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Russo

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Hey guys.
Now that I got my new 19" wheels I need some bigger brakes, for the wheels are pretty damn heavy. What options are available out there?
So far i found these:
https://www.kvrperformance.com/order/Search_Display.cfm?ID=1836
http://www.diskbrakesrus.com/make/lincoln/mark.htm
http://www.supercoupeperformance.com/4.6L DOHC V8 Parts.htm



Does LMS offer any brake packages? I found a couple of threads on the LMS/Brembo package on the other forum, but that was from 5 years ago, so it's probably not available anymore.

Is there any other alternatives out there? I have a budget of about $1.5K
Thanks!
 
A set of $450 cobra brakes will do you just fine. No need to spend $1500 in brakes. Get some Poterfield pads and they will put you through the windshield when you breathe on the pedal.

Keith
Tractionless


Russo said:
Hey guys.
Now that I got my new 19" wheels I need some bigger brakes, for the wheels are pretty damn heavy. What options are available out there?
So far i found these:
https://www.kvrperformance.com/order/Search_Display.cfm?ID=1836
http://www.diskbrakesrus.com/make/lincoln/mark.htm
http://www.supercoupeperformance.com/4.6L DOHC V8 Parts.htm



Does LMS offer any brake packages? I found a couple of threads on the LMS/Brembo package on the other forum, but that was from 5 years ago, so it's probably not available anymore.

Is there any other alternatives out there? I have a budget of about $1.5K
Thanks!
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Tractionless said:
A set of $450 cobra brakes will do you just fine. No need to spend $1500 in brakes. Get some Poterfield pads and they will put you through the windshield when you breathe on the pedal.

Keith
Tractionless
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couple questions about the cobra brakes, what size are the rotors? and also are their calipers a 2 or 4 piston? cause i like the 4 pistons. and if the do make a 4 piston caliper system, how much would it be. thanks.
 
13" rotors. 4 piston PBR calipers, the same BAER uses and just puts their name on. You can't use your stock rims and be very careful with the offset you use on the new rims. I had to get a spacer to get the caliper to clear. The entire front kit is $450 from Performance Parts Inc. 703 742-6207.
 
Tractionless said:
13" rotors. 4 piston PBR calipers, the same BAER uses and just puts their name on. You can't use your stock rims and be very careful with the offset you use on the new rims. I had to get a spacer to get the caliper to clear. The entire front kit is $450 from Performance Parts Inc. 703 742-6207.
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Good Info, but the rear needs it more than the front. If just for looks. The rear rotors are rediculously small for a 4,000 lb car and look like crap with big rims. Info...?
 
I have had both the Brembos AND the ones from DiskbrakesRUS and the ones from diskbrakes for 450-500 are just as good as my brembos.
Of course they dont quite have the cool factor as the brembos but they both felt the same with my 20s.
 
I got mine @ discbrakesrus.com 13" drilled & slotted w/ 2 pistoned calipers,had them ( rotors & calipers ) powder coated for the front, in the rear 12" rotors w/ the cobra calipers powder coated too. I don't care where you go but you WON'T find these cheaper or better quality anywhere else, btw they're made in Canada, none of that cheap made in china stuff (< lotta problems warping ) Tom & Jeff are 2 great guys they were more than helpful. Now I can stop on a dime & give you 9 cents change !!! Almost forgot, I got the Hawk pads as well. I recommend them highly
 
Cubby, got a pic of the rotors? I'd love to see how they look. The car NEEDS bigger rotors and calipers. It just does.
 
I will be installing the R1 Concepts rotors on the rear and keep you informed. For as little as I drive the car and not hard at all I'll stick with the stock rear calipers and rotor size.

The stuff at discbrakesrus is the same as the info. I listed above but discbrakesrus is $200 more and the calipers dont' say "Cobra" on them! :N
 
Tractionless said:
13" rotors. 4 piston PBR calipers, the same BAER uses and just puts their name on. You can't use your stock rims and be very careful with the offset you use on the new rims. I had to get a spacer to get the caliper to clear. The entire front kit is $450 from Performance Parts Inc. 703 742-6207.
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I wanted to correct this post the calipers are 2 piston not 4.
 
MonsterMark said:
Cubby, got a pic of the rotors? I'd love to see how they look. The car NEEDS bigger rotors and calipers. It just does.
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Go to discbrakesrus.com and click on customers photo gallery.
 
Tractionless said:
I will be installing the R1 Concepts rotors on the rear and keep you informed. For as little as I drive the car and not hard at all I'll stick with the stock rear calipers and rotor size.

The stuff at discbrakesrus is the same as the info. I listed above but discbrakesrus is $200 more and the calipers dont' say "Cobra" on them! :N
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If you read the info @ discbrakesrus.com you would've seen that they can put anything you want on your calipers
 
Cubster said:
If you read the info @ discbrakesrus.com you would've seen that they can put anything you want on your calipers
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Yes they can but it isn't raised with a brushed finish like the Cobra ones it is just painted on one dimensional *owned*

To each his own though, if you want to pay $200 more for those be my guest. I just know alot of members with MarkVIII's like to assimilate their cars with the Cobra that is why I pointed it out. IE Cobrastars, Cobra wheels, Cobra intakes, Cobra rearends, um Cobra brakes....
 
Tractionless said:
Yes they can but it isn't raised with a brushed finish like the Cobra ones it is just painted on one dimensional *owned*

To each his own though, if you want to pay $200 more for those be my guest. I just know alot of members with MarkVIII's like to assimilate their cars with the Cobra that is why I pointed it out. IE Cobrastars, Cobra wheels, Cobra intakes, Cobra rearends, um Cobra brakes....
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Actually its silk screened on and then baked, and it wasn't 200 extra, tractionless, obviously your thought process!!!
 
Cubster said:
Actually its silk screened on and then baked, and it wasn't 200 extra, tractionless, obviously your thought process!!!
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Ok lets see the ones I posted are $450. The three sets available from discbrakesrus.com are $550-$650. So thats $100-$200 more right off the bat. Then if you want your custom color $60, or a candy color $100. Whose thought process? Silkscreening and baking is one dimensional, check out the t-shirt you are wearing that's silkscreened. The Cobras insignia is cast into the caliper.

I really don't give a crap what you put on your car, just do the math right for all of those who are trying to compare between the two. argue2

Next!

UNSTOPPABLE,
What calipers are they then? The sure look like PBR's to me.
 
Tractionless said:
Ok lets see the ones I posted are $450. The three sets available from discbrakesrus.com are $550-$650. So thats $100-$200 more right off the bat. Then if you want your custom color $60, or a candy color $100. Whose thought process? Silkscreening and baking is one dimensional, check out the t-shirt you are wearing that's silkscreened. The Cobras insignia is cast into the caliper.

I really don't give a crap what you put on your car, just do the math right for all of those who are trying to compare between the two. argue2

Next!

UNSTOPPABLE,
What calipers are they then? The sure look like PBR's to me.
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" Compare between the two " mmmm well to start with, discbrakesrus rotors are made in Canada, as opposed to who knows where the ones your talking about are made "Next!" probably the next planet your on your way to, Uranus.
remember one thing, the QUALITY lasts long after the price is forgotten, so do YOUR shopping at the discount store, you'll GET what you pay for !!!!!!!!
 
Cubster said:
" Compare between the two " mmmm well to start with, discbrakesrus rotors are made in Canada, as opposed to who knows where the ones your talking about are made "Next!" probably the next planet your on your way to, Uranus.
remember one thing, the QUALITY lasts long after the price is forgotten, so do YOUR shopping at the discount store, you'll GET what you pay for !!!!!!!!
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I am talking about the damn Ford parts not the R1concepts. Calm down and go read the posts again......I accept your apology in advance. *owned* Haha I know how much you like that one Cubby!
 
Tractionless said:
I am talking about the damn Ford parts not the R1concepts. Calm down and go read the posts again......I accept your apology in advance. *owned* Haha I know how much you like that one Cubby!
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Sorry you guys couldn't see the Cubinator and I go at it some more. He chose instead to PM me that he "Isn't going to apoligize to an idiot." Wow some people really get bent out of shape about this forum stuff, its almost like its their life?!
 
Tractionless said:
A set of $450 cobra brakes will do you just fine.
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I've been looking on Ebay and finding some good deals of the complete set (calipers, rotors, banjo bolts, and some have the brake lines) for under 450, the only question I have is what years are compatible?
 
Hey Russo,

Let me know what you want for your old calipers. I am getting a slight pull to the left on my mark and I think one of my calipers is shot. I live in Northern Va so I can pick up if the price is right.

BILL




Russo said:
Hey guys.
Now that I got my new 19" wheels I need some bigger brakes, for the wheels are pretty damn heavy. What options are available out there?
So far i found these:
https://www.kvrperformance.com/order/Search_Display.cfm?ID=1836
http://www.diskbrakesrus.com/make/lincoln/mark.htm
http://www.supercoupeperformance.com/4.6L DOHC V8 Parts.htm



Does LMS offer any brake packages? I found a couple of threads on the LMS/Brembo package on the other forum, but that was from 5 years ago, so it's probably not available anymore.

Is there any other alternatives out there? I have a budget of about $1.5K
Thanks!
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