95 GT brake upgrade?

[lparsons]

The rotors on my 95 GT seem to be warped, and I figure I ought to replace them in the coming weeks or months. I would like to do the larger cobra rotors and calipers, but I was wondering, if I can find them, what else would I need to replace? I'm hoping they're direct replacements if I can find them, but I want to make sure before I put down any money. Would I need to replace any brackets or hosees in the process? Have I heard correct that the cobras had dual-piston calipers while the rest of the stangs had singles? I haven't dug too deep into this, but I ought to soon.
thanks

 

[mystang94gt]

Not sure how much you are willing to spend but ebay has these bullit brake conversion kits for $825.00 which is basically the cobra brakes without the word cobra on the calipers. All of the specs are the same and it comes with everything you need. I cant wait to put these on my car just need the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42605&item=7909862339&rd=1

 

[Car Nut]

Later this summer, I am picking up a front and rear set of Cobra brakes that include everything, but the stainless steel lines. Both sets are $400 each (total of $800) and you get Cobra rotors, calipers, pads, and brake lines. I'm spending a few extra dollars for the SS lines.

If I can find the name of the company I'll post it.

 

[HoofnIt]

I bought my Cobra front brakes from PPI, mustangparts.com, for $399. It comes with Brembo 13" rotors, 'Cobra' twin piston calipers, and new front brake lines. It is a direct swap. I've had mine for over a year and had no problems. I think they have went up in cost to $425.

 

[HoofnIt]

Oh, I forgot that you will need at least 17" wheels to accomodate the larger rotors.

 

[swingline]

I will be ordering my 13" Cobra front and back from here: http://www.discbrakesrus.com/make/ford/mustanggtff.htm

 

[Car Nut]

PPI is where I'm getting mine. Still $399 for front kit and $399 for rear kit. If you get one or both kits, they drop the price on the SS lines.

I've heard good things about discbrakesrus.com also. They seem to cost a little more, but it appears to be the identical kits.

Those who have one or both kits installed have stated that there is a tremendous difference between the Cobra upgrade and the stock GT setup. I'm borrowing a 2003 Mach 1 for a few months and from my experience, the Mach 1's brakes (same as Cobras) are much better. They give you more confidence and just keep grabbing. If your going to mod your stang, this is one upgrade that is often either overlooked or done too late. My philosophy tells me to build a good foundation and then add power........no sense having gobs of power on the weakly stock foundation.

At any cost: Never replace stock components with stock equipment when there is tons of aftermarket stuff available at a lower cost and offers a higher degree of performance. Brakes fall into this category big time and won't cost you a fortune!

Good luck.

 

[swingline]

Does PPI have a website?

 

[Dan95-5.0]

heres a great site to check out.

http://www.corral.net/Tech/Suspension/CobraBrakes

its an install guide showing how to install it, parts lists, and how to save some cash in some areas.

great read.

 

[Car Nut]

PPI's website is www.mustangparts.com

 

[94TURBO5 O]

PPI's website is www.mustangparts.com

Great choice.