It may now be possible. I figured some of you guys would like to read this
http://forums.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=979616
http://forums.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=979616
GT-500 14" brakes on a Fox w/Sn95 spindles
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SuperStang83
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Also in this months MMFF they put 14" brakes on a Fox, and modified the spindles to make it work.
LiquidGT
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14'' brakes on a heavy ass GT500 I understand, on a featherweight fox that would pop your eyeballs out.
iwashmycar
20+ Year Stangneter 
14'' brakes on a heavy ass GT500 I understand, on a featherweight fox that would pop your eyeballs out.
haha thats what makes it sooo cool!
Those would be awesome brakes to have though.
I've been debating just doing the Focus RS Brembos on the Cobra 13" brakes. Unsure if 14" would be THAT much difference really but it prob would be.
I need to finish gathering parts to convert my Fox to ABS first though. Having been autoXing my GT, i've come to see the difference between Mustangs with ABS and without ABS on the autoX course and convinced myself it would be worth adding it to my Fox if i plan on AutoXing with it
I've been debating just doing the Focus RS Brembos on the Cobra 13" brakes. Unsure if 14" would be THAT much difference really but it prob would be.
I need to finish gathering parts to convert my Fox to ABS first though. Having been autoXing my GT, i've come to see the difference between Mustangs with ABS and without ABS on the autoX course and convinced myself it would be worth adding it to my Fox if i plan on AutoXing with it
87ttopstang
Member
I can't see changing from my 13" Cobra brakes. It would be cool to have 14" rotors, but not for the cash it would cost me to change things. Besides, how much difference would they make? For someone who is going to upgrade their brakes from stock though, it is something to consider for sure.
BlackPearl955.0
New Member
Yea, I haver seen where a 13" front set costs about 1800 but jumps to about 3400 for the 14"
luckly I got my on clearence 14" roush f/b FTW only 1500 too
maybe i missed this somehow 05+ rotors fit sn95 spindles? if so I know where to look when mine need replacing
luckly I got my on clearence 14" roush f/b FTW
only 1500 toomaybe i missed this somehow 05+ rotors fit sn95 spindles? if so I know where to look when mine need replacing
There would eventually come a point where the speed that your car is capable of doesn't justify either the cost or the extra rotating mass of the brakes and 18s. I would think that even for all but the most extreme open track cars a 13'' rotor with good pads is plenty unless the car weighs 4000lbs. Of course, if you've done a lot of weight reduction to your car, that extra rotating mass isn't a big deal. Then again who knows, the new ZR1 Vette has 15'' rotors so what do i know.
I think with our cars being light compared to the new stuff...a 13" brake setup is cheap and really all you need. If you need more, do a Brembo 4-piston on the 13" rotor.
14" brakes are cool for the bling bling value, and I would love a set, but realistically it would be easier and cheaper for me to buy a pair of Focus RS calipers and call it a day
14" brakes are cool for the bling bling value, and I would love a set, but realistically it would be easier and cheaper for me to buy a pair of Focus RS calipers and call it a day
Just finished that article in 5.0 last night. pretty cool. I thought the rim/tire backspacing gauge was really cool.
Anyway, those are some MAMMOTH brakes. That'd be nice, but I can't see justyfying all kinds of mods like that when you can do the 13" Cobra brakes for cheaper and by just bolting stuff on. Interesting Idea on the adapter bracket. Easier than modding the hell out of the spindle like the magazine article.
Where's my 13" REAR brakes is what I want to know. I'm just running dinky GT discs out back and they look small in my 17" wheels.
Anyway, those are some MAMMOTH brakes. That'd be nice, but I can't see justyfying all kinds of mods like that when you can do the 13" Cobra brakes for cheaper and by just bolting stuff on. Interesting Idea on the adapter bracket. Easier than modding the hell out of the spindle like the magazine article.
Where's my 13" REAR brakes is what I want to know. I'm just running dinky GT discs out back and they look small in my 17" wheels.
Baer already has a 13" rear brake kit....13.25" to be exact. It comes with an adapter that bolts onto the GT rear axle bracket and uses the stock caliper. You just slip the rotor on and instant 13" rear disk.
Downside is that it's not vented. it's 1/2" thick and solid like the GT rear brakes are. I think the vented 11.65" cobra brakes offer more cooling
http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=1028
