Cobra brake conversion kit?

chris1 · May 11th, 2007, 07:15 PM

are they worth putting on a 01 gt? do they increase stopping power? whats a good price for the whole kit? and does it require any heavy modifications or is it basic?

HMUSN · May 11th, 2007, 07:44 PM

I know whos your refering to... :wink

but as far as it goes IMO
yes you stop better.

all you need is:

the Cobra calipers
the Cobra brackets
the Cobra rotors

it's pretty basic man.

zkid01 · May 11th, 2007, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

I know whos your refering to... :wink

but as far as it goes IMO
yes you stop better.

all you need is:

the Cobra calipers
the Cobra brackets
the Cobra rotors

it's pretty basic man.

+10, i would say it is worth it. And its a basic switch out.

ZOOTOXIN · May 12th, 2007, 02:51 AM

I think you need 17" rims at least...not sure but you should check. You will have to paint rotors-they arent zinc coated and will rust immediately.

The best price I found is at this linjk...

http://blueovalindustries.bluekeyinc...p?pid=99011776

lil666 · May 12th, 2007, 03:39 PM

I did a few months ago. Big difference over my 99 GT stock.
I went with stangsuspension, as they had a whole kit with everything for a decent price. And can get nice drill and slotted rotors

You DO need 17inch or larger rims. (Get rid of the spare, as it won't fit after this.)

The install was pretty easy. I had a problem bleeding mine. Spend an hour or more trying to bleed the system. Pedal kept going to the floor, no firmness. I took it to ford, and they had problems bleeding... until they bled the master cylinder. Then all was well. Don't know why I had to do that, as all I took off were the front brake lines to put on ss ones. But just something to keep in mind if you have problems bleeding.

lil666 · May 12th, 2007, 03:42 PM

Oh... one other thing to note. The rear bracket kit was very hard to come by. If your doing the rears, make sure you check with whomever you purchase from to make sure they are in stock. Last I knew, Ford was back ordered nationwide for the bracket kit.

chris1 · May 12th, 2007, 09:32 PM

thanks for the information guys...

beheivjer · May 12th, 2007, 11:28 PM

front and rear brackets are now discontinued from ford, i work for a motorcraft supplier so if you can find them grab them up. if anyones is interested i can get the ford pt#s monday i was going to put cobras on the front of mine but could only find a drivers bracket and i think they cost like $60 but i dont remember for sure

May 11th, 2007, 07:15 PM	#1
chris1 Banned 2003 Ford Mach Traveling at the speed of a photon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 851 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cobra brake conversion kit? are they worth putting on a 01 gt? do they increase stopping power? whats a good price for the whole kit? and does it require any heavy modifications or is it basic?

May 11th, 2007, 07:44 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	I know whos your refering to... :wink but as far as it goes IMO yes you stop better. all you need is: the Cobra calipers the Cobra brackets the Cobra rotors it's pretty basic man. __________________

May 12th, 2007, 03:39 PM	#5
lil666 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woosta, MA Posts: 162 iTrader: 0 reviews	I did a few months ago. Big difference over my 99 GT stock. I went with stangsuspension, as they had a whole kit with everything for a decent price. And can get nice drill and slotted rotors You DO need 17inch or larger rims. (Get rid of the spare, as it won't fit after this.) The install was pretty easy. I had a problem bleeding mine. Spend an hour or more trying to bleed the system. Pedal kept going to the floor, no firmness. I took it to ford, and they had problems bleeding... until they bled the master cylinder. Then all was well. Don't know why I had to do that, as all I took off were the front brake lines to put on ss ones. But just something to keep in mind if you have problems bleeding. __________________ ______________________________ 1999 Mustang GT Convertible 2001 F150 Harley Edition 2004 R6

May 12th, 2007, 03:42 PM	#6
lil666 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woosta, MA Posts: 162 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh... one other thing to note. The rear bracket kit was very hard to come by. If your doing the rears, make sure you check with whomever you purchase from to make sure they are in stock. Last I knew, Ford was back ordered nationwide for the bracket kit. __________________ ______________________________ 1999 Mustang GT Convertible 2001 F150 Harley Edition 2004 R6

May 12th, 2007, 09:32 PM	#7
chris1 Banned 2003 Ford Mach Traveling at the speed of a photon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 851 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for the information guys... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Under my Umbrella! [I][COLOR=#ff0000]Studies show that 99.9% of the kids on MM ask the same questions over and over again about performance parts yet do nothing after the advice is given because they're still in Highschool and suffer from no money syndrome. [/COLOR][/I]

May 12th, 2007, 11:28 PM	#8
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 840 iTrader: 0 reviews	front and rear brackets are now discontinued from ford, i work for a motorcraft supplier so if you can find them grab them up. if anyones is interested i can get the ford pt#s monday i was going to put cobras on the front of mine but could only find a drivers bracket and i think they cost like $60 but i dont remember for sure __________________ 1969 Early Bronco 3.5" lift 37" swampers 1969 Early Bronco 2" lift half cab 1979 2.3t Cobra 1997 Black Cobra http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

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