As a general rule, the things that us car journalists typically enjoy – things like manual transmissions, no-frills interiors and wagon variants – don't necessarily sell well. The same can be said for expensive non-powertrain performance options, which is why we were surprised to learn that the Brembo brake package for the 2011 Ford Mustang has been selling quite well.

According to Automobile Magazine, Ford says that the take rate for the option has "exceeded our expectations" and sales are "running substantially above last year's Track Pack." Perhaps we should give Mustang buyers, ostensibly only interested with drag racing, more credit than we initially thought.

Priced at $1,695, the Brembo brake package includes a set of 14-inch front discs with four-piston calipers, rear 11.8-inch discs with four-piston calipers, special 19-inch wheels, summer performance tires, and unique tuning for the suspension, stability control and steering.

Part of the reason for the high take rate might be that choosing the option is actually much cheaper than buying the same parts in the aftermarket. The 14-inch brake kit in the Ford Racing parts catalog will run you $1,489, which doesn't include the rear brake upgrade, and you still have to buy new wheels and tires. For aftermarket-obsessed Mustang owners, checking the option box to get it straight from the factory just makes more sense.

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I have not used my Brembo's yet. The fastest I have hit them at is maybe 10kmph as I coast to red lights and gear down etc.

 

Why not? Cheaper than aftermarket, no chance of having warranty voided for aftermarket parts, you'd be silly not too for what it costs. Gotta love the Brembo rep that goes with it too.

 

I agree!If they offer it,take it,the upgraded package doesn't seem far fetch once you do your homework,and research to see how much it is to do it on your own with the same part,but bought threw the aftermarket.

 

And the 2011 sales info is incorrect, the rear brakes do not have 4 piston calipers. Rears are single piston, carryover from previous years. Having said that, I don't think a rear upgrade is really needed ... I've driven an upgraded 2007 GT with the Brembos at several track days, and they work just fine.

The potential downside to the package is the 19" wheels ... less tire choice than 18", and more expensive for the rubber. Some 18" will clear these brakes (07-09 GT-500), but the 19" is more of a marketing idea likely.


cheers
Ed N.

 

I'd grab that option up in a heartbeat - just for the cool factor.

 

Cool I'm cool tehehehe