M-2300-R
Cobra Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
FORD RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS.
Techline 1-800-367-3788
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IS-1850-0269
Factory Ford shop manuals are available from Helm Publications, 1-800-782-4356
Please visit www.fordracingparts.com for the most current instruction information
! ! ! PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
AT ANY TIME YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE FORD RACING
TECHLINE AT 1-800-367-3788 ! ! !
OVERVIEW:
The components in this kit will improve the braking performance of your 1996-04 Mustang GT. This kit requires
the use of 17" wheels such as those used on the 1994-04 Mustang Cobra. Other wheels that will clear the
calipers in this kit are Ford Racing part numbers M-1007-R58/C58/C178/D178. A 1994-04 17" x 4" mini-spare
wheel is available from Ford/Lincoln/Mercury dealers under part number F4ZZ-1K007-C or Ford Racing part
number M-1007-K.
The installation of this kit can be done by someone with an average amount of experience, but it is very important to
follow the instructions in the Brake Section of the 1996-04 Mustang Shop Manual or equivalent. If you do not feel
comfortable with this, have the installation performed by an experienced mechanic.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1:
Raise vehicle off ground and support with jack stands.
STEP 2:
Bench bleed calipers before installation to make vehicle bleeding easier.
STEP 3:
Remove and replace existing front rotors, calipers, caliper bolts and hoses with components in kit.
STEP 4:
Bleed vehicle brake system (with power brake bleeder if available).
STEP 5:
Remove jack stands and lower vehicle to ground.
STEP 6:
Test brake system in safe place.
! ! ! CAUTION: IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SAFETY OF
YOUR VEHICLE ! ! !
! ! ! CAUTION: BE SURE TO SUPPORT VEHICLE PROPERLY TO AVOID PERSONAL HAZARD ! ! !
