Focus RS Brakes on the Cobra

[UCBeau]

well i just talked to Dale, sounds like Ford & Brembo are trying to figure out why the kits don't come with pads and mounting hardare. I'm gonna wait till august or so before looking into this again, hopefully by then the pads will be included.

now back to getting my motor/blower/etc installed

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

well i just talked to Dale, sounds like Ford & Brembo are trying to figure out why the kits don't come with pads and mounting hardare. I'm gonna wait till august or so before looking into this again, hopefully by then the pads will be included.

now back to getting my motor/blower/etc installed

:lol: Ford AND Brembo are trying to figure out what happened? I think it is pretty obvious.

I have heard that the focus version came with a different pad and hardware -go figure. It should still work without issue, but just food for thought.

Ashley

 

[UCBeau]

i'm just posting what dale told me, he got a PM back from the FORDSVTPARTS guy on here about the situation.

 

[1svtfan]

well i just talked to Dale, sounds like Ford & Brembo are trying to figure out why the kits don't come with pads and mounting hardare. I'm gonna wait till august or so before looking into this again, hopefully by then the pads will be included.

now back to getting my motor/blower/etc installed

Yep. Myself and 2 others got the kits minus pads and HW. They previously shipped with pads and HW making it a direct bolt on (other than banjo's).

Brembo ships them direct in Ford boxes. The Ford site still states they come with pads and HW. (3) kits didn't. :shrug:

My guess is niether Ford nor Brembo will give Steve an answer. The next shippment of kit that comes in will tell the tale.........

 

[SoonToBeASnake]

Beautiful!

 

[Mustang2Saleen]

OMG I must have them. Did you guys replace the rotors when you put the new Brembos on. Guys who had to buy the pads how much were they?

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

They should come with the pads. If you need them I would suggest ordering them from Steve @ Tousley along with the calipers. Yes they reused the OEM rotors.

 

[kloogy]

I love the way those look.

 

[SnkBtn99]

Hmmm ... we are talking 4 piston ...right ...

 

[spike_africa]

anyone wanna sell there cobra calipers? i need to upgrade mine.

 

[1svtfan]

Hmmm ... we are talking 4 piston ...right ...

Yep. They have been great so far. Steve sent me the HW and pads that were missing from my box so the original number of $609 still stands. Its a great kit if you don't need rotors and have steel lines already.

 

[mstg46]

Will this work on a GT?

Thanks

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

Will this work on a GT?

Thanks

If you put Cobra 13" rotors on...

 

[anaxagoras]

so how exactly do these calipers differ than what's stock on my 99 cobra?

 

[UCBeau]

did we ever figure out what happened as far as the hardware being not included in the kit?

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

did we ever figure out what happened as far as the hardware being not included in the kit?

Everyone that didnt get the hardware and pads has now recieved the hardware and pads from Steve at no extra cost.

 

[UCBeau]

that's great to hear, i will have to order this kit pretty soon

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

so how exactly do these calipers differ than what's stock on my 99 cobra?

These are a 4 piston brembo calipers. Stock Cobra calipers are 2 piston PBR models. You can reuse your OEM rotors if they are in good condition, but you will need to turn them because these calipers use the entire firepath of the rotor.

You may also need to upgrade wheels. The only Ford wheels that work are as follows:

03\04 Cobra 17X9
03 anniversary 17X9
00R 18X9.5
FR500 18X9
95R 17X9

I have heard rumors that the 98 Cobra 17X8 wheels MAY fit, but I have not found confirmation of this.

Aftermarket wheels will be a crapshoot. Some will work and some won't. It is going to come down to the profile of the back of the spokes to determine fitment.

 

[DaleM]

These are a 4 piston brembo calipers. Stock Cobra calipers are 2 piston PBR models. You can reuse your OEM rotors if they are in good condition, but you will need to turn them because these calipers use the entire firepath of the rotor.

You may also need to upgrade wheels. The only Ford wheels that work are as follows:

03\04 Cobra 17X9
03 anniversary 17X9
00R 18X9.5
FR500 18X9
95R 17X9

I have heard rumors that the 98 Cobra 17X8 wheels MAY fit, but I have not found confirmation of this.

Aftermarket wheels will be a crapshoot. Some will work and some won't. It is going to come down to the profile of the back of the spokes to determine fitment.

How are they holding out? Any issues with the master cylinder?

 

[Mustang2Saleen]

Can you have crossdrilled rotors "Turned"? Does anyone else have any more pics?