"Big Brakes"

driller

El Presidente
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Having only owning the modified CE for a few weeks and actually only having it out twice since then, the first "opinion" I have arrived upon is it needs bigger brakes. :eek:

I admit I am spoiled... with the Blue Flame having been through a hub swap and Cobra brake upgrade and even the '96 having front Cobra brakes, I guess I expect my Mark VIIIs to "whoa" as good as they "go". :)

The CE currently sports drilled/slotted rotors and 'performance' pads (ceramic?) with the stock calipers. While 'adequate' and possibly better than 'stock' I am left with a wee bit of trepidation when driving through the neighborhood 'twisties' or high speed sprints on the highway. It will likely be a while before I pull the trigger on this, but I have been looking at a few options and thought I would start a discussion to solicit different opinions.

The most obvious consideration would be upgrading to a PBR caliper Cobra package and I feel that would satisfy my desires. Whether or not that would include a hub swap is optional but a wheel change would most likely would be required.

I know many before have sworn by Brembo brakes and I would have no problem following suite but I was wondering what other options there may be available working on the presumption most '96+ Mustang brake package would 'fit'.

Wilwood 6 piston packages are one that comes to mind since I have explored them before when considering 'drag brakes' for the Blue Flame. :rolleyes:
 
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