11" 5 lug brake swap

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11" 5 lug brake swap

December 26, 2009, 05:00:58 PM

I've got an 86 T-bird with a V6 and auto trans. I am making plans for my next project and I want to put 11" 5 lug brakes onto my T-bird. Are the 5.0L mustang spindles a bolt on for this swap? I have 87 - 93 5.0L spindles, 5 lug rotors, calipers and hoses. I also want to swap in a 5.0L and a T5 trans. Is the Turbo coupe the only model that a clutch pedal set-up can be swapped out of? What year Turbo coupes will work for an 86 T-bird? Any input appreciated.

11" 5 lug brake swap

Reply #1 – December 27, 2009, 03:51:06 AM

Alright. the 5.0 mustang spindles should be a direct swap along with rotor calipers. you also need caliper bracket and as far as the hose im not 100% sure. As far as clutch pedal assy you can use the clutch pedal assy from 83-86 tbird turbo coupe, 84-86 cougar XR7 and i do beleive MOST if not all of the 79-93 mustang pedal assy's

any additional information can be gathered from this great site done by EricCoolCats
http://www.coolcats.net/tech/

I am sure others will be more than happy to chime in on their personal experience with upgrades

11" 5 lug brake swap

Reply #2 – December 27, 2009, 01:00:50 PM

Thanks for the info and the link to coolcats.net. I thought the mustang brakes would work but I was not sure about the mustang clutch pedal assembly. The mustang clutch pedal will probably be easier to find. I see them on E-bay all the time. Thanks again.