So, Brembo's rear brake kit we're taking a look at today is going to be for the Mustang
owner out there that, put simply, is after one of the most capable kits that's going
to help stop your S550 in a fraction of the time that you can find with your factory equipment,
and for someone that's going to need that extra bite, be it on or off the track.
And that being said, even if you're not the owner that's going to be finding themselves
doing some road course or auto-crossing work, this is still going to be a great option for
you if you are after a ton of stopping power.
Additionally, you're going to be getting some really great-looking bling behind your factory
wheels.
And while front big brake kits can be a little bit on the costly side, you can honestly get
away by just doing pads, rotors, and lines, and put some of that extra money towards the
back to better, overall, your braking performance.
And in terms of the installation here, expect a full three-out-of-three wrenches on our
difficulty meter here, and easily a four-hour job.
But, component-wise here, guys, everything you see on the table here is going to come
along with this rear kit.
First and foremost, we're taking a look at Brembo's massive four-piston monoblock calipers,
which are going to look great behind any wheel.
Now, those massive four-pop calipers are going to be engineered with opposing pistons on
either side, which you can see right here.
What that's going to do is, essentially, clamp down simultaneously on this massive 15-inch
disc to literally help that Mustang stop on a dime.
This kit is going to work fine with your factory master cylinder, your ABS, as well as your
traction control.
The rotors here, guys, these are going to help dissipate heat that much more efficiently.
Numerically speaking, that's going to be an improvement of 40% over your stock setup.
Now, that's going to be due to the design of the disc and the caliper working in unison
together, which essentially means that it's going to be floating, allowing it to contract
and expand when it hits high temperatures.
And the great thing about that is that it's going to cut down on the probability of you
actually having a cracked or warped rotor.
On either side, these are going to be getting clamped down by Brembo's brake pads.
Additionally, these will come with a set of Goodridge stainless steel braided lines.
Now, upgraded lines are definitely going to be a must with any type of big brake upgrade
kit, as it's going to further amplify that crisp pedal feel.
Additionally, they're not going to come apart like you might find with your factory lines
when you're pushing your car.
Now, at the end of the day, guys, in English or layman's terms here, what all of this means
is that every component here is going to be working in harmony to give you more bite,
less fade, which is going to be critical if you're just a really spirited driver or you're
running your car at the track more often than not.
In terms of the pricing here, guys, for that Brembo name, and incredibly well-built components,
and that massive stopping power, you should expect to be spending a premium here, and
this kit is going to tip the scales at close to $5,000.
Now the foot's out of the cream here, guys, you could theoretically mix and match bits.
You could do pads, rotors, and lines, however, it's just not going to be the turnkey style
of kit that this is.
It's not going to have the best braking performance as you would find with the Brembo kit.
And last but not least, it probably just won't look as good behind your wheels as this kit
will.
And taking a look at the installation here, you're looking at a full three-out-of-three
wrenches on the difficulty meter, and easily a four-hour job.
Now, this is something that is definitely going to be requiring the entire toolbox.
This is honestly something that I personally would probably pay to have installed, either
at a dealer or a speed shop.
At a glance here, guys, a lift would be your best bet.
You will need to get that car off the ground and pull your entire braking system down to
the hub.
So, we're talking everything from removing rotors, pads, lines, getting everything back
onto your car, getting through your new break-in period with your new pads, and then you're
good to go.
Now, if it sounds pretty labor-intensive here, guys, it's honestly because it is.
However, if you do decide that you are going to tackle this by yourself, maybe with the
helping hand of a couple buddies, Brembo will have you covered with an incredibly detailed
set of install instructions to get you through.
So, that's going to wrap up my quick review of Brembo's four-piston big brake kit, fitting
the rear of your 2015 through 2017 Mustang GT, available right here at americanmuscle.com.