Need new front brakes, any reason not to get Cobra brakes?

[DaveB]

While getting an oil change, my mechanic told me that the front pads were getting pretty low, and within the next 3000 miles I should have them changed.

So me being myself, instaid of just getting new pads and getting the rotors turned, decided on getting some Cobra front brakes

MustangParts.com has the Cobra kit with 2 "COBRA" brake calipers with mounting brackets, front brake pad set, 2 brake hoses, and 2 Brembo brake rotors for $399. Any reason not to get this kit? Can't wait to have brake rotors taking up my entire 03 Cobra wheel .

Has anyone ever bought this before? Is it a direct swap? I was thinking about doing this myself. Now the most I have done on my car was my exhaust, so I'm no expert by any means, but it doesn't seem like it was be too hard . Thanks.

 

[331 cobra]

You will need 17's and your stock spare won't clear the brakes.

The spare isn't a really big deal because if you get a flat in the front, you can put the spare on the rear and move a full rear tire to the front.

It is a bit heavier than stock rotors with the PBR's.

That is all I can think of, other than cost. I think it's worth it.

 

[Numbles]

I just put mine on after them sitting in the garage for like a year. I just have a 3.73 and exhaust. These brakes are worth their weight in gold. Anyone who complanes about the weight they add should be shot. The stock brakes always fade.

The other day on the way back from the track I left it in fifth and took it to about 125. Now the highway was wide open so it was no problem. But we saw a cop with its lights on up ahead. So I stood on the brakes and was chirping the abs at everything under the 100mph mark. The brakes are great. And defintately upgrade to the stainless braided lines. I just got mine in from partshopper and they are sweet. The pedal feel is exelent. Only about a 1/8 to 1/4 inch of pedal effort is necessary to easliy slow the car.

Plus they look awsome.

 

[DaveB]

I just put mine on after them sitting in the garage for like a year. I just have a 3.73 and exhaust. These brakes are worth their weight in gold. Anyone who complanes about the weight they add should be shot. The stock brakes always fade.

The other day on the way back from the track I left it in fifth and took it to about 125. Now the highway was wide open so it was no problem. But we saw a cop with its lights on up ahead. So I stood on the brakes and was chirping the abs at everything under the 100mph mark. The brakes are great. And defintately upgrade to the stainless braided lines. I just got mine in from partshopper and they are sweet. The pedal feel is exelent. Only about a 1/8 to 1/4 inch of pedal effort is necessary to easliy slow the car.

Plus they look awsome.

Awesome, exactly what I wanted to hear .

 

[zenboy99]

How much is the weight difference?

 

[maypo59]

Just getting mine in today, another place to order from is : http://www.speedconcepts.net/ I will weigh them when I do the swap and post the difference. I am also adding the Baer erradispeed +1 to my rear wheels so ALL my '03 Cobra wheels will be full... lol

BTW, up in the FAQ's here or over at the corral, there is a walk through of how to change them.. nothing to it. counting lug nuts it's about 14 bolts total, and then a good bleed. I got a vacume bleeder at O'rielley's for about $30, and have used it a couple times, again, nothing to it.

OK, so the weight is almost the same total, the cobra calipers are lighter, but the brembo discs are a little heavier.

 

[Peel Away]

I'm gonna be doing the bullit brake upgrade over the summer for the fronts, my only question is would it clear the stock 17's? or am I also gonna have to upgrade to some nice new cobra rims?

EDIT: At http://www.speedconcepts.net/Cobra_Bullitt brake conversion kits.htm for the same price of $399 you can get them with CD/SL rotors, I know these have better stopping power, but aren't good for the track. I, as of now, have not taken my car to run at a track, but I do plan to after I get some mods in her. Which set would you guys reccomend to get for my situation?

 

[Rootus]

Cross drilled and slotted rotors are purely for looks, not performance. Spend extra to get the braided brake lines instead.

 

[xsivpwr]

I picked up all four corners with 10th anv. cobra brakes, drilled/slotted rotors, and stainless lines last thursday. Should be comming in today or tomorrow. Maybe I can snap a pic when they come in

 

[dTas95GT]

i went with the red bullit brakes in front. perfect! great match to my red paint. stopping power is so much better. don't forget the steel braided brake lines!

 

[Eagle11401]

Do you need a cobra master cylinder or does the gt one work with the bigger brakes?

 

[Rootus]

Do you need a cobra master cylinder or does the gt one work with the bigger brakes?

You can use the GT master cylinder. Makes the brakes a bit firmer than they are on a Cobra.

 

[go-stang5.0]

I have the baer track package which is similar to the the cobra setup and when I do some parking lot autocrossing with some of my friends, I still notice some fade after about 10 laps negotiating around a large parkinglot whomping on the brakes up to impending lockup (I dont have abs right now). I'm gonna try better pads and slotted rotors when my stuff right now wears out. Hopefull it will get better. If you dont do stuff like this then those should be just fine for ya. Also, Yes the rotor may be heavier but the caliper is a lot lighter than your stock iron single piston crap. If you really care about rotor weight you can get Baer 2-pc. rotors with aluminum hats to save weight. But I think they only offer them in their eradispeed rotor line, which is pricey as hell.

 

[Killer95Stang]

Just getting mine in today, another place to order from is : I am also adding the Baer erradisp...... I'm totally interested in buying that...

 

[maypo59]

It's a set of 13" one piece CD/SL disc's, and a set of brackets to move your stock single piston calipers out and up enough to clear them. To install, you just pull off your calipers and hat, install little bracket, attach caliper to bracket, remount wheels. WALA! big nice full wheels. They claim a bit better brakeing from the increased leverage.. we will see when I go to the next race on the 2nd.. The MSRP is $245 I think, I found it with a little searching for $229, could maybe find it even cheaper if you where more dedicated then me. But usually then you pay more for shipping... They do not include stainless braided lines, but those aren't to hard to find, I will chase some down eventually.

Downside? you HAVE to have a cobra/mach spare tire. $200 from MPS, $278 from Ford. Or, as a temporary (hey I ain't had a flat forever) answer, I carry two fix a flat cans in my trunk.

 

[Killer95Stang]

Thanks for the info Maypo59,

I called Baer today, and got a quote for the same kit without the CD/SL rotors, and that kit is only $195.00. I'll order that up in the next week or so...

Yahoo...

 

[xsivpwr]

pics

Recieved my order today of the 10th anv. kit from PPI

 

[xsivpwr]

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[xsivpwr]

Might as well post em all

 

[95stocker]

I feel like a huge dumba$$, I just spent $180 this weekend on stock replacement brake parts to fix everything I messed up last summer when I wrecked my car......wish I knew the aftermarket brakes could be had for that cheap before I did the spending!!