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07-07-2011, 10:54 AM

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amoosenamedhank

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IIRC the banjo bolt for the brake line is different... one is coarse thread and one is fine thread. Other than that, cobra calipers will bolt up. If you do get the calipers, you also have to upgrade the rotors though.

07-07-2011, 10:55 AM

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I think we were typing at the same time. I just visited the website and it is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot!

07-07-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bsterling9

I appreciate all of the advice. Any suggestions on which calipers I should use? Should I go to the local parts store and just get some rebuilt Cobra calipers? Will they bolt up to my spindle?

You will need the Cobra caliper mounting brackets too. Some "loaded" calipers come with the brackets, most do not...

07-07-2011, 11:45 AM

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im very happy with my bullitt/mach1 breaks with the flat 13in brembo's they come with. i cant remember exactly how much i spent but it was under 400 for sure brand new oem parts.

07-07-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bsterling9

Pardon me if this has already been answered 500 times, but I did try to search to find my answer and could not. I want to upgrade the brakes on my 2001 GT Convertible to either the Bullitt or Cobra set up. Some of these part suppliers make kits, but I am not willing to spend $1400.00. I was wanting to go buy some rebuilt calipers from my local parts store, use the red caliper paint, upgrade the rotors to drilled and slotted and possibly stainless hoses. Does anybody have any advice about what works best? Are there simple bolt-on solutions using rebuilt parts? My car is in awesome shape for a 2001, but I cannot afford some of the prices of these brake upgrades. Thanks!

What are the ULTIMATE goals for your ride?

That is to say, what will you be doing that requires an upgrade to brakes? DD, some open-track use, AX.... Texas mile? There is nothing wrong with OEM calipers/rotors, they just need some upgrades that will cover you in all but the extreme cases of use. Hit up Brakes upgrade (siga) and will be the best $300 or so you have ever spent on your ride