Help!

[MYSHO1]

OK i am about done with my cobra brake upgrade.... but the only thing i have left is the flex line to the caliper, and the flex line is to big, the metal block will not fit on the cobra caliper, what do i do HELP!

 

[luigisho]

I used the ss braided lines for the caliper upgrade. I assume you are using the oem ones? Is there a metal bracket or ****** that is preventing a good fit? If so you can probably grind it off. As long as the hose end and banjo bolt form a good seal at the caliper it should be fine.

 

[Mr Anonymous]

I'm with Lou -- I've only seen them used with stainless lines, not the factory rubber lines, and from memory the last time I installed stainless lines they did have smaller "blocks".

 

[shopartsnw]

I have installed 13" Cobras with stock brake lines once. You will need to file the block a bit on the brake line to get plenty of clearance so it seals well. That will get you going, but I also recommend SS lines since our cars are getting old.

- Mike

 

[somedude_001]

I recently purchased 2 new rear rubber brake lines and they were $35 each so the braided would have been a better buy IMO.

 

[luigisho]

Either way, do yourself a favor and get new washers for a proper seal at the caliper.

 

[MYSHO1]

Wait do i need a new banjo bolt for this?

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Wait do i need a new banjo bolt for this?

The Cobra calipers have a different banjo bolt than the Taurus, so if you didn't get any with the Cobra calipers you'll need new ones. It's an oddball thread pitch too, so nobody usually carries them -- BTDT. Even Ford had trouble looking them up, and we ended up scrounging some from a friend.

 

[wood_e]

Yewp to fit PBRs you need to grind down the block so the stock line can mate to the caliper properly. I learned this the hard way too. You can buy a set of banjo bolts and crush washers from this palce:

http://breezeautomotive.com/customer/home.php?cat=1&page=5

I've got cobras on my 11.6 inch rotors and have yet to take my car out.

 

[MYSHO1]

I am going to try napa tommrow, then ford if this does not work i will order them from that place. thanks!

 

[92sho16]

not to hijack but those who are running ss lines which one are they? for the cobra or the sho?

 

[Mr Anonymous]

I am going to try napa tommrow, then ford if this does not work i will order them from that place. thanks!

Save your time, NAPA won't have them. That Breeze place is out by Worcester someplace IIRC.

 

[MYSHO1]

Just order the banjo bolts, and stainless line.... going to maine for a few days should be here when i get back!