contemporary front brakes

Laura Bobst · #1 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 05:03 PM

I have a contemporary cobra with jaguar suspension and I am wondering if the front rotors are jag or something else? does anyone know what was commonly used? And wheres a good source for parts? Thanks for any help

Thanks Scott

1985 CCX · #2 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 05:16 PM

Scott

Are you in the owners group?
Contemporary used Wilwood, Girling and Dunlop calipers. Depends on what generation the car is as earlier cars are usually Dunlop. I just replaced mine with Wilwood 4 piston aluminum calipers and stainless lines. 100x improvement over original as they are 2008 technology. They are about $150 for each caliper and the lines are around $15. The direct bolt on bracket can be sourced from http://actoncustom.com it is where I purchased mine.

Drop me an email jdgagnon1@juno.com if you want to know more about the owners group, tech help and all the free stuff you can stand.
Jeff

Danr55 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 05:18 PM

Scott, chances are that you have Jag XKE Series I rotors. THis place can provide you with any parts you need.

http://xks.com/

They've never let me down. They will take the time to answer questions if you call or just order on line.

Laura Bobst · #4 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 05:37 PM

Thanks Jeff and Dan for the quick response I like jeffs idea but Dans might be cheaper right now. I checked out XKs and the diagram shows my set up. Dan your car looks just like mine
Thanks for the help, this was great
Scott

2006GT · #5 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 07:26 PM

Wow.. great price.... will these work or what is a good setup for a mustang II front end. I just bought a Cobra and it has the stock Mustang II calipers... weak link.

First post! Great forum!

Danr55 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 02:42 PM

YOu can't harldy go wrong with Wilwood calipers and rotors.. Not sure what kind of car you bought. Is it a Contemporary?

Shelboss · #7 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 09:00 AM

Hi 2006GT, my buddy has a 34 Ford with Mustang II front end. The cheap upgrade is to GM rotors and calipers. The more expensive is Wilwoods like the have here:
http://www.hotrodheaven.com/
You should check out the forums specific to Cobras with Mustang II front ends for more details on options available. Also read the brake article at the link above, you want to look at your front to rear brake bias before upgrading. That brings me to a subject for another thread