Brake upgrade question

[dlascoskie]

Will the Mach 1 and/or Cobra brake upgrade kit fit under the factory double spoke five stars on my 96 GT?

50 point bonus followup question.......
What's the difference between a 96 GT and Cobra tranny?

 

[Tally_4.6]

Yes the brakes will fit. Correct me if i'm wrong, but i think the only difference is the Cobra t-45 is a little more beefed up. Maybe it has stronger forks and synchros...?

 

[Scorcher2005]

What size are those stock rims? If they arent 17"+ (Which i dont think they are...) the cobra brakes wont fit.

 

[triggz]

Yes they'll fit, but *barely*. There is less than a 1/4" (not even enough room for a finger) gap from the caliper to the back of the spokes. On the other hand, with cobra wheels on a GT, the gap from caliper to spokes is enough for a whole hand.

FYI, GT wheels are 17x8, Cobras are 17x9.

 

[dlascoskie]

Yup, they're 17 x 8's. Thanks guys, I appreciate the help.

 

[97speedster]

Don't assume they will fit because they are 17". If the offset is not right the calipers will rub on the spokes of the wheel. I would do one front wheel and check your clearances before you go any farther. Better to be safe than sorry.

 

[dlascoskie]

Good call bud. Will do. How do you like your 13" kit?