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SteveL
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If your goal is to get the front license plate to scrape the asphalt under heavy braking then just upgrade the front brakes.
If you want less weight shift towards the nose, increase the braking in the back with some combination bigger rotors, more aggressive pads, and/or a proportioning valve.
You want the maximum amount of rear brakes that do not lock up before the front brakes. You will feel the difference.
Posts: 578 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: May 2002
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cobraracer46
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Originally posted by DEVERO2:
cobraracer or cobraneverracedit you do realize you are posting pictures of a 100k merc? umm when did a mustang ever cost 100k new? not to mention that is not a stock benz that is an AMG, not the point though. Point is that car is made for European road with European speed limits. you are trying to compare apples to gold bars. makes sense though, seems legit... said no one ever.
So the AMG that you can buy new at any Mercedes dealer is a little over the top. Here is a 2013 Camaro with 4 piston Brembo brakes at all 4 corners right off the showroom floor. ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
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2001 SVT cobra convertible with a Viper T56, Fikse wheels, Griggs frame kit, roll bar, Vortech, 4:30 gears, brembo GT brakes and more.
Posts: 1172 | From: Woodside California | Registered: Apr 2002
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phildog
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I like how 'garagequeencobra46' has no response to any of us guys who actually track our cars. What are you saving it for? It's just a Cobra.
And that 3800lb General Mistake tuna boat really needs those brakes for its overweight body. Ever driven one? They are huge!
Posts: 1554 | From: 510 | Registered: Apr 2002
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cobraracer46
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Originally posted by phildog:
that 3800lb General Mistake tuna boat really needs those brakes for its overweight body. Ever driven one? They are huge!
I have never driven a new Camaro nor do I want to. By the way, A mustang Cobra is no light weight either as my car tips the scales at 3500 pounds and that is a lot of mass to try and stop.
It only took Ford a million years, but now you can buy a new mustang with a decent set of front brakes.
2013 GT500 front Brembo calipers. Better than anything Baer makes.
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2001 SVT cobra convertible with a Viper T56, Fikse wheels, Griggs frame kit, roll bar, Vortech, 4:30 gears, brembo GT brakes and more.
Posts: 1172 | From: Woodside California | Registered: Apr 2002
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SteveL
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You guys are coming at it from two different directions.
First off, big brakes, just like big rims, helps sell cars which is really the goal of the manufacturer. Not that they're really needed on a street car but it's a nice addition to the 'boy racer' package. It doesn't hurt if the manufacturer also makes a few more profit dollars from the option either.
Now if you already have the car and plan on using it in a road course environment, the priorities and selection can be different.
[ 2013-04-17, 03:41 PM: Message edited by: SteveL ]
Posts: 578 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: May 2002
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fordologist
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To the OP, for just a couple of bucks, 13" cobra brake WILL be a HUGE improvement over stock. Start there and see if you like it, afterall there is a bunch of people who will buy them if you do not like.
I personally would stay away from wilwoods, they do not use a dust seal(atleast this was the case few years back) and on street use you get a little crud built up, causing the caliper to hang up.
Cobraracer, Brembo called and they want to retrieve their nuts from your mouth!
Posts: 4597 | From: the V-town | Registered: May 2003
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Hungry Hippo
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The biggest difference comes from brake pads. Go with Cobra brakes, race pads (no street or dual purpose pads), titanium shims, and good fluid. That should work well until you're ready for slicks. As mentioned before, big rotors and big wheels are just for show and is just extra weight.
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Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001
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