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9/20/2016 11:08 AM  #1


Will Torque Thrust II or Similar work with Mustang Steve discs?

I have a 66 Fastback with original discs, and would like to upgrade to a bigger setup.  I have done so many hours of research its not even funny, and thought I had come to a decision on wheels/brakes.   I want the Vintage Wheel Works V45's, in 17 x 8 with a 4.75" backspace.  From everything I've read, and all the different opinions, experiences, pictures, etc, that seems like the best chance to avoid rubbing.  A 17 x 7 in the front would probably be even better, but in the VWW's the 17 x 7 is only available in a two piece, which is $400!  Go figure.  
Anyway, I was going to put the Mustang Steve 2010-2014 mustang brakes on it, or one of the other options if necessary, but am being told that the V45's or Torque Thrust II type wheel will hit the calipers.  Can anyone confirm or deny this?  I really don't want to order $1000 worth of wheels only to send them back.  I can order one to try, but then I've got to also order all the brake equipment, and I'm more likely to change my mind on the brakes before the wheels.  I've wanted that look since I bought the car in 1984, and its going to be seriously disappointing to have to go another route!  I guess I could keep the original discs, but the other thing I keep hearing is that if its driven hard, especially with 17" wheels, the original discs won't be sufficient.  
Thanks for any input you can offer!!

 

9/26/2016 2:21 PM  #2


Re: Will Torque Thrust II or Similar work with Mustang Steve discs?

I have a 68 Coupe with those wheels, which the 67-68 have a bit more room in both front and rear wheel wells. I run a 17x7 with 4.5" BS on the front and with the MS brake set-up I have .125" caliper clearance. I did end up cleaning the caliper just a bit to give more clearance, and remember that is with new pads, once the pads bed in and begin to ware, you will have more, as the caliper mover inward. Here is a photo with one of my pit crew.


 

Last edited by Kar (9/26/2016 2:22 PM)

 

9/27/2016 7:14 PM  #3


Re: Will Torque Thrust II or Similar work with Mustang Steve discs?

TT-II wheels do not work with COBRA or Gt front calipers since the spokes curve inward and hit the face of the caliper.  The TT-M wheels will clear.

TT-II are the only ones I know of that are problematic.


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