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6/26/2015 11:59 AM  #1


Brembo calipers on a 1967 Fastback

I have some questions that I would like to ask concerning a brake upgrade that I might try. What I have are a pair of 2008 BMW 135i Brembo six piston calipers that went onto 13.3" x 28mm rotors. I know the Cobra rotors are 13" x 28mm and the 2011 GT rotors are 13.24" x 30mm.  In your opinion, is it worth the time and trouble to try to fabricate some brackets to use these calipers and if I were going to, which rotor would you recommend?  Also, what material should the brackets be made out of? I've already done the Mustang Steve cobra brake swap onto my 67 fastback and enjoy both the quality and performance of that kit. I'm in the process of building another old ford unibody and since I have these calipers was going to try to utilize them. I've already mocked up the BMW caliper onto the fastback and even though it's quite large it still fits inside a 17 x 7 torqthrust M. Any information or opinions you have on this topic would be greatly appreciated. I'm a new member on the forum and apologize for the long winded first question.

 

6/26/2015 8:44 PM  #2


Re: Brembo calipers on a 1967 Fastback

That is great if they fit the wheels. Usually the Brembos require alot more room towards the wheel spokes.
Sounds like you can make them work. The wheel/spoke clearance is usually the biggest issue with Brembos.  In the big scheme of things, most modern calipers mount in a similar fashion.


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6/27/2015 7:58 AM  #3


Re: Brembo calipers on a 1967 Fastback

Jim, let me be the first to welcome you to the best place on the WWW.  Hope we get to meet you one day at a bash.  Good luck with your projects...what is the other "old Ford unibody" you are working on?

BB


"you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
 

6/27/2015 2:36 PM  #4


Re: Brembo calipers on a 1967 Fastback

I would absolutely fab up some brackets to fit them. I've used both steel and aluminum for the brackets. Will your Brembo calipers open up with new pads to accept the 30mm gt rotor? If so, I'd use them.

Bob


Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
 

6/27/2015 2:42 PM  #5


Re: Brembo calipers on a 1967 Fastback

Thanks Bob. It's a 1967 Cougar. Don't know for sure if I'm going to use the brembos or not. Just wanted to get some opinions and advice from some of the folks that have done unusual brake swaps before. I'd really like to see you and the other folks on this forum at a bash but, as I'm new I don't know when and where they are held. I'm sure it's posted on the forum somewhere.

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6/27/2015 2:48 PM  #6


Re: Brembo calipers on a 1967 Fastback

RPM, thanks for the reply. I don't know if the brembos will open to 30mm or not. Biggest problem is picking up new pads. Most auto parts stores look at you funny when you say "BMW with the performance brake package". Probably going to have to get some online and make my decision from there.

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6/27/2015 6:01 PM  #7


Re: Brembo calipers on a 1967 Fastback

Jim67FB wrote:

Thanks Bob. It's a 1967 Cougar. Don't know for sure if I'm going to use the brembos or not. Just wanted to get some opinions and advice from some of the folks that have done unusual brake swaps before. I'd really like to see you and the other folks on this forum at a bash but, as I'm new I don't know when and where they are held. I'm sure it's posted on the forum somewhere.

Open the Index, click on Mustang Steve Annual Bash Info. 

BB


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