Think twice before you install CSRP brakes on your classic Mustang

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Engineering and manufacturing issues with CSRP power disc brakes for a 1967 Mustang. This is the worst thing I've done to this car in the 46 years I've owned it.

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@JoefussGarage-jl1bb 6 ай бұрын

Hey there, we feel your pain... For those of us, in this hobby/addiction to torment ourselves on purpose.. We must thank you, for taking the time, to tell us, when a product just doesn't work out. It's the only defense we have, from wasting time and money on poorly engineered products. PS, I've seen similar complaints about the boosters used on "Leeds" brand kits sold from NPD and CJ Pony.. They're said have diaphragm leaks on arrival or shortly after install and use. I went with the Mustang Steve, Fox body type booster and Master cylinder kit, which uses a reengineered 65/66 drum brake pedal and pedal support bracket... I'll let ya how it stops when I get the car on the road.. God bless ..

@LarryCook1960 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I guess there are problems everywhere. I just wish CSRP had used Ford's original method of bolting the booster to the firewall / pedal bracket, instead of coming up with a far worse idea. It's not something you realize until you're too far into the project to change your mind.

@FE428Power 8 ай бұрын

I used this setup around 20 years ago. Its BS. I have since used only factory boosters. I have used mustang Steve's 05-10 mustang disc brake conversion. I do have to use 17" wheels, but what a difference. Best braking 1968 Cougar I have ever had.

@jesse75 9 ай бұрын

It's always our problem. I hate that when these after market manufacturers say that.

@mustangeroo 8 ай бұрын

Tack weld it back on?

@LarryCook1960 8 ай бұрын

Possibly. However, it's a long way up to the bad spin weld. I don't even notice the wobble anymore, perhaps because it's under pressure from the master cylinder.

@ScroatBagGarage Ай бұрын

Just tack weld the piece on?

@LarryCook1960 Ай бұрын

Yeah, it's just getting the pedal out and back in, is becoming nearly impossible for someone on the wrong side of 60. First remove the seat, steering wheel, and maybe instrument panel. Now, look at 4:47 in this video where I mention needing to remove or greatly loosen 4 bolts. Doing that requires removing the export brace and the hood. I managed it once with the hood in place which I'll never do again. When I remove the export brace on my car, the shock towers relax a bit , so a person has to deal with that.

@jeffarchibald3837 8 ай бұрын

No excuse for a bad weld.

@LarryCook1960 8 ай бұрын

Two bad welds, one on each pedal they sent me.

@BPattB 2 ай бұрын

Crs poo poo

@theygunaHATEME 9 ай бұрын

I have the power brakes on my 1970 and im seriously considering going ro manual just to free up room and not have to worry about the booster nonsense.

@LarryCook1960 9 ай бұрын

The mounting of the original Ford booster is properly designed, but this CSRP thing is just wrong. If your car came with power brakes, keep them.