I foolishly started a thread in the Brakes section, not realising we already had this resource. Great to have such expert advice available.
I need to replace the brakes on my 2009 Territory Turbo Ghia, and I'm thinking up upgrading to either 14" or 15", as per the FPV GTs and/or Mustangs.
So I have a series of questions:
- Will the bigger Rotors and Calipers fit under my Factory Turbo Ghia rims. (18", standard 7.5" 36.5mm offset.)
I know that 14" rotors will fit 18" rims, but I don't know if 15" rotors will fit, nor what offset is needed for the Brembo Calipers.
- Will the Brembo Calipers bolt straight on?
Or do I need dogbones? And if so what are they made from?
I have seen some awfully flimsy crap sold as "Brembo Fitting Kits" and I certainly wouldn't trust my brakes to them.
- Do I need to change the Master Cylinder, ABS Module, EBD pump, etc?
- Is any reprogramming of the TC or DCS required?
- What is the advantage of cross-drilled, slotted, and/or dimpled rotors?