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We’ve been looking over the shoulders of the installers at Total Control Products (TCP) for several months now as they turned their general manager Patti Rieger’s ’65 Mustang coupe into a rolling TCP catalog of sorts. They started off by upgrading her Mustang with a TCP rack-and-pinion steering kit in our Jan. ’11 issue, followed by a complete coilover front suspension setup in our Feb. ’11 issue. Out back, the Mustang received a TCP g-Link Four-Bar suspension and Fab9 rear axle assembly in our March ’11 issue, and we tied the whole chassis together using the TCP tower brace package in our May ’11 issue. This month, we’re wrapping up the project as we watch TCP give the coupe some much needed stopping assistance. These improvements go hand-in-hand with the coupe’s upgraded handling upgrades, as well as the fresh Ford Racing 351 crate engine that was recently dropped between the front framerails.

Photo Gallery: TCP Products’ Four-Wheel Disc Brake Upgrade – Slow That Horse Down – Modified Mustangs & Fords Magazine

The braking system on the 1960s Mustang is certainly adequate as long as the car is equipped with power discs on the front. We looked to improve braking performance further, and make it bulletproof even on a track day. However, on a car like an original Hi-Po ‘66 fastback, a ‘68 Shelby GT350, or a ‘69 Boss 302, you may want to maintain some sort of vintage appearance rather than bolt up a set of monster billet aluminum calipers and rotors. This is of even greater concern when these modifications require cutting and welding to such a rare Pony.

Photo Gallery: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am Brake Swap – Modified Mustangs & Fords Magazine

Photo Gallery: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am Brake Swap – Modified Mustangs & Fords Magazine

Determining exactly what makes the perfect street car is fairly subjective. A stock ‘10 V-6 Mustang may be one person’s perfect Pony, while a 1,000-rwhp twin-turbo GT500 may still not be enough for someone else. In our opinion, a healthy blend of horsepower, handling, stopping power, and comfort can make for a great car to drive on a daily basis. Although it may not be perfect for everyone, it’s a formula that usually works pretty well.

Photo Gallery: 2007 Ford Mustang GT Brake And Suspension Upgrade – Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords

Photo Gallery: 2007 Ford Mustang GT Brake And Suspension Upgrade – Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords