Big Brake Kit installed on my 2008 Bullitt Mustang - Very Affordable!!

In this video I install a "DIY" big brake kit. Like and Subscribe!
Links:
Rotors/Pads:
www.r1concepts.com/detail_cat...
Dust Shields:
lmr.com/item/M2005MSVT/Mustan...
Brake Lines:
www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang...
Calipers:
www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/f...
**Part numbers for PAINTED calipers: 97B17947A (right) 97B17947B (left)**
Modification List:
Power Mods:
- Ford Racing CAI with K&N filter
- Ford Racing twin 62 MM throttle body
- Ford Racing Intake Manifold
- Kooks Long tube headers with an off-road H pipe
- Ford Racing FR500s axle back exhaust
- Brenspeed tune / SCT X4
- Comp Cams stage 2 XFI SPR 127500 camshafts
- Comp Cams beehive high-lift valve springs 26125-24
- Steeda underdrive pulleys
- Melling M340HV Oil Pump
- Edelbrock performance water pump
Drive-train:
- MGW short throw shifter
- Steeda one-piece aluminum driveshaft
- Stock 3.73 rear-end gear ratio
Suspension:
- Ford Racing dynamic strut & shock kit
- Ford Racing "K" lowering springs (1.5" drop)
- Steeda front and rear sway bars
- RTR adjustable front end links
- Steeda rear adjustable upper and lower control arms with relocation brackets
- Steeda adjustable pan-hard bar and pan-hard bar brace
Wheels/Tires/Brakes:
- 275/40/R19 Nitto 555 G2 tires
- RTR Charcoal Rims 19x9.5 squared
- Remanufactured GT500 Brake Calipers
- GT500 Dust Shields
- Steeda Stainless Steel Brake lines
- R1 Concepts Drilled and Slotted Rotors
Appearance:
-Steeda Billet Hood Strut kit
-Series 3 Chin Spoiler
- CDC Rocker Splitters

[@soundretarded]

Thank you bro! Looks good! I might go this route!

[@AndrewNL08]

Wow, this is cool!! I want to do this on mine for sure, thanks for posting!

[@hechtspeed]

Also...you can see how well the brakes start working once they are up to temp. Thats how high performance pads work. They need to be up to temp before they start working well. Keep up the content man. Loving your channel! I hope it continues to grow

[@ProjectBullitt]

I appreciate the support man!

[@yellowjoe.2000]

Excellent super informative video. I will definitely do this upgrade for my 2013 GT

[@ProjectBullitt]

Thank you!

[@VQ37_Jacob]

Looking good

[@alexvaladez7584]

this is exactly what i got , minus the brake lines 💪

[@ProjectBullitt]

Awesome! They are still working great for me.

[@FxtrotOscrRmeoDelta]

I gotta tell you man thats a nice ride. It's nice to see a mod channel specifically for 08/09 Bullitts. I've got another 3v build to watch now other than Four Eyes haha. May I recommend the MRT Bullitt Shift knob. $60 and it adds a nice personal touch with your car's #.

[@ProjectBullitt]

Four Eyes has an awesome build going! Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll have to check that out!

[@FxtrotOscrRmeoDelta]

@@ProjectBullitt No worries man thanks for the good content and a well thought out build to aspire to.

[@Four_Eyes]

great video man. defs gunna help me cut my own costs.

[@ProjectBullitt]

Thanks. You may want to think about the 6 piston upgrade - if you go that route you’ll need to upgrade the rears and the master cylinder as well.

[@Four_Eyes]

@@ProjectBullitt good to know, but diggin how easy this was, or at least how easy it looked. and anything that can 60-0mph < 100 ft is p baller imo.

[@chrisrcarraher8800]

Great find sourcing the reman brembos to save some money but you could have even done it for less with the motorcraft oem rotors at 50 ea on rock auto. I bought the ford performance kit new for about 1200, the solid rotors are holding up great and I track my car hard.

[@ProjectBullitt]

Awesome. I wanted to try R1 concepts, they are decent I think.

[@jackholmes8105]

Pads and fluid are probably your best bet moving forward if you are planning to track. Also is the master cylinder the right size(the same size as the gt500s)? Braking distance vs thermal capacity are not always the same as well. Ie your old set up with aggressive pads(gloc r12s or something) will probably hold up longer than your new set up on street pads. All things being equal though the larger calibers and rotors though should be able to take more heat. Easiest way to reduce stopping distances are sticker tires. A good option in your sizes are probably rs4s, or the falken 615+s. 200tw tires are your friend. Hopefully this helps or at least provides some for thought, great looking bullit.

[@ProjectBullitt]

You’re exactly right, if I ever seriously track this thing I’ll go for some race pads and the GT500 master cylinder. However, I don’t have a track near me, (other than a quarter mile) so for now, this was a reasonable upgrade. (Better looks, better stopping distance) I appreciate the feedback.

[@GA08GT478]

Nice upgrade. I’ve considered going this route, but I don’t want to buy new wheels.

[@SeriusChevy]

If your wheel aren't big enough to fit them, then you need new bigger and wider wheels anyways bud. Look into set of set of svts. They are nice and also Ford oem product

[@tatj83]

I run the coolers on my Bullitt and I've done the big rotor set up but not the big calipers. The big calipers are out right now because they won't fit behind the stock wheels that at the moment I want to continue to run. I had to get a hold of a set of '11-14 GT caliper mounting brackets. I also run Hawk performance pads all around and I installed the ss brake lines some months back, both of which improved brake feel and response a lot. The big rotors are basically just cosmetic now since I'm not running the big calipers but I have a set of the calipers out in the garage (they were $120 for one and 130 for the other side, with the core charge) so someday when I finally break down and get newer style FR500 wheels, I'll complete the upgrade. Great videos you've posted, though you're taking your Bullitt way further than I've done with mine but I've gotten some good info from you. Did the jacking rails last weekend.

[@ProjectBullitt]

I'm glad I could help! I have never heard of what you described, but that should help you stop better. The further the caliber is away from the center of rotation, the more leverage/stopping power it will have.

[@tatj83]

@@ProjectBullitt It's basically the same set up as a stock '11-'14 GT

[@tatj83]

Bought new rims. Now to complete the upgrade with the new 4 piston calipers.

[@tatj83]

Upgrade complete. Four piston calipers, 14" rotors and Hawk brake pads. Done for less than a 5th of the 2500.00 AM wants for the big brake upgrade kit.

[@ProjectBullitt]

@@tatj83 that’s awesome brother

[@kyleshipley1681]

Another way you can do a brake upgrade is I used the 4 piston off a 2015 base gt. Im now running 14' rotors with the calipers and stainless lines. Only downside is clearance for the wheels.

[@ProjectBullitt]

Yep and unless I’m mistaken there is a relatively easy 6 piston swap as well. But then you gotta upgrade the master cylinder and the rear rotor width.

[@kyleshipley1681]

@@ProjectBullitt yea I knew you could go to the performance pack calipers but I don't need that much more cause my build is going to be for more drifting not fast. So my next upgrade is swapping the rear setup for the gt500 setup but it will be dual caliper for the hydro brake.

[@briano3128]

Your front sway bar end links go straight up. Put the upper end in the front hole of your strut. And get a 7mm short bolt and nut with an 11mm washer for your brake line to replace the zip tie. Cool mods tho,thanks for sharing.

[@ProjectBullitt]

Do you mean front hole of the sway bar? Not sure what your talking about. Thanks for the response.

[@briano3128]

@@ProjectBullitt the front hole on your strut.

[@danielroberson5421]

Go Dawgs, I live in South Carolina and have to deal with Gamecocks.

[@ProjectBullitt]

Yes sir. GATA!

[@craigc9181]

Thanks did it all new parts LMR , eBay ,American muscle , Detroit axle, for $625

[@PIaydough]

When you bolted the new calipers up, you use the same bolts that you took off the old caliper? I'm guessing theyre the ones that were holding the bracket on that you no longer use?

[@ProjectBullitt]

That’s correct! It’s an incredibly simple swap, besides bleeding the calibers.

[@bryancrowe4022]

First off let me thank you for great info on the 08 Bullitt. Very informative and easy to understand. Wondering how the brakes have been holding up and if you have had them on a track to test the heating properties? I just bought a 1 owner 2009 Bullitt (#6427) with an Edelbrock blower. Took it to Auto Club Speedway last Saturday and smoked the OEM brakes. Got to 500'. Porterfield street pads. I'm considering doing your upgrade. Not seeing the calipers you chose on Rock Auto. Do you know if they are still available? Thanks again.

[@ProjectBullitt]

Thanks for the feedback! No track time, and I don’t believe the pads I chose would hold up on the track. I would choose track pads and some high quality slotted rotors if you plan to track it a lot. It looks like there are some silver Power Stops available on rock auto as of right now. I only saw the left front caliper from the brand I ordered. Make sure you look at parts for the GT500!

[@ilikes-197]

I have 2016 California Special Wheels that are 19x8.5, will this setup fit? I haven't found anything that proves that they will. Also are the rotors and pads made for a GT500 as well? Thanks! I love this set up.

[@ProjectBullitt]

Well, it has to do with the offset of the wheel (where the back center of the wheel meets the wheel hub vs where the outer edges of the rim are). You should be able to look that up but I don’t know off the top of my head. And yes, this is the GT500 set up!

[@tommycoyle4475]

Any noisiness when you first installed them? Just did mine on my 07 gt sounds a little rough not squeaking though in the front with the new calipers and rotor. Do they need to be broken in?

[@ProjectBullitt]

Mmm I didn’t notice a lot of noise. They weren’t great until the coating wore off though.

[@wick6315]

How do you like the rotors? I have a 13 gt500 and was thinking about upgrading to this rotor due to your content. Also they are listed for $429 from jegs. Price went up I'm assuming?

[@ProjectBullitt]

Get slotted only, and I would have to imagine they are different brands. The ones I got are R1 Concepts. Otherwise I like the rotors, the “GEOMET” coating does a good job at preventing rust.

[@mooosestang]

That looks like florida roads! Are the gt500 shields necessary or can you just run no shields?

[@ProjectBullitt]

South Georgia! I wouldn’t say they are necessary. I would recommend them, however, because they protect that tie-rod end.

[@brucewright6652]

Hey I was wondering will your stock wheels will work with this setup?

[@ProjectBullitt]

Good question, I tried and they do not clear. Spacers may get you there but not sure.

[@user-wp4od1md9g]

So if I need to replace the pads, all I have to do is look for the ones for the gt500 models? with 4 piston Brembo's obviously.

[@ProjectBullitt]

That’s correct!

[@roscoe6937]

How did the coating hold up against rust?

[@ProjectBullitt]

So it’s rusty in the drilled and slotted portions, but where the break pads don’t make contact, the coating is still holding up well.

[@tatj83]

Where'd you go?

[@angelx1431]

how do u like the MGW shifter? got mine coming in this week

[@ProjectBullitt]

It feels / looks great! My only complaint is that something in the shifter knob comes apart and rattles - I need to get a custom one I guess. (I’ve tried 2 or 3 of MGW’s knobs)

[@jakevollers5388]

Will this setup for under the OEM Bullitt wheels?

[@ProjectBullitt]

I tried and it will not unfortunately.

[@zacharyzimmer9991]

With the 4piston calipers its the 14inch rotors correct? And are the rear rotors the same for the GT an GT500?

[@ilikes-197]

Yep they are 14 in rotors. That’s what those caliper are made for.

[@ProjectBullitt]

Also the rears are the same for both the GT and GT500

[@thejunkboxcollective]

Did none of the brake fluid come out of the line when you took off rhe original?????

[@ProjectBullitt]

Yeah it flowed out. I disconnected it from the caliper first and then it sorta drips out from the hard line after that.

[@Trollsky]

at the fromt these disks are 14 inches ? Installing the same gt500 calipers in mine 2008 bullit :)

[@ProjectBullitt]

Yes they are 14” rotors!

[@Trollsky]

@@ProjectBullitt damn, I thought they are bigger comparing to gt stock rotors

[@ProjectBullitt]

Yeah the stock ones are 13”

[@jjohnson8867]

@@ProjectBullitt original 2008 bullitt brakes are 12.4 front 11.8 rear

[@TheIvansinho1993]

What size rotors are those ?

[@ProjectBullitt]

14” on the front, stock size on the back.

[@Marine2111usmc]

Never I repeat never let your calipers hang like that. Too much stress on your break lines.

[@ProjectBullitt]

Good thing I replaced both!

[@TheNicolascadot]

Hello nice write up ! but just FYI info these are NOT remanufactured brembos but chinese reproductions ;-) ....... the real ones (even reman) are FoMoCO marked in the catsing

[@DJDaffyd]

Brake, not break. Calipers, not calibers.

[@ProjectBullitt]

Lol I can’t spell to save my life

[@jonasbennett9237]

Looks like this was the last upload. What happened?

[@umadbro894]

What size wheels do you have??

[@ProjectBullitt]

19 x 9.5

[@zacharyzimmer9991]

Are you able to run 18s on this break set up?

[@JesusRamirez-eb2dc]

What rims are those bro? Really digging it ❤️

[@ProjectBullitt]

RTR “charcoal 19” x 9.5. I love them but they are a bit heavy!

[@TheNicolascadot]

@@ProjectBullitt do you what ET are front and rear ?

[@Naterock7]

I see why it cost Soo much

[@joespeed1952]

So you spent $800 to stop 20 feet shorter?

[@ProjectBullitt]

On my third run I stopped 35 feet shorter, which is over 10 yards. That's a 27% improvement in braking efficiency.

[@soundretarded]

Right but it really more for looks right? Your absolutely right. I was thinking about getting this but it’s really not still worth it.

[@ProjectBullitt]

@@soundretarded again, efficiency improved by 27%.. by comparison the cams only increased my power by 15%.

[@hechtspeed]

@@soundretarded when you go to the track...the small stock brakes fade pretty quick. These 4 pistons amd larger rotors will not only have more braking power...but there will be alpt less fade...and the pedal feel is so much better. I actually did the calipers and rptors from rock auto and did good pads. Only cost me 450 bucks after i got the $200 core exchange from rock. (I guess i got lucky on the exchange haha)

[@tatj83]

@@ProjectBullitt Why are you even replying to that question?