MustangSteve Cobra Brake retrofit conversion for 65-73 Mustangs. Fit 94-2004 Mustang COBRA 13 brake rotors and calipers onto 65-73 Mustang Cobra brake caliper brackets
MustangSteve Cobra Brakes 13" Cobra brake retrofit conversion for 1965-1970 Mustangs Cobra brake caliper brackets| COBRA 13" Retrofit Kits for 74-78 or aftermarket Mustang II Disc Brake Spindles (uses 65-73 drum brake hubs) |
| PARTS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS COBRA BRAKE SWAP (on DRUM spindles) FRONT DISC BRAKE RETROFIT 65-66 Mustang Spindles 65-66 Mustang V8 disc or drum Hubs 65-69 Mustang V8 drum brake only Bearings 65-69 Mustang #2 and #6 Bearing Seals 65-69 Mustang V8 drum brake Caliper Brackets MustangSteve # COBRA-FT Caliper Mounting Bolt kit Calipers 94-2004 COBRA Brake Pads 94-2004 COBRA Pads are usually included when new calipers are purchased. Rotors 94-2004 13" COBRA Hoses 94-98 COBRA Banjo bolts 94-2004 V6, GT, or COBRA (metric threads) Bolts come with hoses in most cases. Red 2003 calipers require coarse thread bolt" 7/16"" thread 3/16" tube size brake tube flare nut (fits Cobra hose) Included with Cobra 13-2 kit One required. Other hose uses standard 3/8"" threads. Frame mounts for hoses. Use original ones on car. May require relocating. Will require filing I.D. to fit hose hex fitting. Steel lines, Replace with custom made 3/16"" tubing diameter. SAE Inverted Flare req'd for end fittings" "Buy two sticks of 3/16" brake line steel tubing 60" long and make your own lines. SAE Inverted flare tool is $20 at Sears 67-73 Mustang 67-69 spindle or 70-73 spindle 67 V8 disc or drum, 68-69 drum only, 70-73 drum only Hubs 65-69 Mustang fit the 67-69 spindle, 70-73 Mustang hubs fit 70-73 spindle using 70-73 bearing 68-73 disc spindles and hubs DO NOT FIT Bearings 65-69 Mustang / 70-73 Mustang 65-69 #2 and #6 Bearing / 70-73 Mustang bearings Seals 65-69 Mustang / 70-73 Mustang 65-69 V8 drum brake / 70-73 drum brake Caliper Brackets MustangSteve # COBRA-FT Caliper Mounting Bolt kit Calipers 94-2004 COBRA Brake Pads 94-2004 COBRA Pads are usually included when new calipers are purchased. Rotors 94-2004 13" COBRA Hoses 94-98 COBRA Banjo bolts 94-2004 V6, GT, or COBRA (metric threads) Bolts come with hoses in most cases. Red 2003 calipers require coarse thread bolt 7/16"" thread 3/16" tube size brake tube flare nut (fits Cobra hose) Included with Cobra 13-2 kit One required. Other hose uses standard 3/8"" threads. Frame mounts for hoses. Use original ones on car. May require relocating. Will require filing I.D. to fit hose hex fitting. Steel lines, Replace with custom made 3/16"" tubing diameter. SAE Inverted Flare req'd for end fittings" "Buy two sticks of 3/16" brake line steel tubing 60" long and make your own lines. SAE Inverted flare tool is $20 at Sears Parts required for COBRA REAR DISC BRAKE RETROFIT Bearings - MUST replace axle bearings. Brackets fit between bearing and axle flange. Brackets act as bearing retainer plate. DO NOT reinstall old bearings. Press fit will be compromised if you do. Seals - Axle seal replacement optional. Recommended to replace seals Caliper Brackets for all 8 and small bearing 9" (bearing diameter 2.836") MustangSteve # COBRA-RSM 3/8" bolt holes Kit includes centering rings for rotors Uses same brake parts as listed for large 9" below. Caliper Brackets for large bearing 9" (bearing diameter 3.150") MustangSteve # COBRA-RLG 1/2" bolt holes - also fits Versailles rear and now fits late Ford 3.150" bearing with 3/8" bolt holes Centering ring not required Caliper Mounting Bolt kit included with rear brackets Uses 4 original backing plate T-head bolts to attach brackets to axle housing flange. Calipers 94-2004 COBRA Brake Pads 94-2004 COBRA Brake pads are usually included when new calipers are purchased. Rotors 94-2004 COBRA 11.65" Hoses 77-80 Lincoln Versailles Can also use 94-98 COBRA Banjo bolts 94-2004 V6, GT, or COBRA Must use with either hose type (metric threads) Emergency brake cables 94-2004 V6, GT, or COBRA Must cut e-brake cable housing to fit, cable to overlap existing cable 6" and clamp with (2) 1/8" cable clamps each side. |
| COBRA 13" Retrofit Kits for 65-73 Drum Brake Spindles and Hubs Fits 64-1/2 to 73 Mustangs (and other Fords using similar spindle) 17" wheels required FRONT This kit will allow installation of late model 1994-2004 COBRA 13" rotors and calipers onto existing DRUM BRAKE hubs and spindles. Removal of spindles from the car is not necessary. Front end alignment is not necessary. Brackets bolt to original drum brake spindles, utilizing drum brake hubs after removal of hub Cobra 13" rotors fit snug to the existing stud shoulders on the existing drum brake spindles COBRA calipers bolt to the brackets. Vehicle's TRACK WIDTH is not changed. Normal wheel backspacing is maintained. Can use late model 94-04 wheels with 1" spacer if desired. FRONT CALIPER BRACKETS ARE CAD DESIGNED AND CUT ON STATE-OF-THE-ART LASER MACHINES. Brackets are made out of steel.. REAR REAR CALIPER BRACKETS ARE 3/8" STEEL, CUT ON LASER CNC MACHINE Allows installation of any 94-04 Cobra calipers and the 11.65" Cobra rear rotors Emergency brake cables can easily be connected to the late model calipers. Two sizes available,one for 8" and small 9" bearing rear end. One for the large bearing rear axles See PARTS REQUIRED list at bottom of this page for list of all brake parts needed for the installation. FULL INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED WITH EACH KIT |
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| Picture shows COBRA front brake assembly on 66 Mustang spindles. Bracket shown is the previous aluminum design. New steel brackets mount in same position. |
Reproduction 70 Mustang PROPORTIONING / COMBINATION VALVE $90.00 + $5.15 shipping (FREE shipping if included with front bracket order) 3/16" tubing SAE inverted flare IN / OUT ports Part # PV - 70 Disc/Drum NEW TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER EMAIL TO CHECK AVAILABILITY Cast Iron 1.0" bore with SAE fittings on fender side. $ 75.00 + $11.30 shipping. Part # PB - 6.1 (free shipping if ordered with a front bracket set) Disc/Disc NEW TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER Part # PB - 6.2 Aluminum w/ plastic tank, 1.0" bore with metric fittings on engine side $ 120.00 + $11.30 shipping. Free shipping if purchased with front bracket set. |
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| DISCLAIMER These items are considered race only, or off-road. Improper installation or any type of brake failure can cause serious injury or death. Car owner assumes all risk of failure of any kind upon installing these brake parts. MustangSteve is not responsible for any consequences should a failure of any kind occur. These parts must be installed by someone who is competent in installing and modifying automobile brake systems. |
| Rear Caliper Mounting Kit - small bearing Includes: Caliper Mounting Brackets Brackets replace bearing retainer and bolt to housing w/existing bolts Rotor hub-centric ring (positively centers rotor on hub) Grade 8 bracket bolt kit Caliper mounting bolts w/ flanged head Fits 8" and some 9" rear ends 2.836" diameter bearing with 3.375" x 2.00" bolt pattern with 3/8" bolt holes $170.00 + $11.30 Priority Mail Shipping |
| Rear Caliper Mounting Kit - large bearing Includes: Caliper Mounting Brackets Brackets replace bearing retainer and bolt to housing w/existing bolts Grade 8 bracket bolt kit Caliper mounting bolts w/ flanged head Fits 9" rear ends including Versailles and New Style (both 2-3/8" & 2-1/2" brake gaps 3.150" diameter bearing with 3.50" x 2.375" bolt pattern with 1/2" bolt holes 3.150" diameter bearing with late Ford bolt pattern with 3/8" bolt holes $165.00 + $11.30 Priority Mail Shipping |
| Front Caliper Mounting Kit Includes: Custom Caliper Mounting Brackets Grade 8 fitted bracket bolt kit Caliper mounting bolts w/flanged head Rotor hub-centric ring (positively centers rotor on hub) $ 230.00 + $11.30 Priority Mail Shipping |
| part number COBRA-FT |
| part number COBRA-RSM |
| part number GT2008-FT |
| part number COBRA-RLG |
| TWO SETS of brackets can be shipped for $13.50 !!! |
| COBRA_RSM shown |
| 2005-2010 MUSTANG GT 12.5" Retrofit Kits 2011-2014 Mustang GT 13.2" Front kits. Fits 64-1/2 to 73 Mustangs (and other Fords using similar spindle) 17" wheels required FRONT This kit will allow installation of late model 2005 - 2009 Mustang GT 12.5" rotors and calipers or 2011-current Mustang GT 13.2" rotors and calipers onto existing DRUM BRAKE hubs and spindles. Removal of spindles from the car is not necessary. Front end alignment is not necessary. Brackets bolt to original drum brake spindles, utilizing drum brake hubs after removal of hub Mustang GT 12.5" rotors fit snug to the existing stud shoulders on the existing drum brake spindles Mustang GT calipers bolt to the brackets. Vehicle's TRACK WIDTH is not changed. Normal wheel backspacing is maintained. Can use late model 94-04 wheels with 1" spacer if desired. FRONT CALIPER BRACKETS ARE CAD DESIGNED AND CUT ON STATE-OF-THE-ART LASER MACHINES. Brackets are made out of steel.. REAR REAR CALIPER BRACKETS ARE 3/8" STEEL, CUT ON LASER CNC MACHINE Allows installation of any 2005 - 2009 Mustang GT calipers and the 11.75" Mustang GT rear rotors Emergency brake cables can easily be connected to the late model calipers. (calipers are switched right for left & left for right to facilitate e-brakes, mounting aft of the axle instead of in front like the new GT. This keeps bleed screws on top also) Two sizes available,one for 8" and small 9" bearing rear end. One for the large bearing rear axles, including Versailles and late Ford style. FULL INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED WITH EACH KIT |
| Rear Caliper Mounting Kit - small bearing Includes: Caliper Mounting Brackets Rotor hub-centric ring (positively centers rotor on hub) Brackets replace bearing retainer and bolt to housing w/existing bolts Caliper mounting bolts w/ flanged head Fits 8" and some 9" rear ends 2.836" diameter bearing with 3.375" x 2.00" bolt pattern with 3/8" bolt holes $145.00 + $5.15 Priority Mail Shipping |
| Rear Caliper Mounting Kit - large bearing Includes: Caliper Mounting Brackets Brackets replace bearing retainer and bolt to housing w/existing bolts Caliper mounting bolts w/ flanged head Fits 9" rear ends 3.150" diameter bearing with 3.50" x 2.375" bolt pattern with 1/2" bolt holes 3.150" diameter bearing with late Ford bolt pattern with 3/8" bolt holes $140.00 + $5.15 Priority Mail Shipping Fits Versailles 9" also CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE PURCHASE |
| Front Caliper Mounting Kit Includes: Custom Caliper Mounting Brackets Grade 8 fitted bracket bolt kit Caliper mounting bolts w/flanged head Rotor hub-centric ring (positively centers rotor on hub) $ 230.00 + $11.30 Priority Mail Shipping |
| part number GT2008-RSM |
| part number GT2008-RLG |
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| GT2008-FT shown |
| TWO SETS of brackets can be shipped for $13.50 !!! |
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| pic courtesy of Joe Hamrah |
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| Standard Mustang II spindle on Right Lowered Mustang II spindle on Left Kit Components shown in center $235.00 for the brackets, bolts, rotor rings. Shipping is $11.30 in USA |
| Parts required for this kit (installer supplied) Drum brake hub from 65-73 Mustang or mid size Ford Wheel bearings and seals for Mustang II Cobra caliper Cobra rotor Brake hose |
| LIMITED QUANTITIES! Please email to check availability of MII kits prior to ordering ! |
| Part # COBRA - MII - FT |
| Used hubs available. Email to check availability if you need some for your kit. $100 a pair |
| Emergency Brake Cable Kits Custom made for 67-70 Mustangs or Cougars when using COBRA REAR DISC BRAKES. Made in USA by a manufacturer of OEM quality components. These will allow you to connect the e-brake on the cobra rear calipers to the e-brake system of your car. Replaces both sides from the existing cable connection near the tranny & fit the existing brackets on the car. $185 per set Free shipping Allow two weeks for delivery. Kit for 65-66 Mustangs coming soon |
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| Longer front or rear studs for use with these kits. Rotors are slightly thicker than the drums they replace, so longer studs are required. (10) Wheel studs (0.623" knurl, 2-3/16" long) Stock is 1-11/16" long $30.00 FREE shipping with purchase of brackets |
| part number STUD KIT |
| POWER BRAKE Conversions also available. Click HERE |
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| $235.00 for the brackets, bolts, rotor rings. Shipping is $11.30 in USA |
| Part # GT2008 - MII - FT 2005-2010 Mustang GT 12.5" Disc Brakes 2011- 2013 Mustang GT13.2" Disc Brakes for Mustang II Spindles |
| $235.00 for the brackets, bolts, rotor rings. Shipping is $11.30 in USA |
| MustangSteve's Stang Solutions 1994-2004 COBRA 13" Disc Brake Conversion for Classic Drum Spindles or MII Spindles 2005-2009 Mustang GT 12.5" Disc Brake Conversion for Classic Drum Spindles or MII Spindles 2011-2013 Mustang GT 13.2" Disc Brake Conversion for Classic Drum Spindles or MII Spindles to fit 65-73 Mustang, Cougar, Other Fords & Anything having Similar Drum Spindles or Mustang II spindles |
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| Updated May 14, 2013 |