Thread: Smaller Front Brakes?
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Old 02-15-2009, 01:44 PM
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Some builders have in the past used the front brakes from a 74-78 Mustang II, which are admitedly quite small for a vehicle with the speed potential of a Cobra regardless of engine size. Then they often combine the 9" Ford live axle sourced from a full size Ford Passenger car that has to be narrowed to fit any of the Cobra chassis. Most of the disc brake assemblies used on the 9" rears are 10.5"-11" diameter and very heavy. That combination may be what you have experienced, fortunately several upgrades have been made available.
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