Big Brakes for the SVT Cobra

[bfgtim]

I'm really interested in getting a really nice looking set of "big brakes" for my Terminator.

I'm not gonna lie, I'm more interested in aesthetics than I am performance.

I decided I would buy the 6 Piston Wilwood kit with the 13" drilled and slotted two piece rotors but when I look online...there is no option for a rear "Big Brake"

I contacted Wilwood and they put my in touch with a company in Arizona called "TCE Performance Products" that sells the entire kit plus an in house made braket to hold a 4 piston (I think) rear caliper and a separate parking brake unit.

I just emailed them for details and pricing...but I'm pretty excited!

I think all of that behind the OE chrome Cobra rims would look incredible.

Anyway, just passing along the info if anyone is interested in a solution getting a 'big brake' kit on an IRS car.

 

[MG0h3]

I don't know much about different brake setups, but Bruce at Full Tilt Boogie Racing does. He is a vendor here. Might check out what he has to offer.

 

[bfgtim]

I did. they don't carry anything for the rear. not for IRS anyway.

I also know that he doesn't recommend a 'big brake' for the rear especially a 4 pot...but like I said, i'm interested in looks more than anything else.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

ya, basically not needed but the Lightning guys seem to like TCE stuff

 

[52merc]

Right off FTBR website. 13" conversion kit uses the OE calipers.

 

[bfgtim]

those are just the rotors

I'm talking about calipers too. If you look at Baer, Brembo, Wilwood non of there kits fit the IRS

 

[bfgtim]

ya, basically not needed but the Lightning guys seem to like TCE stuff

I'd never even heard of TCE before tonight. anyway, I was excited there was an option.

I don't know what route I'll go with the rears (size) but I just didn't want to have a big beautiful bright red 6 piston front set-up and a fugly, tiny OEM rear brake with dull black paint

 

[52merc]

Yes, but they come with the adapters for mounting the OE calipers. I'm not aware of anything else available for the IRS.

 

[bfgtim]

Yes, but they come with the adapters for mounting the OE calipers. I'm not aware of anything else available for the IRS.

Well, now you are. TCE makes brakets so you can upgrade your rears along with your front calipers if you so desire.

 

[Skitzerman]

I'd be interested in what they're offering for the rear. I'll have to check them out. I have the Bear Nickel Plated 6P's up front, with their two piece rotors on all four corners.

 

[52merc]

Never to old to learn

 

[03 DSG Snake]

MM has a rear kit as well
MM IRS Racing Brake Kit, 1999-2004 Cobra IRS, Fixed-mount rotor hat

 

[BMSTNG]

I'd never even heard of TCE before tonight. anyway, I was excited there was an option.

I don't know what route I'll go with the rears (size) but I just didn't want to have a big beautiful bright red 6 piston front set-up and a fugly, tiny OEM rear brake with dull black paint

I'm running the Wilwood, 6 piston, 14" rotor set up on the front with wilwood's rear rotors and stock brake calipers on the rear. The rear calipers are painted red to match the front and looks a lot better than the factory black calipers. So there's another option for you if your worried about the looks.

 

[bfgtim]

MM has a rear kit as well
MM IRS Racing Brake Kit, 1999-2004 Cobra IRS, Fixed-mount rotor hat

I didn’t realize they offered a kit.

TCEs allowed you to keep the parking brake, if that’s important to you

 

[bfgtim]

TCE just got back to me. $1869+shipping for the rear kit and 1400 for the front. That the 13” rotors. 6 piston front, 4 piston rear with parking brake.
They don’t know of OE cable works on parking brake so custom length may need to be ordered.

 

[98 svt]

TCE just got back to me. $1869+shipping for the rear kit and 1400 for the front. That the 13” rotors. 6 piston front, 4 piston rear with parking brake.
They don’t know of OE cable works on parking brake so custom length may need to be ordered.

$1900 is a lot of monies to spend on a rear brake setup. Especially if it's just for looks.

 

[Bdubbs]

If you're looking for looks I'd check out Baer brakes. They have all sorts of caliper colors.

Sent from my Moto E (4) Plus using the svtperformance.com mobile app

 

[Skitzerman]

I put a cover over the fugly rear calipers.

 

[98 svt]

I put a cover over the fugly rear calipers.

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Oh man, I cant stand those covers.

 

[Skitzerman]

Oh man, I cant stand those covers.

Aw..........lmao