I saw some cobra calipers

Paulnhbtx · February 16th, 2008, 09:42 AM

on ebay... I'm really thinking about getting them for the front... Then adding the back later.. I have a 02 Gt, so who has upgraded to the cobra calipers? Thanks

ThePope · February 16th, 2008, 09:49 AM

I bought the front upgrade kit from ford racing. Came with the calipers, pads, rotors, and steelbraded brake lines. What a difference. I spent a little more and got the red powdercoated calipers. This a great investment if you ask me.

Paulnhbtx · February 16th, 2008, 10:00 AM

How much was the total? I saw some on ebay.... are you happier with the stopping performance?

HMUSN · February 16th, 2008, 12:33 PM

I upgraded as well.

it's a good mod to do.

strkrstng2000 · February 19th, 2008, 03:29 PM

The total from fordracing.com for me was 384 shipped, and arrived in 3 days. They are a huge improvement over stock and the price is great.

RanGer498 · February 28th, 2008, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by strkrstng2000

The total from fordracing.com for me was 384 shipped, and arrived in 3 days. They are a huge improvement over stock and the price is great.

did that include every thing ?

Bullitt2445 · March 18th, 2008, 10:40 PM

Do the full upgrade. You won't be disapointed. And for the last touch on the conversion, don't forget the Cobra/Bullitt/Mach1 17" space saver spare. The first flat you have to change (if that's your bag) you will be glad you did.

Hybridbird · March 25th, 2008, 11:18 PM

Yeah,the 17" spare is a must,the stock one won't even try to go on.The only other way around it is to swap a good tire back to front,then put your stock spare on the rear,unless you have staggered fitment then your shit outta luck.

buddie · July 6th, 2008, 05:25 PM

i did it also and wow what a diffrence

HMUSN · July 6th, 2008, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Hybridbird

Yeah,the 17" spare is a must,the stock one won't even try to go on.The only other way around it is to swap a good tire back to front,

what if I have Drag Radials on the rear tires ?

Hybridbird · July 12th, 2008, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

what if I have Drag Radials on the rear tires ?

Therein lies the "shit outta luck part"

You're in the same boat as me Doc I got 315's in the rear so no swap for me either.

Roos85 · July 15th, 2008, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by strkrstng2000

The total from fordracing.com for me was 384 shipped, and arrived in 3 days. They are a huge improvement over stock and the price is great.

Thats it? Doesnt seem very expensive

dspirito · April 26th, 2012, 11:43 PM

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but the stock GT spare will not clear the rear cobra/bullitt/mach upgrade... Any ideas? $200 is too much for a fucking cobra spare.. will an 05 GT 17" spare fit? what about with spacers?

Eagle2000GT · April 27th, 2012, 01:12 AM

I am sorry you upgraded the rears. They really don't add much performance. Otherwise you could do what I did. I put the rear tire on the front and put the spare on the rear. Since you changed out your real brakes you have no choice. Get a Cobra spare or call a toll truck.

I'm just curious, why did you change the rears when the calipers are exactly the same. Only the disc is different.

jivepepper · April 27th, 2012, 01:50 AM

Cheapest way to upgrade is to go to advance auto and get a set of rebuilt cobra calipers. The name is ground off but other than that they work great. The 96-98 are the cheapest because they have a slightly smaller caliper pistons but still use a 13" rotor.

I found out when one of the ones I bought off ebay needed rebuilt and I bought one for like $85 from advance auto.

SL1MDADDY · April 27th, 2012, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by jivepepper

Cheapest way to upgrade is to go to advance auto and get a set of rebuilt cobra calipers. The name is ground off but other than that they work great. The 96-98 are the cheapest because they have a slightly smaller caliper pistons but still use a 13" rotor.

I found out when one of the ones I bought off ebay needed rebuilt and I bought one for like $85 from advance auto.

If I were to pick a set of these up, would I need anything else to mount them? Or would I buy a set of these and a set of 13 inch rotors and just mount in place of the stock GT gear?

I was just on Ebay and there is a full set of Cobra calipers and rotors for both front and rear going for 500 or so and thought if what you say is true then I would just do the fronts and get the rebuilt ones and buy a nice set of rotors and pads.

Jazzer The Cat · April 27th, 2012, 09:03 AM

The cheapest way to improve your brakes and will stop 100% as well, if not better than the Cobra's, is found in Brakes upgrade (sig)

No need to get a Cobra spare tire and upgrades I recommend should be done to the Cobra brakes anyway.

Jazzer

Hybridbird · April 27th, 2012, 09:12 AM

I don't see why a 17" 05 spare wouldn't work. Offset really shouldn't be a problem since the spare is only like 4" wide.

jivepepper · April 27th, 2012, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by SL1MDADDY

If I were to pick a set of these up, would I need anything else to mount them? Or would I buy a set of these and a set of 13 inch rotors and just mount in place of the stock GT gear?

I was just on Ebay and there is a full set of Cobra calipers and rotors for both front and rear going for 500 or so and thought if what you say is true then I would just do the fronts and get the rebuilt ones and buy a nice set of rotors and pads.

You need the caliper brackets also. Might also need new banjo bolts also. I remember using the stock bolts and lines the first time. I forget which years need to be changed. It's been 6 years ago lol.

dspirito · April 27th, 2012, 10:29 PM

The previous owner upgraded the brakes.. I'm gonna gamble on a 17in 05 gt spare.. might clear the caliper.. may need a spacer.. just bought on eBay for 60 shipped

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February 16th, 2008, 09:42 AM	#1
Paulnhbtx Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 112 iTrader: 0 reviews	I saw some cobra calipers on ebay... I'm really thinking about getting them for the front... Then adding the back later.. I have a 02 Gt, so who has upgraded to the cobra calipers? Thanks

February 16th, 2008, 09:49 AM	#2
ThePope Newbie 2010 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought the front upgrade kit from ford racing. Came with the calipers, pads, rotors, and steelbraded brake lines. What a difference. I spent a little more and got the red powdercoated calipers. This a great investment if you ask me. __________________ 2010 Ford Mustang GT *506 HP / 415 TQ*

February 16th, 2008, 12:33 PM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	I upgraded as well. it's a good mod to do. __________________

March 18th, 2008, 10:40 PM	#7
Bullitt2445 Enthusiast 2012 GT Premium Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 722 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do the full upgrade. You won't be disapointed. And for the last touch on the conversion, don't forget the Cobra/Bullitt/Mach1 17" space saver spare. The first flat you have to change (if that's your bag) you will be glad you did. __________________ Now I've gone and done it......

March 25th, 2008, 11:18 PM	#8
Hybridbird Newbie 98 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cape Coral; FL Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah,the 17" spare is a must,the stock one won't even try to go on.The only other way around it is to swap a good tire back to front,then put your stock spare on the rear,unless you have staggered fitment then your shit outta luck. __________________ "Her ass has gone from 235's to 315's but that's another story"

February 16th, 2008, 10:00 AM	#3
Paulnhbtx Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 112 iTrader: 0 reviews	How much was the total? I saw some on ebay.... are you happier with the stopping performance?

February 19th, 2008, 03:29 PM	#5
strkrstng2000 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	The total from fordracing.com for me was 384 shipped, and arrived in 3 days. They are a huge improvement over stock and the price is great.

July 6th, 2008, 05:25 PM	#9
buddie Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Waterford, MI Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	i did it also and wow what a diffrence

April 26th, 2012, 11:43 PM	#13
dspirito Newbie 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2011 Location: RI Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but the stock GT spare will not clear the rear cobra/bullitt/mach upgrade... Any ideas? $200 is too much for a fucking cobra spare.. will an 05 GT 17" spare fit? what about with spacers? __________________ Mods: Street Glow, Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Roof Decal, Whistle Tips, 22" rims, Gold Trim/Accents, & Strobes.

April 27th, 2012, 01:12 AM	#14
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	I am sorry you upgraded the rears. They really don't add much performance. Otherwise you could do what I did. I put the rear tire on the front and put the spare on the rear. Since you changed out your real brakes you have no choice. Get a Cobra spare or call a toll truck. I'm just curious, why did you change the rears when the calipers are exactly the same. Only the disc is different. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

April 27th, 2012, 01:50 AM	#15
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	Cheapest way to upgrade is to go to advance auto and get a set of rebuilt cobra calipers. The name is ground off but other than that they work great. The 96-98 are the cheapest because they have a slightly smaller caliper pistons but still use a 13" rotor. I found out when one of the ones I bought off ebay needed rebuilt and I bought one for like $85 from advance auto. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

April 27th, 2012, 09:12 AM	#18
Hybridbird Newbie 98 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cape Coral; FL Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't see why a 17" 05 spare wouldn't work. Offset really shouldn't be a problem since the spare is only like 4" wide. __________________ "Her ass has gone from 235's to 315's but that's another story"

April 27th, 2012, 10:29 PM	#20
dspirito Newbie 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2011 Location: RI Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 reviews	The previous owner upgraded the brakes.. I'm gonna gamble on a 17in 05 gt spare.. might clear the caliper.. may need a spacer.. just bought on eBay for 60 shipped Sent from my Nexus S 4G using AutoGuide.Com Free App __________________ Mods: Street Glow, Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Roof Decal, Whistle Tips, 22" rims, Gold Trim/Accents, & Strobes.

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