need a brake job, and some advice

[DerekStangGT]

im trying to decide what to do about my brakes. theyre down to the squealer and i could either cut the rotors and buy new pads, or do a complete replacement w/ 13" cobra brakes. of course the 13" will be more expensive. about $500 total. my other option is just paying ~$100 for some new pads. what would you all advise i do? if i did buy the cobra brakes, i would have to put them on credit and pay them off w/ my 20% APR if i did go with just new pads and cutting the stock rotors, what brand/model brake pads would you recommend? what would you do?

 

[tomustang]

IMO just go to autozone and buy some cheap decent brake pads and save up for the pbr cobras. i got a set (for the GT) of carbon-metallic pads, they were cheap and good at breaking.

 

[johnnyboy1111]

open bleeders !

"what ever you do open the bleeder valves front & back before compressing the pistons" , also change all the fluid ...flush it till its clear ! the fluid goes bad ....bleed it starting at the rear ....passanger then drivers side , then the front ... I used all stock stuff on my 99 GT , the new fluid helps DOT3 or DOT4 the higher the DOT # the more heat the fluid can take ...opening the bleeders is important because you dont want to force fluid back into the anti-lock & other valves ....take your time 2guys maybe 2hrs then road test easy till they set in ........ good luck

 

[Black2001GT]

You should be able to find a complete 13" Cobra front brake kit that includes,
Rotors, Calipers, Steel break lines, Banjo bolts and pads for around 400 bucks.

 

[DerekStangGT]

You should be able to find a complete 13" Cobra front brake kit that includes,
Rotors, Calipers, Steel break lines, Banjo bolts and pads for around 400 bucks.

i found the cobra kit on ebay for $399. i want the slotted rotors instead of plain though. so add ~$59. then shipping is ~$30. over $500 now any other places you can think of?

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Some info on brake pads and brake fluid:
http://www.bullittarchive.com/html/modules/articles/article.php?id=23

Changing the brake pads:
http://www.bullittarchive.com/html/modules/articles/article.php?id=69

Bleeding the brake fluid:
http://www.bullittarchive.com/html/modules/articles/article.php?id=68

 

[tomustang]

fuggit, get the panhard bar!

 

[dsg_gt2004]

Oh No Derek Misses The Ups Guy

 

[Black2001GT]

http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=340

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=544719&highlight=Cobra+Brake

http://www.speedconcepts.net/index.php?cPath=21_30_113

 

[Black2001GT]

http://www.speedconcepts.net/product_info.php?products_id=430

 

[Black2001GT]

http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2005/02/BigBrakes/index.php

Last but not least, here is a great how to article.

 

[dsg_gt2004]

you just pulled the infamous hat trick

 

[Black2001GT]

I posted as I found related threads. I've been researching 13" Brakes for a while.

 

[dsg_gt2004]

I posted as I found related threads. I've been researching 13" Brakes for a while.

what is a good milage to replace the brakes at..im coming up on 40,000 and im thinking that time is nearing soon.....maybe 45,000?

 

[DerekStangGT]

thanks a bunch to Kilgore and Black for all the links! i just need some time now to read

fuggit, get the panhard bar!

but
safety > fun

Oh No Derek Misses The Ups Guy

hells yeah! i havent seen ma boy in over 3 weeks! he always has a nice comment about my car

what is a good milage to replace the brakes at..im coming up on 40,000 and im thinking that time is nearing soon.....maybe 45,000?

i just hit 35k and im almost down to the squealer. i just checked. its very close. its hard to hear though with my exhaust being so loud i have to let my engine idle while moving and then hit the brakes at idle just to have a chance of hearing.

 

[DerekStangGT]

ok, so i made up my mind. im going w/ the 13" cobra brakes from ebay. they arent ford brand, but power stop. anyone have experience w/ this kit?

 

[Black2001GT]

Is the Ebay deal better than the Speed Concepts deal?

 

[DerekStangGT]

Is the Ebay deal better than the Speed Concepts deal?

the speed concepts is $10 cheaper, but ive heard bad things about speed concepts. i talked to a guy on the phone and he seemed nice enough. now that i looked at that kit, im still up in the air

 

[dsg_gt2004]

the ups man will be visiting me soon, i will make sure i post pics of this "surprise" that i am getting

 

[mike2858]

can the 13" brakes fit on 17in rims or do you have to have 18's?