What all is needed for cobra/mach 1 brake upgrade??

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Andre G

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on my GT.im getting all 4 rotors off of his mach 1 what else will I need I know the calipers...but what else...?? thanks...

 

hognutz

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the calipure brackets as well I think.

 

04DarkShadowGT

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On the front, the caliper brakets are built in the caliper, you may need hoses. I am not sure if the GT ones will fit the Mach 1 caliper.

As for the back I think you need quite a bit of stuff. I know the cobra rear brake kits come with a bunch of crap.

 

trailblazr81

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On the rear you will need the backing plate. you will need to remove axle shafts. On the fronts grab the brake lines as well. Unless you plan to get steel braided.

 

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I have all the parts sitting at home waiting for install, I'll post a list of all the parts I ordered to do it when I get home.

 

DropTopPony

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front= caliper/bracket, banjo bolts, lines (you have rotors)

rear= cobra caliper mounting bracket, maybe anti moan bracket. (you have rotors/calipers)
also for rear you will need cobra brake pads unless your GT pads are worn down some (thicker rotor)

 

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Silvr04GT

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-Front Calipers - pick your colour and logo from FRPP
-Rear Calipers - if you go with black fronts you can use your GT rears, if not get M-2320-R
-Rear Brake Bracket Kit - M-2300-M
-Front Discs and Cobra Hoses - M-2400-C

 

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Ace_Cobra

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i've a deal on cobra/bullit/mach1 front caliper.
if i want to install it, on my 99 GT

i need to buy?
1. the caliper
2. 13" rotor
3. brake hose

the caliper is bolt-on? i've done some search and some body says that i need a braket, and others say that the braket is built-in the caliper.

i'm a little confused

 

DropTopPony

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Ace_Cobra said:

i've a deal on cobra/bullit/mach1 front caliper.
if i want to install it, on my 99 GT

i need to buy?
1. the caliper
2. 13" rotor
3. brake hose

the caliper is bolt-on? i've done some search and some body says that i need a braket, and others say that the braket is built-in the caliper.

i'm a little confused

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the front caliper is a complete unit with the bracket attached, the rear would need a seperate mounting bracket. And i think 99 up GT hoses will work ok. I had to replace my hoses/banjo bolts but i have a 96 which has single piston fronts.

 

jeffnoel

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I had to get hoses from ford when I put Mach calipers on my 02 GT. I had purchased SS Cobra lines and the banjo bolt was to big for the Mach caliper.

 

jivepepper

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When I first did the fronts I bought the calipers with pads already loaded the mounts and stock 13" rotors for less the 250 all new. I used the orginal lines and banjo bolts it worked fine. I later upgraded the lines, bolts and rotors.

 

jeffnoel

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Did you use Cobra, Bullitt or Mach calipers?

 

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lets not forget the stock spare does not fit, and man is that a long and costly journey. unless your willing to risk it or just call for a tow. i payed $98 for the cobra wheel and $145 for the tire that took a week to ship, special order. on a happy note the brakes kick butt!

 

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Ace_Cobra

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thanks, thats clear now

 

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Silvr04GT

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cooper said:

lets not forget the stock spare does not fit, and man is that a long and costly journey. unless your willing to risk it or just call for a tow. i payed $98 for the cobra wheel and $145 for the tire that took a week to ship, special order. on a happy note the brakes kick butt!

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If your front and rear tires are the same size you could swap a rear tire to the front and use your GT spare on the back still though!

 

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silver bullit99

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dont bother swaping th rears they dont do any more good for you.

plus arent teh GT,v6,mach1,bullit rears the same. its the cobra that has larger back rotors for better cooling?