New Wheels
2005-2010 Mustang 5 spoke silver painted "Bullitt" 17x8 wheels from newtakeoff.com
Test fitting new wheels
These wheels have a different offset than the stock 14s. They require at least a 1.5 inch spacer to clear the upper control arms.
Test fitting new wheels
Tires are 245/45R17
Test fitting new wheels
Modifying upper control arms
Even with a 1.5" spacer, the wheels are very close to the edge of the UCAs. to get just a bit more clearance, I shaved a little off with an angle grinder.
Modifying upper control arms
If you use crimp-on wheel weights, they will most likely contact the UCA. I switched to stick-on weights inside of the rim.
A tight fit
It's close but this picture is taken while the car is on jack stands and the suspension is at full travel - negative camber. When the suspension compresses, the camber changes to increase the distance from the UCA.
A tight fit
Power disc brake conversion
The front brakes were converted from manual drum to power disc. Step one...remove the old stuff.
Steering knuckle
Drums and hubs have been removed.
Master cylinder removed
This brake swap required a new master cylinder.
Backing Plate
Rotor and wheel bearings installed
Rotor and wheel bearings installed
4 piston caliper is mounted
This CSRP Swap.1 kit from www.discbrakeswap.com uses a 4 piston caliper identical to the ones originally used on 64-66 Mustangs.
4 piston caliper is mounted
Brake pads
Same as 64-66 Mustang
Braided stainless brake line
connects the caliper to the hard line on the frame.
driver side complete
driver side complete
driver side complete
Front wheel installed with 1.5 inch spacer
Looking good...
except for the high stance. Suspension mods are coming.
Right side done
Wheel spacer
Preparing brake lines
for new master cylinder and proportioning valve. Mount for the power brake booster is attached to the firewall.
Swapping the manual brake pedal assembly
with power brake pedal. This sounds like an easy step but it might have been one of the hardest. To get the pedal assembly out, you have to first remove the upper dash and steering column.