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70SportsRoof
Gearhead

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From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Dec 2001

posted 11-14-2006 06:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 70SportsRoof        Reply w/Quote
Anybody here done the upgrade to the cobra brakes on an SN95? My '95 is going to need new brakes upfront (rotors, pads, etc) in the near future, so now might be a good time to upgrade. Is the Cobra set up a bolt on, or are there specific parts besides the rotors and calipers that I need? Second, is the swap worth it, is stopping distance reduced?

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Gary M
'70 Mustang 63B SportsRoof
'95 Mustang GT coupe
and 4 other classic Fords

IIGood
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Posts: 3919
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99

posted 11-14-2006 07:26 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for IIGood        Reply w/Quote
Heh...I had this same question a few months ago.

From the responses I got there, there's nothing else that really needs to be upgraded other than the calipers, pads, rotors, and brake lines. Just the fronts too. Rears don't really need upgrading since they don't do as much work.

And apparently, you will notice a BIG difference in stopping power.

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Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'03 Mustang GT coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
My GT on MMS

Scott G
Journeyman

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From: Chattanooga, TN USA
Registered: Mar 2003

posted 11-15-2006 05:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Scott G        Reply w/Quote
Gary,
There are several kits out there that have the lines, calipers, rotors, and pads in them already, including several right from Ford.

http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=592

Obviously, you will need 17" wheels on the car already to clear the brakes. Other than that, it is a straight foward swap. Hope that helps.

Scott

70SportsRoof
Gearhead

Posts: 1064
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Dec 2001

posted 11-15-2006 05:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 70SportsRoof        Reply w/Quote
Thanks for the replies guys. I already have 17" wheels ('04 GT), so that is no problem. I'm gonna start shopping around for the best prices. Thanks guys.

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Gary M
'70 Mustang 63B SportsRoof
'95 Mustang GT coupe
and 4 other classic Fords

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