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Cobra brakes

Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 2:53 am
by Brookse
Hi guys:

My apologies if I asked this a few years back... I can't remember last weekend so you'll have to forgive me ;) ... but I need my Cobra to brake way better.

I am told the 1993 GT rotors are a perfect fit (given the proper wheel). Is this true? My speed-shop, that knows Mustangs, said they won't fit. I think they are wrong on this one, if one compensates for the shorter hat with less backspace? Right?

So, let's assume you all say I can put 4-bolt GT rotors on? What do I need? I need really good braking. The car is putting out about 425-450/500-525 and stopping is getting pretty white-knuckled. Any advice is very much appreciated guys. It's almost May and time to bring my baby back out on the road.

Thank you!

Brad

Re: Cobra brakes

Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:53 am
by Z282SLO
With that kind of power output, I would seriously consider an aftermarket upgrade (slotted and/or cross-drilled rotors & improved pads) rather than trying to stick with '93 rotors.

Re: Cobra brakes

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:27 am
by 1993cobra
Gt rotors will fit,

Cobra brakes

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:45 am
by 12SVT
Is there a performance advantage of GT rotors over the stock 93 GT rotors?

Re: Cobra brakes

Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 9:04 am
by escogt
12SVT wrote:Is there a performance advantage of GT rotors over the stock 93 GT rotors?
Not at all. The swap is to make the aftermarket '93 Cobra wheels fit properly. Purely aesthetics.

Re: Cobra brakes

Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 4:00 pm
by Brookse
Hi guys, time for annual summer visit. I actually had Ford install some GT rotors (Stop Tech) and Hawk pads this week. Let me tell you: before stopping was an adventure everytime; now, there is bite and stopping power. It's day and night. It's a cheap fix so if you havern't done it, do it - but I'm sure you know all this.