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

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.
MustangSteve's  Stang Solutions

1994-2004
COBRA 13" Disc Brake Conversion

2005-2009
Mustang GT 12.5" Disc Brake Conversions

to fit 65-73 Mustang & Cougar & Anything having Mustang II spindles
COBRA 13" Retrofit 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 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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Updated
Oct 06, 2009
A BETTER design...
at a BETTER price...
Picture shows COBRA front brake assembly on the car.
Bracket shown is the previous aluminum design.  New steel brackets mount in same position.

ADJUSTABLE PROPORTIONING VALVE
from MBM
$49.00 + $5.00 shipping (FREE shipping if included with bracket order)
3/16" tubing / 3/8" thread SAE inverted flare IN / OUT ports

Disc/Drum
NEW TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER   EMAIL TO CHECK AVAILABILITY
Cast Iron 1.0" bore with SAE fittings on fender side.
$ 75.00 +  $9.00 shipping.

Disc/Disc 
NEW TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER
Aluminum w/ plastic tank, 1.0" bore with metric fittings on engine side
$ 120.00 +  $9.00 shipping.  Free shipping if purchased with bracket set.
Options
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 +  $10.00  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
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 +  $10.00  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  +  $10.00  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 $10.00 !!!
COBRA_RSM shown
2005-2010 MUSTANG GT 12.5" Retrofit 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 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 +  $10.00  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 +  $10.00  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  +  $10.00  Priority Mail Shipping
part number GT2008-RSM
part number GT2008-RLG
GT2008-FT shown
TWO SETS of brackets can be shipped for $10.00 !!!
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LATEST PRODUCT
  COBRA 13" Disc Brakes for Mustang II Spindles
     Standard Mustang II spindle on Right
     Lowered Mustang II spindle on Left
     Kit Components shown in center
$230.00 for the brackets, bolts, rotor rings.
                     Shipping is $11.65 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 prior to ordering !
part number COBRA-MII
Used hubs available.  Email if you need some for your kit.