Big Disc Brake Upgrade for the Mustang - Awesome Wilwood Superlight 6R for Muscle Cars

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In this video I install the very sexy Wilwood Superlite 6R brake kit on the front of the 1973 Autoedit Ford Mustang.
This will be the first of three videos documenting how to build a complete brake system for a vintage Ford Mustang. This video covers the front install, the next brake video will show the Drum to Disc Brake Conversion on the rear axle of the Mustang and the last install video will show the running of all new brake lines, master cylinder/proportioning valve and pedal assembly. Once the car is running again I will follow up on how to adjust the brakes for city driving and track day events so stay tuned and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

[@MustangConnection1]

Stopping Power ! Looking good Jason, nice video as always.

[@AutoEdits]

MustangConnection1 Yeah Buddy! Thanks Dude.

[@wingnutthehutt]

Loving that hi-tech bearing press tool, Jason!

[@fordgtrocks1579]

Another quality video! Keep up the good work

[@ChrCar-rd8cm]

Great work Jason👍👍

[@ShnitzlHaus]

good stuff, always thought the lip of the seal faces what your trying to keep in, and found it easier to load a bearing with a glob of grease in the palm of your hand and scrap the bearing on your palm until grease flows up the top :D looking forward to the next installment.

[@AutoEdits]

ShnitzlHaus I forgot about that style of packing grease...guess I just got nervous in front of the camera...lol!

[@marcrogue5268]

that looks like it can stop a train, awesome vid

[@BrianBechly]

great video. and great detail. thanks will be watching more of your videos. subscribed!

[@AutoEdits]

Howdy and welcome! I'm behind on working on the Mustang but hope to get on that in a couple of weeks. Thanks!

[@dannysteinweg]

Awesome video again Jason!

[@AutoEdits]

dannysteinweg You rock, Thanks!

[@frankno2plus1]

Hi Jason, love your videos man they're cool, you've put a lot of ideas into my head on things to do to my 1982 Falcon Fairmont (I'm in Aus' & the Falcon is still going down here but only till the end of the year), I'm particularly interested in the front suspension stuff! I to am using a 302W the only difference is I've had my motor since 1975. Keep up the good work.........

[@jamesguralski5156]

Nice. I'd love to see your other vids

[@funkydodo149]

That is a handy wire tool you got there, it's indeed a cool tool...

[@ritchrc13184]

yep I agree man you should have gotten the hot rod garage gig, and as always awesome video I really enjoy watching these!

[@AutoEdits]

Robert Ritchey Thanks!

[@yliaDenaLtsaF]

Great video man. One of your best classic style video. Those brakes look awesome and mega expensive. I understand the un-sprung weight and less heat conduction benefits of the aluminium hat but why I would get them is the look, they look SOOO tough. Awesome build man,

[@AutoEdits]

yliaDenaLtsaF Yeah, the look of these things is amazing and they feel like amazing pieces as well. Makes me want to upgrade my Jeep and my wife's car with Wilwood stuff!

[@ognaysayer]

As someone who had to safety wire almost everything on T56-15 engines in the Air Force, I cant agree with you that safety wire is ever fun! haha.

[@prodbysaucy30]

Everything requires safety wire on a t56-a-14 lol (Navy Mech)

[@sergiodiaz7414]

This is probably the best vid I've seen doing a wilwood conversion

[@MrGuitars8]

I have to do it to my 68 . I hope they make what I need .

[@umangu]

5:00 a cool tip for torquing the hub bolts is to put it in the wheel instead of in a vice

[@AutoEdits]

Great suggestion.

[@Supradrew]

Hi Jason. Awesome. It's great to see some progress on the mustang. That Wilwood set up looks so cool! I'm already looking forward to the rear conversion now...lol. glad to see you're doing well buddy. ttyl -Drew Oh, and tell Pinto I said Woof Woof. :)

[@AutoEdits]

Supradrew™ Thanks Drew! (sorry I missed this comment till now)

[@yliaDenaLtsaF]

I think I like this build more than the maverick, true man in his garage and as an Austrailan where all mustangs are private imports that body shape is so unusual different to see. Very cool. Sorry about double comment...

[@AutoEdits]

yliaDenaLtsaF Don't even be sorry at all...glad to hear from you!

[@bustedback]

Your bearing packing method is flawed and time consuming. Just put the grease in the palm of your hand and scrape the cage on the big side of the bearing through the grease. That will force the grease into the rollers.

[@levisanchez7143]

"Just give it a light tap" *smashes bearing in* lol

[@06goatm6]

Don't know if anyone else caught it and mentioned it yet, but I just did a superlight kit to my car and I'm pretty sure you are supposed to tighten the top bolt until the bar is no longer loose.

[@HELLCOMESTOTOWN]

Damn those look amazing. And I will also add you should of got the HRG gig. If you get a chance could you do a WJ update, how's the lift and would you done anything different?

[@AutoEdits]

HELLCOMESTOTOWN Hey thanks! I keep meaning to get out into the hills with the Jeep but work has kept me pretty busy...but overall the Jeep has been running really good. The suspension has been absolutely great for what I have needed from it, mostly city and freeway driving and some trails. The only things on the wish list for the Jeep is different axle ratios to match the 32" tires and Detroit Lockers!

[@bufalo76ify]

loving you're project!! the bolts attaching the rotor and hat came with the willwood kit, or are arp? i've just bought my kit and there are not drilled bolts. best regards from Argentina

[@MobfigazGaming]

What the hell I follow your jeep channel 😂😂😂 I knew I recognized pinto😂

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks!

[@charlesleblanc1956]

You produces great videos and could be a great Hot Rod Garage host. I really like your working man Hot Rod project opposed to crazy expensive crate engine conversion that we see all over the MT channel. I have also noticed that the storytelling has changed on many MT videos since he joined. Keep on the good work on the Mustang and on the MT channel.

[@AutoEdits]

Charles Leblanc Thanks so much for the cool thought! I am actually really happy over at the Motor Trend channel right now...super busy, but happy. The production team is an amazing group of people that I enjoy working with. I learn new stuff all the time and like to think that my "old school" style of storytelling mixed with their "newfangled" fancy production techniques works well for the show I'm working on right now.

[@fliguy41]

Any videos on how to install the wilwood parking brake cables?

[@ronschlorff7089]

Nice video. I've seen many of these conversions and upgrades videos, and If you are not doing this conversion yourself, and having a shop you trust do it, you show it's not "rocket science" with a complete quality good kit, and should not take 15 hrs. of LABOR!! Two to 3 hrs tops for and install I'd say, 'course always get an estimate for a job at a shop. Or buy just your own shop, and the $150 k of tools and equipment!!

[@soxsucks]

Where did you get the mounting bracket from?

[@slowdaze]

Great video. You really should have gotten the host job for Hot Rod Garage.

[@ricochetey]

slowdaze Right!!! The dude they introduced is just plain boring not to hate but that is how i see it.

[@AutoEdits]

slowdaze Ah, you guys are too kind...I'm still hoping to help them out if the opportunity ever comes up!!! Thanks guys!

[@LXCScaleCars]

Hey im currently rebuilding a 1973 f100 truck (ford). I want to install wilwood disk brake all around but im not sure how to find the correct kit. I know the rear end is a 9 inch. But when i go to there website it asks for more information about the rear end i do know know hot to find. Maybe you can help?

[@ZakarooNetwork]

Apply Loctite, minimum bead length 2X the diameter of fastener.

[@blkcoupequattro]

Are the Wilwood hubs made from 7000 series aluminum or 6000?

[@dgcrago]

So I have a question for you. I haven't been able to find an answer so far and I've even done some research; I have a '71 GMC Sierra and I wanted to use a wilwood brake kit to convert it disc brakes. Here's the problem; I have a 7 spoke axle for the truck (to clarify: 7 lugs go on the rim to secure it to the axle), if I wanted to swap that out for a 6 spoke axle, do you think that there would be a difference in size between the axles? Would there be any problems with the differential? I want this thing to fit but finding 7 spoke rims is extremely difficult and I would like to put new rims on the truck.

[@joepawling4735]

Did this Willwood brake system push out the tire position from the stock set up? If so how much? Great video, and I love see it on the track. I currently have 600 lbs coil springs 1” lowered, do you think the 550 lbs coil over is sufficient? Thanks for your videos.

[@AutoEdits]

I didn't measure the track width before so I couldn't tell you how much wider if at all. The 550 springs felt great with this setup. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4StaGWbdruNfLc

[@emm5alcaz]

are they the 12.88 rotors?

[@sydebsolo]

What do you do when it rust?

[@flawns]

Alright the "Superlight 6R" sure, great, but how much lighter is it really?

[@TManRB]

Jason: I have a 1988 base model Ford Thunderbird. I want to convert the 4 lug to a 5 lug braking systems. Any advice on the brand of rotors to buy that will fix perfectly. Or, should I contact Wilwood.

[@Michaelgosnell]

Do you put lock tight on the studs into the hubs?

[@AutoEdits]

I honestly don't remember... if the instructions said to, I did it but don't think it called for that.

[@jrcastle1416]

Min 1:00 dog sniffs his balls...hilarious😅😅😅

[@davg7776]

Hello friend Jason, this is David from Mexico. I have a 1973 Mustang Hard Top Hatchback. How can I know, because I can't find the link to consult the suspension that you installed, in addition to the Wilwood brakes. Thnx, respect.

[@AutoEdits]

Hey dude, for the suspension just call the guys at Total Control products… the link to their website is in that video and also just follow the links to Wilwood.com to find the best disc brake conversion kit for you.

[@adidas4275]

putting these on my JK on 37s soon Any thought of you putting these on your JK?

[@AutoEdits]

I thought about them for a minute… I absolutely loved them on the Mustang but very expensive and the Powerstop z36 pads with the no dust make maintenance an absolute breeze.

[@dixinormus3282]

for brakes that size id rather just get a 4 piston set up for 6 piston id get some 15.4 inch brakes

[@Jvsmoothlikegravy]

There’s a way to pack bearings by hand and that’s a way I’ve never seen lol

[@AutoEdits]

Yeah, it felt kind of awkward... the camera will do that sometimes.

[@carlosfrayre7657]

What size rim do you have to have so the brakes can fit??

[@AutoEdits]

17" is the minimum size wheel. You can see this setup in action here kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4StaGWbdruNfLc&lc=Ugy_GRggfMoHBhJIC194AaABAg

[@joshuasalas3711]

What spindles are you using

[@AutoEdits]

Stock disc brake spindles

[@muscletruck1246]

I put these same brakes on my 55' Chevy truck..... check it out and let me know what you think!!! Nice car by the way

[@darrenharris669]

Have those rotors getting lot squealing what could that be ?

[@AutoEdits]

Brake dust build up can cause some squeal so clean them with brake clean thoroughly and see if that helps.

[@hidramateek1098]

Can I mount it on my camera

[@AutoEdits]

???

[@hidramateek1098]

@@AutoEdits What's wrong with my bro have installed a supercharger and a sports suspension and I am thinking about the big break right now

[@hidramateek1098]

@@AutoEdits Not suitable for my car? !!

[@phantomstratocaster]

what if you dont have your original nuts?

[@AutoEdits]

+julius ceasar Just go down to the auto parts store to get another one or order it online!

[@phantomstratocaster]

was just joking.nuts balls get it

[@mahilamaseli415]

Good video thanks... just on packing the bearings maybe refer to kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJmvYqh3pcSKedk if you don't pack them right the bearing will fail which is a pain in the a**

[@Bernardough]

This guy is not packing grease into the wheel bearings... HE IS DOING IT WRONG! DO NOT FOLLOW HIS EXAMPLE.

[@dickmick5517]

the way he did it Grease it everywhere in the bearing. They will function just fine. Its not rocket science!

[@Bernardough]

I stopped watching the video early, this guy is not doing anything correct.

[@AutoEdits]

+Bernardough I didn't do anything correct? bummer.