FRPP Disc Brake Conversion Kit Upgrade - Project ProCharged Pony - Throw Out The Anchor

The new distribution block is placed in the factory position and the bottom two lines and the top line mount as they did before. The driver's side brake line mounts in the back, but you will need to bend and cut it first.

Once you have the line bent and cut to size, you'll need to get a 7/16 tube nut and slide it on the line. Then use a flaring tool to, uh, flare the end of the line.

Installing the FRPP proportioning valve is a simple matter of disconnecting the joint over on the passenger's side and installing the valve between the lines.

The parking brake lever must be modified to prevent the rear calipers from hanging up. This is accomplished by cutting off the spring tab and welding the pawl to the handle with the second from the last tooth engaged.

Hedenburg bolts up the new Fittipaldi Force wheels. They measure 17x8 inches and wear Nitto NT555 245/45ZR rubber. Those with '87-90 Mustangs may want to consider getting the later model fenders if you want to run this size tire, as there is some occasional contact. If you don't want to change fenders, go with the 235/45 tires.

Hedenburg, a long-time bracket racer, shall be entering a new 5.0 class this year with expected elapsed times in the 7s-seven minutes that is.

No this is not a burnout shot (although our ProCharged pony is fully capable of it). This is the official front brake lock-up, "the photographer is gonna die" photo from our pre-Cobra brake test session. Associate Editor Rick Jensen narrowly escaped being scooped up by our ATI intercooler, and lived to photograph the car another day. You should have dodged left Rick.

The results are in. Brake testing is much like drag testing. You search for traction. The wider Nitto tires certainly helped, and having larger (and two additional) rotors reduced brake fade between runs. If we weren't conducting these tests in the dead of winter, all of the measurements might have improved, but there was nothing we could do about the mid-20 degree temperatures. We were still able to drive away with great results.

A final look at our new Ford Racing Performance Parts Cobra brake kit and Fittipaldi rims from Discount Tire. You really can't go wrong with stock pony wheels, but the Fittipaldi Force pieces really wake up the Mustang in the looks department.