Hey guys, the winter project this year is the suspension and brakes so I'm mulling over the pros / cons and cost benefit of the various options. On the brake side the three options I'm looking at are the Mark VIII upgrade Vs. the Mustang GT PBR upgrade Vs. the Cobra big brake upgrade. With hunting around the pick and pulls and just using online retailers the upgrade cost (including mustang hub swaps for the big brake package) is about $750 Vs. $750 Vs. $1800. These prices include used 93+ spindles because I have an 89. The reason for the mustang hub swap on the big brake package is because it would require new wheels anyhow so might as well open up the options there. Of course a wheel and tire package will add about $1300 to the big brake kit but that's a necessary evil.
The first questions is, for an occasional sunny day drive, car show and maybe some future auto-crossing - which is the best bang for the buck on brakes? Keep in mind, I'm doing SOMETHING regardless because the brakes are original and i have a slight warp in the rotors. I could replace everything OEM but from everything I read, the stock brakes really were inadequate and they are likely to warp again.
Next, suspension. I'm going to swap in some lowering springs and want to address the bushings, ball joints, etc.... Question here is, what would be the recommended parts list for this considering everything is original? The suspension does feel tight but I can see the grease boots on the upper ball joints are torn and I imagine much of the original bushings are dry rotted. Basically looking for the do it once and forget it for 30 years shopping list.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
The first questions is, for an occasional sunny day drive, car show and maybe some future auto-crossing - which is the best bang for the buck on brakes? Keep in mind, I'm doing SOMETHING regardless because the brakes are original and i have a slight warp in the rotors. I could replace everything OEM but from everything I read, the stock brakes really were inadequate and they are likely to warp again.
Next, suspension. I'm going to swap in some lowering springs and want to address the bushings, ball joints, etc.... Question here is, what would be the recommended parts list for this considering everything is original? The suspension does feel tight but I can see the grease boots on the upper ball joints are torn and I imagine much of the original bushings are dry rotted. Basically looking for the do it once and forget it for 30 years shopping list.
Thanks in advance for the advice.