CDD8B51F4A.jpg[/IMG]
02-20-2008, 12:59 AM
#15
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RE: CSRP brake question
ORIGINAL: JamesW
They are what they are. They are 70s brake technology. If you're wanting bigger rotors and dual or quad piston, or even 6 piston brakes, then there are more expensive aftermarket selections.
I have Granada brakes and they are just fine for street cars as Nick said.
They are what they are. They are 70s brake technology. If you're wanting bigger rotors and dual or quad piston, or even 6 piston brakes, then there are more expensive aftermarket selections.
I have Granada brakes and they are just fine for street cars as Nick said.
i was going restomod so i went big on my brakes ive got about 2k even for the both the front and rear a little overkill though for most the csrp will be the way to go
02-20-2008, 01:30 AM
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RE: CSRP brake question
Wilwoods are overkill unless your gonna put a nasty small block in it and road race it.If your going to get the v8 spindles id go http://www.mustangsteve.com/cobrabrakes.html the cobra brakes are pbr same thing baer really is and cheaper if you want wilwoods bad http://www.hotrodsusa.com/store/brakesmustang.html
02-20-2008, 09:24 AM
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RE: CSRP brake question
ORIGINAL: racin66coupe
didnt you guys use the granda swap on your stang cpr? i think the mag said u did, and since you have a powerful motor.... how well do they work?
didnt you guys use the granda swap on your stang cpr? i think the mag said u did, and since you have a powerful motor.... how well do they work?
I also don't think there is overkill on safety. GO BIG OR GO HOME
02-20-2008, 10:11 PM
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RE: CSRP brake question
Just remember bigger brakes aint always best on a street car you'll have to run a street pad to keep them hot enough to work fully.Down side is your pads don't last as long.I read a magazine article a while back they had 2 miatas just a like but one had bigger brakes 60-0 stops with cold brakes the stock step up did better but on the track the big brakes gave the car a better lap time.
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