Anyone interested in Cobra adapter brackets

[Goat Blower]

My concern is that the width (or height in the above pics) doesn't cover a lot of the square area of the Cobra rotors, even though it grabs the correct end (the outside) for proper leverage. I'm basically looking for the calipers that have the most pad surface area and use the Cobra rotors.

[s1ngletracker]

Yeah, that is the weird thing with them. However, that is how they are on the mustang from the factory so I can't imagine that there would be any issues with them being like that.

Performance wise, think about it this way: More of the 'meat' of the pad is concentrated at a larger radius from the hub centerpoint, and therefore will have a bigger impact on brake torque. the pad material near the center of the rotor isn't as effective. The cobra pad doesn't have any material that comes to the inside edge of the friction surface, but has a 'long' pad that covers a larger angle of the rotor and at a larger radius. I think this would give you pretty good braking torque.

down side: it looks weird. And the evo/etc pad probably lasts longer due to more overall surface area.

Let us know if you find something else!

[Shane@DBPerformance]

Pad thickness/volume also matters for heat dissipation and how long they actually last.

[s1ngletracker]

Pad thickness/volume also matters for heat dissipation and how long they actually last.

That's true. The 'stang pad is thicker but the evo pad still wins the volume comparison.

Oh, one other factor to consider: when you go to the parts store and tell them you have a mustang cobra, you actually get respect from parts counter dudes. As opposed to the eye rolling response you get when you ask for mitsubishi parts :D

[goodhart]

Will Cobra brakes fit under 16" wheels?

[s1ngletracker]

I'd be quite surprised.

[Goat Blower]

They don't with any calipers I've seen.

[s1ngletracker]

If you're trying to keep things cheap, I think 17" OEM 2G GSX wheels go for pretty cheap. I got a set for $50 recently..

[s1ngletracker]

http://s30.postimg.org/fwidnvsz5/IMAG0022.jpg

Basically what the production version will look like. Machinist recommended increasing some radii so I had to change the design a hair to make it more manufacturable.

Also this one is about 25% thinner. Final piece will be made starting with 1" plate, this one is about 0.75" thick

[Speedfreak]

Any price estimates yet?