Caliper ??

bobtodd · 05-18-2002, 11:06 AM

Can anyone tell me where I should buy calipers from?? I've got a 91 lx that was converted to 5 lug from a 95 cobra...it was converted before I bought it. Anyhow, the rear drivers side is not working so I was calling around for prices to replace it. Autozone was like $59, Napa was like $77 with core exchange, and Ford was $180. Anyone have any experience with calipers and where I should buy them? Thanks.

sn95gt19 · 05-18-2002, 12:50 PM

are you looking for cobra calipers?? if so i would like to know where to get some too, i want to convert my 95gt over to the cobra calipers.

bobtodd · 05-18-2002, 02:14 PM

Yeah, I am looking for the cobra calipers. I really dont want to pay 180 for one new caliper from Ford. I'm just wondering about the quality of the Autozone and Napa calipers.

jimberg · 05-18-2002, 10:15 PM

Being the purist that I am, I would buy two of the Ford pieces. If you go with the cheaper set, I would definitely buy a pair. Brakes are too important to run them mismatched.

You could probably get away with replacing one, especially since it's the rear brakes, but that's up to you.

Shogun · 05-19-2002, 04:54 AM

check out this site. It might answer some of your questions

http://www.svo73mm.cjb.net

bobtodd · 05-19-2002, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the help so far. I guess my main question is wether you are paying for the "Ford" name when you are buying a Caliper from them. The other two places I checked were both under a 100 bucks....Ford being $180. One thing though, I think Napa's had a lifetime warranty on them,,,if I remember correctly. I may just go with them and buy new calipers for each side like jimberg mentioned.

Tim89LXvert · 05-20-2002, 01:21 PM

I don't think you will have any problems running a decent quality rebuilt caliper. NAPA ones should do the trick.

As suggested replace both as a pair, and put on new pads, and resurface the rotors to make sure everything will work right.

Don't forget, if you need to compress the piston in the caliper for those, you need to get a tool to "press and twist" the piston back in.

05-18-2002, 11:06 AM	#1
bobtodd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: WI, U.S Posts: 255	Caliper ?? Can anyone tell me where I should buy calipers from?? I've got a 91 lx that was converted to 5 lug from a 95 cobra...it was converted before I bought it. Anyhow, the rear drivers side is not working so I was calling around for prices to replace it. Autozone was like $59, Napa was like $77 with core exchange, and Ford was $180. Anyone have any experience with calipers and where I should buy them? Thanks. __________________ 91 LX - 10.5:1 pistons, ported 289 heads, Ultradyne 588 cam, Cobra upper/lower, MSD, JBA long tube headers, Flowmaster, Richmond 4:10, roll cage, monster tach...FUN!! 95 SHO - K&N filter

05-18-2002, 12:50 PM	#2
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	are you looking for cobra calipers?? if so i would like to know where to get some too, i want to convert my 95gt over to the cobra calipers. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

05-18-2002, 02:14 PM	#3
bobtodd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: WI, U.S Posts: 255	Yeah, I am looking for the cobra calipers. I really dont want to pay 180 for one new caliper from Ford. I'm just wondering about the quality of the Autozone and Napa calipers. __________________ 91 LX - 10.5:1 pistons, ported 289 heads, Ultradyne 588 cam, Cobra upper/lower, MSD, JBA long tube headers, Flowmaster, Richmond 4:10, roll cage, monster tach...FUN!! 95 SHO - K&N filter

05-18-2002, 10:15 PM	#4
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Being the purist that I am, I would buy two of the Ford pieces. If you go with the cheaper set, I would definitely buy a pair. Brakes are too important to run them mismatched. You could probably get away with replacing one, especially since it's the rear brakes, but that's up to you. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

05-19-2002, 04:54 AM	#5
Shogun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 86	check out this site. It might answer some of your questions http://www.svo73mm.cjb.net __________________ Proud RHC member #99 1990 Mustang GT Trick Flow heads,F303,Mac cold air,FMS 65mm tb,73mm ma,FMS 1.6,GT-40 intake,MSD igintion,NOS Big Shot@150,Mac equal shorties,Mac h-pipe,American Thunder flows,Centerforce dual friction,TTC 3550,alm drive shaft, 3.73's, HPM subframes, k-member brace, strut tower brace.. amongst others.

05-19-2002, 10:17 AM	#6
bobtodd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: WI, U.S Posts: 255	Thanks for the help so far. I guess my main question is wether you are paying for the "Ford" name when you are buying a Caliper from them. The other two places I checked were both under a 100 bucks....Ford being $180. One thing though, I think Napa's had a lifetime warranty on them,,,if I remember correctly. I may just go with them and buy new calipers for each side like jimberg mentioned. __________________ 91 LX - 10.5:1 pistons, ported 289 heads, Ultradyne 588 cam, Cobra upper/lower, MSD, JBA long tube headers, Flowmaster, Richmond 4:10, roll cage, monster tach...FUN!! 95 SHO - K&N filter

05-20-2002, 01:21 PM	#7
Tim89LXvert Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA Posts: 269	I don't think you will have any problems running a decent quality rebuilt caliper. NAPA ones should do the trick. As suggested replace both as a pair, and put on new pads, and resurface the rotors to make sure everything will work right. Don't forget, if you need to compress the piston in the caliper for those, you need to get a tool to "press and twist" the piston back in. __________________ 1989 LX Convertible, blue with white top and leather, 5 speed. Engine: GT40 al. heads, Cobra intake, TFS cam, 1.7RR, etc.... LOLDrivetrain: SPEC II clutch & FMS Billet flywheel, Pro 5.0 shifter w/Cobra knob and aluminum driveshaft through 3.73:1 gears.Chassis: 4 wheel disk w/Cobra front brakes, GT rears and 2001 "Bullitt" wheels Rear: MM adjustable LCAs with Griggs springs, KYB shocks. Front: Koni red struts, FMS "C" springs and full poly bushings. Full length MM sub frame connectors, steeda 2pt. K-brace.Misc.: 130a alt. upgrade, R134a conversion. Photos of my car

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