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Dutch
03-23-2017, 07:46 PM
Just purchased low km cobra brakes from a 2004. I'm missing the locking pin that locks gown the caliper to the bracket. auto parts store will have them??

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/dutch2081/20170323_155146_zpsxaebnxxm.jpg (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/dutch2081/media/20170323_155146_zpsxaebnxxm.jpg.html)

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/dutch2081/IMG_20170201_211343_384_zpsy6o0tazo.jpg (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/dutch2081/media/IMG_20170201_211343_384_zpsy6o0tazo.jpg.html)

ZR
03-23-2017, 07:48 PM
They might but I suspect you'll to need to hit Ford up for them plus the clips.

Dutch
03-23-2017, 07:56 PM
Damn spell check. Title should be brakes not breaks. Lol

ZR
03-23-2017, 08:02 PM
Edited for ya mr.

ZR
03-23-2017, 08:14 PM
http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/attachments/31422d1315278018-cobra-front-caliper.jpg

ZR
03-23-2017, 08:15 PM
You need

2 x pins
2 x washers
2 x clips

Dutch
03-23-2017, 08:29 PM
Yes. Napa maybe. Call around tomorrow. They big improvement over the single piston 10.8 inch single piston 97 gt?

ZR
03-23-2017, 08:29 PM
Nope......................HUGE IMPROVEMENT.

Dutch
03-23-2017, 08:32 PM
Haha nice. Ordered some nice drilled and slotted rotors with matching pads

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Braided flex lines wotlrth the money?? Any good local shops to get them?

fast Ed
03-23-2017, 09:26 PM
The NAPA kit number is NUP 83014A, they show one in their distribution centre so your local store should be able to get it overnight, $26.77 retail (does both sides).

http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/image/GenuinePartsCompany/NWM?$Product=GenuinePartsCompany/697605

From Ford it's actually obsolete already!


cheers
Ed

Dutch
03-23-2017, 09:46 PM
Nice. Thanks man.

RedSN
03-24-2017, 08:37 AM
They big improvement over the single piston 10.8 inch single piston 97 gt?
seriously one of the BEST improvements I've made on my car. Night and day difference at the track.

Doesn't sound like a big difference, but here's the rotors side by side. stock GT vs Cobra

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt137/LX-Markham/cobra%20brakes/newvsold.jpg

Laffs
03-24-2017, 08:42 AM
I really need to get on this swap. After my experience last year the stock GT brakes aren't worth shit fuck all.

ZR
03-24-2017, 08:44 AM
Little to no gains going to Cobra rears over GT but front is a huge upgrade. Only regret will be not having done it sooner.

Laffs
03-24-2017, 08:48 AM
Little to no gains going to Cobra rears over GT but front is a huge upgrade. Only regret will be not having done it sooner.

My plan was to source a used set of cobra/mach calipers/brackets to rebuild, then pair with a set of Hawk HPS pads and some stoptech slotted rotors all around.

ZR
03-24-2017, 08:53 AM
Hawks perform well in Cobra calipers but are super prone to squealing. Stock OEM Ford / PBR pads are champ in a street ride but can be hard to find. Motorcraft version pads pale in comparison.

Laffs
03-24-2017, 08:57 AM
I'll have to do a lot of research when I finally pull the trigger on a set, I don't need max effort track (convertible) but want something that can survive some serious spirited driving without fading to infinity.

ZR
03-24-2017, 09:04 AM
Hawks or EBC reds would be better choice over stock then. If budget will allow, CarboTech also make a line of street friendly pads, exceptionally pleased with my track pads from them.

Dutch
03-24-2017, 09:31 AM
seriously one of the BEST improvements I've made on my car. Night and day difference at the track.

Doesn't sound like a big difference, but here's the rotors side by side. stock GT vs Cobra

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt137/LX-Markham/cobra%20brakes/newvsold.jpg

Wow!!! So the stock is same 10.8 I have on mine right now.?? Shit. Just waiting for my rotors to come in heading today to Napa for the pins. I ordered slotted drilled coated. They are black. Gonna feel and look killer.
So my hydroboost will master will be fine them I assume..

Dutch
03-24-2017, 10:12 AM
The NAPA kit number is NUP 83014A, they show one in their distribution centre so your local store should be able to get it overnight, $26.77 retail (does both sides).

http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/image/GenuinePartsCompany/NWM?$Product=GenuinePartsCompany/697605

From Ford it's actually obsolete already!


cheers
Ed

Picked them up. Thanks again. 23 bux with taxes. Love it when parts are under 30 bux

1BAD92LX
03-24-2017, 10:14 AM
I'll have to do a lot of research when I finally pull the trigger on a set, I don't need max effort track (convertible) but want something that can survive some serious spirited driving without fading to infinity.

My experience with Hawk pads, HPS little to no improvement in stopping. HP+ great for track, would not drive them on the street. Ever.

Dutch
03-28-2017, 07:55 PM
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/dutch2081/20170328_182931_zpsxomdgeol.jpg (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/dutch2081/media/20170328_182931_zpsxomdgeol.jpg.html)
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/dutch2081/20170328_182432_zpsxvckwuod.jpg (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/dutch2081/media/20170328_182432_zpsxvckwuod.jpg.html)

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/dutch2081/20170328_182512_zpspsbisgp7.jpg (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/dutch2081/media/20170328_182512_zpspsbisgp7.jpg.html)

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/dutch2081/20170328_182512_zpspsbisgp7.jpg (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/dutch2081/media/20170328_182512_zpspsbisgp7.jpg.html)

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/dutch2081/20170328_182556_zpsx18p3brp.jpg (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/dutch2081/media/20170328_182556_zpsx18p3brp.jpg.html)

Dutch
04-01-2017, 05:25 PM
Just bled the brakes. Wow!!! That's all I gotta say. Also best mod to date. Love it

ZR
04-01-2017, 06:45 PM
Pretty damm cool ain't it.

Mustang4
04-01-2017, 08:28 PM
Once I had the Cobra brakes on my Fox, I too said it was the best mod I could have done. Inspires a lot more confidence under any circumstance.

Dutch
04-02-2017, 12:40 AM
Ya. Also I have braided brake lines coming still

ZR
04-02-2017, 08:17 AM
Nice.

tulowd
04-02-2017, 11:46 AM
Speedbleeders

I tried those, but much prefer gravity bleeding. Don't forget to use a soft faced deadblow hammer (lightly!!) on the calipers to dislodge those pesky air bubbles that stick to the inside piston bores.

Dutch
04-02-2017, 11:54 AM
Yeah. I just bled them old school way. Pedal is right up to the top and feel is great

ZR
04-04-2017, 04:50 PM
Only need to tap if your gravity bleeding, not that it's a viable option on all vehicles.