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Like every Mustang I own, this Fox will eventually find its way to a dragstrip for some straight-line fun. First unscrew the black plug on the front of the brake block, then remove the plunger and spring. Come join the discussion about performance, production numbers, VIN decoders, modifications, troubleshooting, power adders, DIY tutorials, and more! Pretty nice plate, can't say to much about it other than it is as advertised and fits as it should. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. These are large calipers in comparison to say the Cobra calipers (38 or 40mm twins).

The stock pedal ratio would not be correct and could result an increase in stopping distance. Were also saving a tremendous amount of weight, Our entire front Aerospace system weighs just 38 pounds, this is compared to over 60 pounds for the stock parts. If you have rear drums the stock fox booster is adequate. Meanwhile, demand for MM products has skyrocketed. i.e., expect shipping time to lengthen. As a result the spindles need some modifications to make them work with the Aerospace kit. 9 Forms of Friction: Raybestos Clutch Plates Explained, Speedway Motors Customer Appreciation Week Saves You Money, The New D.I.Y. Wheel And TireInstallation And Fitment NotesBillet Specialties Street Lite Wheel and Tire Combo SpecificationsFrontWheels: 15x3, 1.75-inch backspacingTires: Kumho Power Star 758 165/80-15. A new billet aluminum adapter plate bolts to the firewall in place of the vacuum booster.

Fox body Mustang brake systems were barely adequate when the cars were new and downright abysmal when you start adding performance. I have all the sn 95 parts, fox length axles and drums. The S550 master will not work with your power brake booster. Eliminates heavy power booster, Compact Design I feel like I've come full circle with this. Center Left: Aerospace provides a dual bolt-pattern on these hubs, we're using the more common 5x4.5-inch pattern. Doing all of the work in this system are the awesome Aerospace Pro Street billet aluminum four-piston calipers. We also wanted to lose some weight and if we decide to run a very lumpy cam in the future, we didnt want it to adversely impact the vacuum signal to our brake booster which could degrade braking performance and pedal feel. Discount is automatically applied. Their barely adequate 10.94-inch diameter rotors were also miserable in terms of providing adequate surface area for the brake pads to grab as well as dissipating heat generated by spirited driving. Right: The front brakes are a three piece design that include this beautiful CNC machined billet front hub. Moody suggested though that if you can find a letter O bit this is 0.004-inch larger and will make the process of tapping the spindle much easier. Sizes range from 15x3.5 to 15x15, and they accept mag shank lug nuts and can be used with 5?8-inch racing studs. If you fail to do this, you will have one of three outcomes: (i) pedal will be too hard (means M/C is too big); (ii) pedal is too soft (means M/C too small); or (iii) pedal just right (means you lucked out). Whether you own an S550 or an S197 (or even older), you'll find great information and insights to help make tracking your Mustang more enjoyable. Right: The Aerospace caliper mounting bracket is installed using the supplied Grade 8 bolts. Left: Prior to installation we used the included rubber plugs to bench-bleed our new master cylinder. JavaScript is disabled. The cobra unit has a larger diameter and makes for less pedal effort. Taking your Mustang to an open track/HPDE event for the first time? I have the SN95 donor car for the spindles. Very fast on my order . A forum community dedicated to all Ford Mustang owners and enthusiasts. The rotors on the Pro Street system measure 11.75 inches and are 13/16 of an inch thick. This makes the system easier to service, and replace components on. Great kit I recommend grinding down the tabs on the master cylinder so you can fit a Allen wrench in with the master in it will save a bunch of headaches. Rod end

I would assume I'd match the master cylinder from a similar car right?

The Fox platform, born out of the budget-crunching late 1970s, utilized braking already old braking technology. Seems hard to find. Depending on the tools available and the installers skill level this job could take anywhere from 30 minutes to all day. 1993 Reef Blue GT, B31 cam, TF heads, GT40 tubular, V3 Si blower, all MM suspension and cage, front and rear disc. All necessary mounting hardware. Bottom Row: Left: With the caliper in position we tightened the mounting bolts by hand for mock up. So, as you'll see, we found a better way to improve braking with out breaking the bank. Don Creason is an automotive journalist with passions that lie from everything classic, all the way to modern muscle.

You could even go as far as flipping the calipers one side to the other provided you removed the bleeder screw and installed the hose or line fitting in opposite positions so that the system can be properly bled. This part can also be purchased at your local auto parts store. OTOH, if you switched to rear discs using the typical 38mm caliper, then the Cobra M/C would be too small resulting in a soft pedal. 2022 Power Automedia. According to Moody that phenolic piston material is born out of Formula 1 technology and helps prevent heat transfer back into the brake fluid. Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay, TireRack and other sites may include affiliate code. No cobra parts. Take the DIY approach, or pay a machine shop to do the work for you. I just installed front and rear Shelby GT500 brake upgrade with Brembo 6 piston calipers on my 2011 Mustang GT performance pkg which had 4 piston Brembos. If I put a 93 mc in with the sn brakes. If I had to do it over again I wouldn't go over 9 in the rear and just run a 275 series tire. Note: This kit improves the brake pedal ratio for use with manual brakes vs. power brakes. I have ordered a set of stiffer struts and shocks which will help tighten up the front suspension and reduce wheel jounce, which should eliminate any front tire scrub. We used an injection system to reverse and pressure bleed our system. Each caliper is carved out on a CNC mill at Aerospaces Florida headquarters. also does the 95 rearend use the single piston 38mm Varga Caliper and 11.65" non-vented rotor? This removes trapped air from inside the piston bore. Side by side, the small and heavy stock rotor (right) and the new lightweight Aerospace Pro Street rotor. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Strange engineering offers a variety of steel retainer plates to be used with drum and some disc brake applications. Get any 3 for $25 plus shipping. Were changing our phone hours to 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pacific Time (Monday-Friday, excluding holidays) so we have more time to process orders and get them out to you.

Center Left: We very lightly lubricated our spindle and bearings for a dry test fit. Its a best of both worlds kit, its a little heavier than our race kits but it gives you the brake cooling needed for street driving.. The first step to installing our front brakes is to cut the OEM caliper mounting brackets off the stock spindle. Moody says an electric reciprocating saw can also be used. I was wondering if it was that kind of a deal.

Its critical to do a dry test fit. Dont need your power brakes any more? For this install we utilized a Scarlet Red '88 Mustang GT five-speed hatchback.

Manual Brake Conversion Kit Center Right: Once we had verified proper front fitment we packed all the new wheel bearings which Aerospace includes with the rotor. We wanted to upgrade from the funky stock three-port configuration. Its a best of both worlds kit. Our aluminum cases are manufactured from premium material sourced in the USA, designed and machined in-house, and offered in various forms to meet the requirements of the most demanding applications. Master Cylinder Brake lines W/third Line. The end result is a firm brake pedal and brakes that respond consistently whenever we apply pressure with our right foot. Thank you! The PP S550 master will not work with the S197 booster. OEM Ford 17-inch Bullitt Wheel and Tire Combo SpecificationsFront And RearWheels: 17x8, 5.65-inches backspacingTires: 245/45ZR17. Any info on 2003 Cobra brake swaps? I will clearance the rear fender lips some for added insurance. Great job! Aerospace has engineered this mounting bracket to place the master cylinder in proper position so that the correct pedal ratio is achieved for proper stopping power. We had to provide some critical measurements to Aerospace in order to get the correct mounting brackets for our rear calipers. * Coupon does not apply to Oval Size Matters T-Shirt. And, since we'll be ditching the 4-lug wheels for a 5-lug setup, wheel choices will be almost endless.

They bring the front wheels and tires in about 3/8-inch each side, and if you use a 1/2-inch spacer, the front skinnies will tuck under a little more with ample clearance. It will be going in this 1972 Chevy Luv. I thought maybe there was some mechanical reason that the S197 booster would not work. Plus the removal of the bulky power assist booster saves a good amount of space under the hood. I wanted something a little different than what most guys had on their Stangs, and when I saw the new Billet Specialties Street Lite wheels, I knew right away they'd do the trick. Two days and a mere $45 later they had removed the broken tap and machined the holes properly. Center Right: The rotor plate is attached to the hub next. I tried to do the same thing a couple of years ago but either it doesn't exist or my research skills are lacking. Note the position of the port for the brake line or hose as indicated by the red plug. If you find a substitute from another car, post it up. A forum community dedicated to Ford Mustang owners and enthusiasts. The mounting plate installs behind the C-clip eliminator and takes the place of the stock brake mounting bracket.The rotor hats will determine the distance of the rotor from the mounting plate. I am installing 01 Cobra brakes on an 85 GT. If you're like me, you want to get the widest possible wheels and tires on your Fox-body. Bottom Row: Left: The front hub and rotor assembly begins by installing the screw-in half-inch studs. 88 LX Coupe - FordStrokers DIY 408w - Hi Ports - TKO 600. Designed for the street or strip, the Street Lite wheels are SFI 15-1 approved, lightweight, and features an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio. There is only one master cylinder for all Mustangs from 2010 - 2014. While the 1350 u-joints provide enough strength to handle most demanding of applications, Strange also offers a variety of yokes with1480 u-joints for the ultimate in driveline strength and dependability. Other Modifications Made During Installation. Gears / Diffs / Install Kits Listed By Vehicle, Standard Gears & Pro Gears Dana / Ford / GM / Mopar, Strange T-Shirts. Dust boot

and they have a option for a dual diaphragm unit that produces more boost for the size, but looks thicker. It does this by placing tension on the cables and ratcheting up a tooth at a time. Our Project Rehab was still wearing its stock braking system when we rolled it into Editor Creasons garage nearly a year ago. I have my engine out right now so its pretty easy to access everything. Still unsure about that one from safety standpoint. Read all the threads about possibly using S550 master, but didn't see anyone who had done it.So here goes.S550 has fittings on opposite side of, and one fitting larger than S197 (both S550 PP 2010-2014 Ford Mustang part # DR3Z-2140-A - Master Cylinder. This adds up to greater surface area for the Hawk brake pads to grab, better heat dissipation, and reduced rotating mass. RearWheels: 15x8, with 5.5-inch backspacingTires: Nitto 555R Drag Radials 275/50-15. We suggest the use of an electric angle grinder or cut-off wheel attached to a heavy duty air compressor.

93 cobra booster and a stock 94/5 master. Ok, I've read and read and can't find a simple answer. These brakes provide little in terms of consistent performance or heat dissipation, let alone stopping power measuring 92-inches. Chronicle your build, connect with others, share technical information, and help us continue to grow this important resource. Ok, those are different calipers than the 2013 -2014 GT500 calipers. But since you are retaining the rear drums, it may work for you. Right: We're now ready to take everything back apart and reassemble with thread-lock. It was worth a try to ask Thanks. On the last NC Miata I built I found a bolt on larger bore MC from one of the Korean cars, I forget which one. To Receive Info on New Product Releases and Exclusive Savings, Shipping Address:112 E Industrial St.Dewitt, IA 52742, Call: (800) 878-9274Text: (563) 202-6015sales@motionraceworks.com, Phone Hours:8:00am - 5:00pm CST M-Thurs8:00am-3:30pm CST FridayClosed Saturday & Sunday. You are using an out of date browser. Install Kits and Gears Sets Listed By Rear End. They dont seem to be working all that great, not even sure if the drum brakes are working at all. Aerospaces manual brake conversion was something that we decided also made sense for Project Rehab.

Many of our suppliers shut down for a time, and like us are operating with reduced manpower. We even recommend going as far as putting a wheel on so you can make sure that there are no caliper clearance issues or wheel offset fitment issues. Well be able to do both knowing that our Fox body will stop the way it should, quickly, reliably, and consistently thanks to Aerospace Components. Stock Fox body front calipers used a single piston design along with rubber bushing slide pins to do the majority of the stopping. Doug puts out some extremely helpful content. Installing this system required us to make new lines to feed our line lock and all four corners of our braking system. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Come join the discussion about performance, racing, builds, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Those are the S550 performance pack calipers and they do have a larger piston area. According to Moody theres larger rotor vane thickness compared to the stock Fox body design to provide greater airflow through the rotor vanes to cool the brakes. We were able to successfully drill and tap one spindle with no issues. The 1.125-inch bore master cylinder will provide the necessary pressure when we press on the pedal. Fits automatic & manual transmission pedal boxes. The Fox-body Mustang delivers in both these areas, much like the classic muscle of the '60s and '70s.

Center: This center bolt retains the brake pads. As a result we sourced an SN95 housing. The mission of ratcheting mechanism on the stock handle is to adjust the e-brake. Once the modifications are completed and adjusted, the driveshaft can be replaced. There is a guy on Corral that goes by "Matt90GT" that has a site that provides some great information. Fox cars are easy to work on, and it doesn't take much to make them an all-out street terror. With our Aerospace Brakes installed were one step closer to getting Project Rehab back on the road and to the drag strip. *48 state deliveries only. Notes: With the '96-'04 front spindles and the 1.75-inches suspension drop, the tire clearance up front is tight. There are no rubber bushings to flex in the Aerospace kit. Right: Finally the rotor is secured using the supplied grade 8 bolts. Right: The caliper bolts were torqued to 50 ft-lbs per Aerospace's instructions. Our stock front brakes have seen better days, and wont be even close to adequate once we really start pouring performance into Project Rehab down the road. This function needs to be disabled with disc brakes. These 15-inch Street Lites are absolutely gorgeous and combine a polished and machined finish for an aggressive look. The brakes were in need of replacement and after a lot of research and consideration, I decided that an affordable way to upgrade the brakes on the Fox body was an SN-95 disc brake conversion. While sharing the original bolt pattern, thiswill move the master cylinder location up inexisting hole where the master cylinder goes through the firewall to accommodatethe stronger ratio. The second step is to drill and tap the three original dust shield mounting holes to accept the new caliper mounting plate bolts. 1979-1993 Fox Body Mustang Manual brake conversion kit. Even with drum in the rear, if you get the brake bias correct then it's still a very nice upgrade over stock Fox brakes. If not all I have to do is change the master which is not that hard once the new booster is already in place. Where you spend your time online matters - we'd love for you to join and participate here to share your passion for Track Mustangs! Moody also says that unlike the stock Mustang brakes the Aerospace pistons will retract fully when released. Some cars may vary, but when plus sizing wheels and tires, some modifications may be necessary such as rolling the lip for optimum clearance. Once everything is verified to fit properly Moody recommends cleaning all of the bolts and bolt holes with acetone, brake cleaner, or even carburetor cleaner. The front and rear calipers are identical, theyre actually the same part. Heat transferred into the brake fluid can eventually lead to the fluid boiling, resulting in a soft brake pedal and brake fade. Although I'm leaning towards the handling direction with this '88 GT, a good set of skinnies and some fat tires out back always helps to knock a few tenths off. The questions I have are: "Pain will always be there, misery is optional..". -Matt Moody, Aerospace Components, This kit is designed to handle cars up to 4,000 pounds, says Aerospaces Matt Moody. The Strange Manual Brake Conversion Kit is NOT intended for use with a stock, unmodified braking system. I got front and rear disc off a 94 v6/gt.

FACT: Cobras Had LS Engines Installed At The Factory! Any sn spec wheel will work. Hard line sleeves & nuts It can be difficult to maintain enough engine vacuum at low RPM with a large cam to operate your power brakes, this is because the engine does not have a vacuum draw from the power assist booster. The mating surface amongst other thing are different diameters and it will not seal correctly. Seems like a bunch of work for a mild upgrade. I know it's a bigger bore, so with that make the brakes touchy? While Project Rehab wont be anywhere near that weight, in our book you never can have too much stopping power. The pedal will be lower with those calipers and a stock 2010 - 2014 master cylinder. With everything completed we bleed the brake system with a pressure bleed, cross bleed, and reverse bleed. I will report back when it is installed. You are using an out of date browser. This makes the handle non-adjusting but still pulls on the cables. With Ford planning to end the Mustang at least twice during the Foxs production run there was little motivation to update the antiquated brakes. I figured that might be the case based on the homework I did before posting the question. For Mustangs with stock ride height to moderate lowering, this combination will work just fine. Man good info your fingers must be on fire!!!! I had no tire scrub issues on the driver side tire, and very minimal scrub on the very edge of the tire sidewall but no tire damage. Eibach Sportline Springs: 1.5-inch front drop and 1.7-inch rear drop, New FRPP 8.8 Rear End Assembly with 3.73 rear gear ratio. Great support from the team when calling in my order.

This means that the Aerospace brakes will perform more consistently every time we step on the pedal. 04 GT PBR fronts and 95 Cobra rears and I went with a 93 Cobra booster and 93 Cobra masterpraying it feels good. They use an F1 technology inspired caliper piston material prevents heat transfer from into the brake fluid. One of the best upgrades you can do to your focbody is upgrade the weak brakes they came with stock. The focus on this product is for cars that are driven on the street but still see time making passes at the drag strip too. To give us the stopping power necessary and reduce some weight on Project Rehab we turned to Aerospace Components. Autocross beginner: Slick tires? Now that I have a nice set of drag wheels, I'm going to need some tires to make things stick out back. We reused some of the stock lines, but all of our connections utilize a double flare brake line end. Also, the booster push rods are different lengths. I have a couple of questions. Moody says these pistons are formed under extremely high pressure and then cylindrically ground to ensure a precise fit in each caliper. Inside each caliper are four 1.75-inch pistons made of a proprietary phenolic material. JavaScript is disabled. This kit was designed for cars that are driven on the street but still see time making passes at the drag strip too.

On the other spindle we broke three taps and ultimately pulled the part off our car and dropped it off at a machine shop. Please be awareOur supply chain is suffering major pandemic-related disruptions. In addition, Mustangs look really wicked with "big and little" tires mounted up. Billet aluminum adapter plate 2-Speed Transmission Kit From Hughes Performance, Going Against The Grain Pays Off For Mike Obermyers 68 C10, SEMA 2021: Turbosmarts Straight-Gate50 Is Redefining Wastegates, ARP Bolt Talk: What Is Torque Spec And Why Fastener Torque Matters. Modifying Your Fox-Body Emergency BrakeYou're going to have to make some minor modifications to the e-brake on your fox body so that it works correctly with your SN-95 rear calipers. 1993 cobra mc is smaller than the 94-95 gt MC.

Center Left: With everything tight and greased we gave the front rotor one final test spin to make sure there was properly clearance and no rubbing. Were a small company and we regret our website isnt fancy enough to inform you of back orders when you buy something. I figure if I'm gonna do the 4 wheel disc and upgrade the mc/booster I'll wait till I'm putting bigger Brakes on. If they are the 2013 - 2014 six piston calipers, they do not have more piston area than the four piston Brembos you replaced. UPS Shipping Times As of March 24, UPS no longer guarantees the shipping time for any shipment.

I can swap the parts and get the style now and wait for deals on the upgrades.. The author purchased this car a year ago for just $3,800 and with only 97,000 original miles on the clock.

When we built the 8.8 rearend for Project Rehab we had already planned to install disc brakes on the rear. Will continue to take my business to Motion! My brakes feel fine. This keeps the pads from dragging on the brake rotors, further reducing rolling resistance on the starting line. We'll send you the most interesting Street Muscle articles, news, car features, and videos every week. The North Race Cars Fox-Length Rear Axle Kit is just the ticket. By far the most common is to push the handle down and manually unwind the spring about a 1/2 inch, then pin the handle with a bolt. You can modify the stock Rear caliper brackets from your donor but I didn't have the tools at the time to make it work. Thoughts? 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Aerospace requires customers to provide several measurements to get the exact fitment for the rear brakes. Parts List and Installation Guide pdf File, 8300 N. Austin Ave Morton Grove, IL 60053 Can I put an SN95 master cylinder on if I buy the adapter hoses to the stock proportining valve and not have to change anything if I leave the drums? :crying: I have 99-04 pbr dual piston calipers, stock rear drums, stock master cylinder, stock brake booster, stock pv. For my 5 lug swap. Use Allstar Performance #76251 or equivalent, Weight Reduction You can try the fox booster but I believe you won't be satisfied with the results. Right: We installed the rotors with new bearings, new washers, and new cotter-pins. I have 10.5 inch wheels on the back and 315s but it is an EXTREMELY tight fit. I may upgrade to 99-04 disc out back later down the road. This is a great kit highly recommended. You can order the complete rear axle kit, which includes the Fox-length axles, laser-cut caliper brackets, bracket bolts, new e-brake cables, and rear brake line fittings. Center Right: The front brake pads were then installed. Housing end bolt patterns can be confirmed on the bottom of the axle order form. Description Option 2: Richard from North Race Cars advises that this is the easiest solution and works great. Stumbled on this site and some threads about the S550 PP master, searching for spongy pedal issues. JavaScript is disabled. The master cylinder mounting plate works perfectly, and is well thought out..some other brackets dont raise the master cylinder high enough to allow for the proper pedal ratio with correct pushrod geometry. If you click them and make a purchase, TMO ownership may earn a small commission. I already put 99-04 brakes on the front but still have drums on the back.

Best of all, this kit is MADE IN THE USA! I honestly think I'm just gotta toss that stuff on for now. Top Row: Left: The rear rotors are a two piece design. You must log in or register to reply here. Problem is larger caliper piston area has added pedal travel. These parts are also offered separately. This step will require the use of high quality drill bits, patience, and machine shop grade taps as well as a molly based lubricant for the tap. The spindles are typically drilled with a 5/16 bit. Experienced tech writer, and all around car aficionado, Don's love for both cars and writing makes him the perfect addition to the Power Automedia team of experts.

What year GT500 calipers? But like classic muscle, when it comes time to slowin' things down, this is also a weak point for the venerable Fox-body Mustang. The 99 GT/V6 PBRs use a 44mm twin piston caliper. Top Row: Left: The spindle after the tabs have been removed. FACT: Cobras Had LS Engines Installed At The, 9 Forms of Friction: Raybestos Clutch Plates, Speedway Motors Customer Appreciation Week Saves You, Forgeline Flow Formed Wheels for Late Model Camaros and, Carlisle Ford Nationals Poised To Break Attendance, Street Muscles Review of the 2021 Los Angeles Auto, Event Alert: Holley Ford Festival and NMRA World, Readers Rig: Paul Lasotas 1941 Heavy-Duty Dodge, Cars And Guitars: 1976 Cutlass & Framptons Do You Feel Like We, Vinny Costa The Media Mover And Shaker Behind Street, Josh Stahls Reviva Renews A Resurgence Of LS Swap, By Design: Sean Smith Builds A Brand On Muscle Car, High-Performance Racing Fasteners: How ARP Fasteners Are, Brenspeed Shows Off Five GT350 Builds in the Works, Macs Hot Rod Shop Is Filled With Nostalgia And, How Exactly Does Dual-Fuel Work on a Gen 3, Quick Six with Flaming River: Manual Steering Pros and, Robs Car Movie Review: Catch Me If You Can. Machined from Alcoa sourced 6061 billets, theyre not only strong, but they look like gleaming jewelry hanging at every corner of the car. We sent all of our measurements to our sales representative along with information on the brand of axles and C-clip eliminators we were using on the car. The lighter weight rotors and hubs coupled with brake calipers that can provide substantially more clamping force than the stock calipers provides a brake system that is significantly better than anything that came on a stock Fox body.. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Center Left: The three holes that were used to mount the stock dust shield must now be drilled with either a 5/16-inch or Letter 'O' drill bit. You should be able to see air between the rotor and the tabs.

Stops like a new car, pedal feels perfect. This makes pad changes a quick and easy process. The stock master cylinder is a 21mm bore and when changing to manual brakes as well as converting to rear discs should not be used. Very anxious to install.

This could be swapped in and some brake lines would need to be modified, but nothing too difficult. We installed the new manual master cylinder to the firewall using the supplied hardware. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://www.shotimes.com/SHO3brakefluid.html, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada.

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