I did this on the weekend.

GSX rotors, calipers, and pads.

I would suggest that anyone thinking of doing this to DO IT.

what a difference it made in stopping power. Pads and rotors are not even broken in yet and the difference is CRAZY!!!

good to hear it makes a big difference, im going to be doing this upgrade in spring. Do you know the difference in the size of the rotors, i know the AWD is a 10.8inch rotor, what is the FWD size?

I did the same on my 1G FWD. Converted to the 2 piston calipers, with Brembo Rotors and DAMN.

X2 for the recommendation.

I believe the disc size is the same. The caliber is different (dual piston)


EDIT: the difference between pads on my single caliper was amazing. Can't wait to get these on my car. Now to wait for someone to sell them come spring time.

No,the caliper and the rotor are different. the FWD rotor is 10.8" and the AWD rotor is 11.??".

Or you could just stop screwing around with a lousy FWD and get a PROPER Eclipse with the hardware already there

LOL.

Seriously though, glad the swap worked out well for you.

If you want a further improvement at a reasonable price, get some powerslot rotors with Hawk pads.
I put these on my Tsi and the improvement was fantastic.
The powerslot rotors also have good corrosion resistance in addition to some very impressive braking characteristics.

Might not be the optimal choice for the track, but for daily driving, you'll find yourself having to adjust how hard you press on the brakes to slow down, because they bite hard.

I love fwd. Espicially once your on the highway. Don't think I could get rid of it. =]

Bahh, nothing like the pull of an AWD launch with 10psi on a stuttetbox launch.

Bahh, Driving around with a car like that in town. I would just be asking for trouble. I rather always have to think about being obvious.

Sure YOU would, but the rest of us aren't popping clutches at every light.

Neither am I =] But if I had the option I would have to fight the urge. I don't have to pop the clutch for power. I just push the pedal down to go. Don't need to pop the clutch to feel fast

Whats the difference in mechanical disadvantage between fwd and awd? I cant find it..

Here's a link with some useful info:Linky

I did this mod years ago and now I want a real big brake kit. I suggest that any FWDers to save their money and forget the AWD brakes and get a real big brake kit. If I ever decide to change my OEM 16" rims, I'll be all over a big brake kit!! I used to warp the FWD rotors and I'm now warpping the AWD rotors - just my two cents ....

A real big brake kit is $$$

the AWD swap is a VERY cost effective way to increase braking.

My stock caliper was seized and the AWD ones were cheaper than the GST ones, that's why I did it lol

total cost was $200 for calipers, rotors, and pads, installation was done by me in 2 hours, due to rusty bolts lol

Want to eat your steering wheel?
It's less than $500 for Mustang brakes up front, with up to 13" rotors..
Try to shake a stick at that

Rob,
Ever seen mustang brakes (cobra) installed with OEM 16" Rims???

From all I've heard, they won't fit.
I'm sure there are some 16" that will fit, the OEM rims just have too much meat and/or the wrong offset.

Not all of us want bent A-frames

lol But I would probably go with Rob's way seems to be working well for him and pretty cost efficient.

I plan to do this for spring.. cant wait

I really doubt it will clear, remember trying to fit my Wilwoods with your OEM rims? & mine are a 12.2" rotor.

If you want to eat steering wheel, the 4 piston Wilwoods really do the trick & I was running one of their least aggressive street pads. I stepped it up a notch for this year, so now I can eat windshield as well