Anyone interested in Cobra adapter brackets

[Speedfreak]

I'm interested. Whats the time frame? I'd like to have something bought/received within two months (sooner the better) if possible?

I was going to buy some 1g 3S/Vr4 calipers etc and do Cobra rotors etc for a similar price rebuilt caliper.

Don't really have a preference either way, as I don't have direct knowledge of either in real world track time, and both should be better than 2g calipers/rotors etc.

[s1ngletracker]

I'd like to have at least a few sets made within a few weeks.

If anyone here is a machinist, please LMK.

[goodhart]

How do these compare to Evo Brembos? They can be had for decent prices now.

[Goat Blower]

Hmm, maybe this is the way to go. They don't look as good as VR4 or Evo brakes, but performance and cost most important at this point. Just bought my next turbo, should be here by Friday. :D

[s1ngletracker]

I don't think they are as good as EVO brakes. Evo brakes are $185 each for fronts, as far as I can tell (rock auto). Would be pretty sweet to have 4 piston fixed calipers though.

My machinist is going to look over my CAD model tonight.

[goodhart]

What year cobra will this use? Any idea on price point yet?

[s1ngletracker]

I'm not sure yet. The issue is that the RTM brackets are probably just plasma/laser cut steel and these will be CNC'd ally. I'm waiting to get an estimate from my machinist, i'm hoping they won't crazy expensive.

I'll be doing some light FEA analysis on these too :D

[Halon]

Goodhart, read this article if you haven't already. I tried to include all the info about the difference between the calipers for different years and models
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-suspension-brakes/341249-cobra-front-brakes-1g.html

My only comment about the 4 piston calipers is that the 4 piston calipers will be wider on the outside, so there's more potential for wheel/spoke interference. Non-issue as long as your get the right offset wheels, but just something to keep in mind when going 4 piston. For Evo components, I don't own an Evo so I don't know but are their caliper/rotors/pads available to the point that you can just drive to your local Napa/Autozone and they'll have them all sitting on the shelf? That was a huge plus for me for the Cobra's. I'm sure the Evo's stop better, but the Cobra's had plenty of stopping power for me when I was trapping high 130's. For me it was the balance of performance, price, options, and immediate availability that led to my decision to use them.

And Steve I really liked how they look, I think they look nicer than VR-4 brakes. But that's all a matter of individual perspective I suppose :)

http://www.mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8932&d=1246654239

[s1ngletracker]

I actually have the early cobra caliper. Reason being, the piston diameters are about the same as DSM (~30mm i believe). I like keeping the brake pedal pretty stiff and have experience firsthand how your pedal ends up mushy (more travel for the same braking power) when you go bigger with caliper piston diameter and keep master cylinder bore the same.

I haven't investigated pad size but I believe these to be a bit bigger, and obviously the increase in braking torque and cooling capacity due to the bigger rotor. I can't imagine this setup won't be sufficient for even serious track use.

Although I realize looks and 'cool factor' are important to a lot of people.

[s1ngletracker]

DSM 'big' brake pad:
http://www.hawkperformance.com/sites/default/files/styles/width_500/public/product_images/HB213.gif?itok=G_vLFuuc

Mustang cobra:
http://www.hawkperformance.com/sites/default/files/styles/width_500/public/product_images/HB111.gif?itok=jGdFf8tf

Evo 8:
http://www.hawkperformance.com/sites/default/files/styles/width_500/public/product_images/HB453.gif?itok=R8x1-4BD

Based on caliper alone, I'm guessing evo 8 is the best - 4 piston and bigger pad.

Evo Rotor is 12.6" and Cobra is 13".