Calipers & Rims Issues

sonicx · February 5th, 2012, 01:55 PM

My situation:

This past summer, I replaced all my rotors,lines,pads with new blank rotors, hawk pads, and braided lines.

Within the last week or so my front left caliper just siezed up and now Im going to have to replace both front sides. I don't have that much "play" money to upgrade but would be willing to cough up money if so.

If I was todo the cobra brakes would they be able to clear my 17 inch stock rims? (see below)

Stock Rims

I also have a set of 18 American Racing Rims.... they should def clear those correct?

The brake kit I was looking at was: 1994-04 Mustang SVE 13" Cobra Style Front Brake Kit at LRS - Free Shipping!

Otherwise I was looking at going with stock calipers:

2003-2004 Ford Mustang Brake Caliper - W0133-1600955 PBR - Front Right Brake 03-04 Mustang Brake Caliper - PartsGeek.com

2003-2004 Ford Mustang Brake Caliper - W0133-1600893 PBR - Front Left Brake 03-04 Mustang Brake Caliper - PartsGeek.com

Mainly I am concerned about Rim Clearance of Cobra Calipers on my rims listed & pic.

*Reps for help

Jazzer The Cat · February 5th, 2012, 02:58 PM

I see no issues with the Cobra brake calipers being cleared by the 18" wheels, but not all 17" wheels will clear the calipers of 13" rotors.

I would call Ford and ask, as the parts dept. would very likely know either way. If you MUST replace both calipers anyway, I recommend you go with the Cobras. They are a bit stronger and will offer a bit more cooling and look good, as well.

Jazzer

sonicx · February 5th, 2012, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat

I see no issues with the Cobra brake calipers being cleared by the 18" wheels, but not all 17" wheels will clear the calipers of 13" rotors.

I would call Ford and ask, as the parts dept. would very likely know either way. If you MUST replace both calipers anyway, I recommend you go with the Cobras. They are a bit stronger and will offer a bit more cooling and look good, as well.

Jazzer

Thanks. Reps

So..... its just the left caliper. Do you think it would be okay too just to replace that side caliper and rotor only???

Eagle2000GT · February 5th, 2012, 11:05 PM

They will work great with those wheels. I had those same exact wheels. I ran them about two years with 13" Cobra brakes without any problems.

sonicx · February 5th, 2012, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by Eagle2000GT

They will work great with those wheels. I had those same exact wheels. I ran them about two years with 13" Cobra brakes without any problems.

Reps... now my other question: Do you think it would be okay too just to replace that side caliper and rotor only???

35thredproject · February 6th, 2012, 01:32 AM

Noo, replace in pairs or you're going to get some eerie brake steering.. Not to mention weird looking =P

Cabikejumper · February 6th, 2012, 02:35 AM

There wheels Not rims.

04MidnightGT · February 6th, 2012, 03:43 AM

Jazzer the ass end of your car is sexy

Jazzer The Cat · February 6th, 2012, 07:28 AM

QUIT STARING AT MY ASS

sonicx · February 6th, 2012, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by 35thredproject

Noo, replace in pairs or you're going to get some eerie brake steering.. Not to mention weird looking =P

Reps for staying on topic. See that's what I don't need. More issues..... With either braking or steering. I don't think it'd look wierd, calipers aren't even dirty nor rusty.

Jazz watcha think?? Btw it's making spend reps before I could rep you again good sir.

Jazzer The Cat · February 6th, 2012, 09:16 AM

ARE YOU SAYING I AM NOT ON TOPIC?

Jazzer The Cat · February 6th, 2012, 09:18 AM

I actually addressed the issue of replacing both, earlier in "sonix double-agent" thread

sonicx · February 6th, 2012, 06:48 PM

Perfect Jazz, thanks.....

now just the long debate of advance auto calipers or cobra calipers

Eagle2000GT · February 6th, 2012, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by sonicx

Reps... now my other question: Do you think it would be okay too just to replace that side caliper and rotor only???

As was answered earlier, you have to change them in pairs. Even if you were not changing the caliper and rotor you would still change the brake pads in pairs.

Jazzer The Cat · February 6th, 2012, 08:47 PM

Cobra calipers will require Cobra rotors, so you need to consider that

IMO, if you need calipers anyway, and you do, I would go the extra $$$ for a set of Cobras. You're looking at, what... $100????

Jazzer

eddy21x · February 6th, 2012, 09:07 PM

my 17's clear my cobra brakes easy

35thredproject · February 7th, 2012, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by sonicx

Reps for staying on topic. See that's what I don't need. More issues..... With either braking or steering. I don't think it'd look wierd, calipers aren't even dirty nor rusty.

Jazz watcha think?? Btw it's making spend reps before I could rep you again good sir.

Haha I just meant if the left caliper is blue and the right one is red or something

not that you would do that

Raddy GT · February 7th, 2012, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by sonicx

Perfect Jazz, thanks.....

now just the long debate of advance auto calipers or cobra calipers

Go with the cobras, they might be a little more but they will be worth it in the end..

And as stated earlier, REPLACE IN PAIRS LOL.

February 5th, 2012, 01:55 PM	#1
sonicx Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 706 iTrader: 8 reviews	Calipers & Rims Issues My situation: This past summer, I replaced all my rotors,lines,pads with new blank rotors, hawk pads, and braided lines. Within the last week or so my front left caliper just siezed up and now Im going to have to replace both front sides. I don't have that much "play" money to upgrade but would be willing to cough up money if so. If I was todo the cobra brakes would they be able to clear my 17 inch stock rims? (see below) Stock Rims I also have a set of 18 American Racing Rims.... they should def clear those correct? The brake kit I was looking at was: 1994-04 Mustang SVE 13" Cobra Style Front Brake Kit at LRS - Free Shipping! Otherwise I was looking at going with stock calipers: 2003-2004 Ford Mustang Brake Caliper - W0133-1600955 PBR - Front Right Brake 03-04 Mustang Brake Caliper - PartsGeek.com 2003-2004 Ford Mustang Brake Caliper - W0133-1600893 PBR - Front Left Brake 03-04 Mustang Brake Caliper - PartsGeek.com Mainly I am concerned about Rim Clearance of Cobra Calipers on my rims listed & pic. *Reps for help

February 5th, 2012, 11:05 PM	#4
Eagle2000GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 5,311 iTrader: 1 reviews	They will work great with those wheels. I had those same exact wheels. I ran them about two years with 13" Cobra brakes without any problems. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

February 6th, 2012, 01:32 AM	#6
35thredproject Regular 99 Black GT Not run yet Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 304 iTrader: 0 reviews	Noo, replace in pairs or you're going to get some eerie brake steering.. Not to mention weird looking =P __________________ Spec Stage 3 Clutch/Stack Racing CAI/SCT SF3 91 Tune/Accufab 78mm TB-Plenum/Nitto 555's

February 6th, 2012, 03:43 AM	#8
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February 6th, 2012, 09:07 PM	#16
eddy21x Hardcore Enthusiast '01 Gt Vert auto 13.2@103.8 n/a Stock stall Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Raleigh, Nc Posts: 1,452 iTrader: 1 reviews	my 17's clear my cobra brakes easy __________________ 253rwhp 294rwtq motor 337rwhp 427rwtq 90 shot

February 6th, 2012, 06:48 PM	#13
sonicx Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 706 iTrader: 8 reviews	Perfect Jazz, thanks..... now just the long debate of advance auto calipers or cobra calipers

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