SN95 and Cobra front brakes.... i think im going to do this

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  1. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    i was browsing around on the internet and ran across this for my '67 mustang and then i thought, why not a maverick? ill do just like they done... make 2 plates, shim them properly and attatch them together. i have a '94 GT with Cobra front brakes that i can pull and another '94 GT parts car that has the whole front suspension/brakes with slotted and drilled stock-size brakes. i really like this idea and if i can do it im going to. here's an idea of what im talking about....
    http://www.edbert.net/brakes.htm
    http://www.mustangsteve.com/cobrabrakes.html

    thoughts anyone??? :)
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    That's a great article! I like it very much!!! (y)
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    Ray, this would look (and function) awesome on your car!!! just thought about that when i seen you replied :thumbs2:
     
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    As geometry goes...that looks like a good set up to me. I would probably make the brackets out of steel. Then you really don't have to worry about galled threads and what not in a few years when you have to dis-assemble for service. Plus I over build everything especially when it comes to brakes.

    Thanks for posting. I like homebrew.
    Cleaver
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    if i make brackets, i promise they'll be steel. im familiar with it, have plenty and IMO would be alot better for this. i dont think it will be too hard. we'll see how it goes and ill post what i come up with and when :)
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Got a few other things I'm trying to get done right now but that looks like a great project in the near future. Let me know when you get those steel brackets made. :)
     
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    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    some more nice info Lance! Thanks! but i guarantee i can beat their price on the brackets :D:D:D
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Thats what I was going to post, I've talked to those guys a few times, nice stuff!!
     
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    I must have overlook this thread. I does any make a kit to upgrade the cars that already have front disc brakes?
     
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    not to my knowledge...
     
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    Will mustang spindles fit?
     
  13. Andysutt

    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    Thats a very good idea.

    Now you could always be nice and send a set of those spindles to me so I can put them on my early fox mustang to convert to 5 lug :)
     
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    so correct me if im wrong, so all you need is the steel brackets to convert your drum brakes to disc. And you can you your same drum spindles ????????????
     
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    if i had a sample i could make these..........
     

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