Brakes; General Information - Ford SHELBY GT350 MUSTANG Supplement Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

Your vehicle is equipped with a brake
system designed for high speed and
superior fade resistance. You may notice
occasional brake squeal and elevated
levels of brake dust. This is normal and
does not affect brake system performance.
Front Brake System
SHW® Multi-piece brake disc with the
following features:
• Cross-drilled iron brake ring with
directional vent design, including a
large effective radius and swept area.
Specially designed for storing and
dissipating braking energy during track
usage.
• Aluminum hat for significant weight
savings.
• Floating stainless steel pin design
maintains excellent on-road
performance while allowing radial
expansion during track usage.
Aluminum Knuckle with Heavy-Duty Wheel
Bearing
• Aluminum knuckle designed for high
stiffness while reducing weight.
• Heavy-duty front wheel bearing
designed for track usage.
Six-Piston Monobloc Brembo® caliper with
the following features:
• Large pad area maintains excellent
on-road performance while providing
fade-free performance on the track,
without the need for special friction
materials.
• Staggered piston design provides even
pad wear on the street and track.
• Fixed bridge and radial mount provides
maximum caliper stiffness for excellent
pedal feel at minimum weight.
Mustang (CZG) United States of America, Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package, enUSA, First Printing

Brakes

Rear Brake System
SHW® Multi-piece brake disc with the
following features:
• Cross-drilled iron brake ring with
vented design and large effective
radius. Specially designed for storing
and dissipating braking energy during
track usage.
• Aluminum hat for significant weight
savings with iron lining for parking
brake function.
• Floating stainless steel pin design
maintains excellent on-road
performance while allowing radial
expansion during track usage.
Four-Piston Monobloc Brembo® caliper
with the following features:
• Staggered piston design provides even
pad wear on the street and track.
• Reduced drag compared to sliding
calipers, especially during track usage.
• Consistent appearance theme with
front caliper.
Drum-In-Hat Parking Brake
• Decouples parking brake function from
rear caliper, eliminating caliper design
compromises.
• Provides superior parking brake
performance and feel for hand brake
lever.
Use Motorcraft™ Wheel and Tire Cleaner
to maintain your wheels. See your Owner s
Manual for information on other cleaning
products and vehicle care.
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