I'm about to do some brake work in preparation for open track sessions this spring, but have a few questions. As always, I appreciate your feedback. These forums are a great source for knowledge.
I've done brakes on imports before, but never on a Mustang or Cobra. I've found some documentation on the Internet about how to change the front pads on a 93 Mustang, but nothing for the Cobra. Do the Cobra calipers still have a T-50 Torx bolt on the bottom, or is there a different way of removing them?
I've heard that the rear pads are a bitch to change. What is the truth to this? I know you need a special tool to rotate the caliper piston while you push it in, but what is the proper procedure for doing this? Is it really that big a deal?
Which pads should I use?
Should I get the Hawk HP Plus (race worthy) brake pads or is this overkill? Should I just stick with the regular Hawk HPS pads?
For stainless brake lines, is there anything I should put on the threads to seal them, or can I just tighten them down?
I've done brakes on imports before, but never on a Mustang or Cobra. I've found some documentation on the Internet about how to change the front pads on a 93 Mustang, but nothing for the Cobra. Do the Cobra calipers still have a T-50 Torx bolt on the bottom, or is there a different way of removing them?
I've heard that the rear pads are a bitch to change. What is the truth to this? I know you need a special tool to rotate the caliper piston while you push it in, but what is the proper procedure for doing this? Is it really that big a deal?
Which pads should I use?
Should I get the Hawk HP Plus (race worthy) brake pads or is this overkill? Should I just stick with the regular Hawk HPS pads?
For stainless brake lines, is there anything I should put on the threads to seal them, or can I just tighten them down?