How To Install Cadillac ATS Brembo Brakes on Your SN95 Mustang

I finally had some extra time and completed the install of the popular Cadillac ATS Brembo callipers on my 1996 Cobra Turbo Build. In my opinion if you have some basic automotive knowledge you can complete this simple install. If you have any questions make sure to drop me a line.
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For all you guys wanting to make this happen on your cars check out below for the how to steps and a parts list of what you will need.
Parts List:
Both front 2013-2018 Cadillac ATS Brembo brake calipers. (Part numbers 172-2777 & 172-2768) Rock Auto or Amazon stocks with no core charge.
2) 4x Caliper Bolts, Head to GM or any hardware store and pick up 10.9 Flanged M14x2.0x40mm Bolts
3) Brake Pads, Check out my Rock Auto link below, choose what best suits your needs. Make sure they are for a 2013-2018 Caddy ATS J55 Brake Kit.
4) HSS 14mm or 9/16 drill bit, I purchased a couple of these from my local hardware store incase i broke one.
5) A round rasping file.
6) Cobra Rotors, if you installing these on a GT you will need these. For the Cobra guys you can run your stock 13’’ rotors. I will be using the Baer 2 piece rotors.
7) Its recommended to also install Stop Tech 950-61001 stainless brake lines. These can be purchased from Summit Racing, please confirm that the banjo bolts work otherwise you will need to source the correct ones from a parts warehouse.
YES! THAT IS ALL
Let’s Do this !
Let’s start by loosening the front lugs on both driver and passenger side wheels, we aren’t taking them off just losing them so they will spin freely. Now jack your car up from the correct mounting points and place a jack stand on both sides of the vehicle so its properly secured.
Loosen the wheel lugs off and remove both wheels exposing the braking system. Remove the 15mm banjo bolt holding the brake line to the caliper and use a hook or mechanics wire to elevate the line so it will not leak fluid (be cautious as brake fluid will damage your paint and floor). Now remove the caliper pin located on the bottom on the caliper, remove the c-clip on the inside of the caliper along with the washer and pull the caliper pin free (the pin might need a few taps to remove). Lift up on the caliper from the bottom in an upward motion to remove again being cautious with the fluid leaking out.
You will now remove the 2 15mm bolts holding he caliper bracket to the spindle. These can be tight and suggest using heat or a longer bar if required. One both bolts are removed you may follow suit and repeat on the other side.
Now you will need to get your HSS 14mm or 9/16 drill bit and drill the existing caliper mounting holes on the spindles. Once you have completed take your rasping file and continue to check the caliper fitment. Continue to file the holes until you can turn each bolt in by hand into the caliper without any resistance (There is very minimal filing needed here, the holes will barely be oblong).
Next, the caliper will mount up at this point but it will not be centered to the rotor. Its recommended you take the calipers to a machine shop or if you are capable yourself you will need to mill .075” off the backside of the Brembo mounting ears. DO NOT USE A GRINDER!!! These surfaces must be true in order to ensure the caliper fits to the spindle square and straight.
Next, the brake pads need approx 6mm of material removed from the top edge, due to them being too tall for the cobra rotors. Use can use a bench grinder just ensure you keep the pad edges straight. In the picture you can see the old line on the finished pad.
Brembo decals can be purchased from @1stcobra on Instagram if you choose to paint or powder coat your calipers. The existing Cadillac logo on the calipers are flush in the OEM finish and disappear easily with a simple paint over. Reassemble the brake system with the new calipers, bleed the system, and enjoy.
As for wheel clearance most 17 inch plus wheels do clear but please double check.
DONE!!!
Parts Listing:
Brembo Calipers Right: www.rockauto.c...
Left: www.rockauto.c...
GM Caliper Bolts 2013-2018 : GM Dealership
Caliper Pin Kit: www.amazon.ca/...
Caliper-Hardware/dp/B004A5151E/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/131-2906049-4579907?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004A5151E&pd_rd_r=4917a918-846b-47d0-b467-4a35ab6d6894&pd_rd_w=xZs0R&pd_rd_wg=av62G&pf_rd_p=48fa4823-918c-4290-bdea-b573af9832e2&pf_rd_r=PR6N8P4S01VB2CG505S0&psc=1&refRID=PR6N8P4S01VB2CG505S0
Brake Pads (RockAuto):
Brembo: (my choice, but check out the rest of their options J55 only) www.rockauto.c...
Rotors (RockAuto)
I reused my Power Stop cross drilled and slotted. Check www.rockauto.com

[@SummitRacing]

Nice!

[@tonybologna6585]

Subscribed!! Awesome video! Looking to do this to my 98 myself

[@marcoantoniogreencota5136]

Does the modification work correctly over time or is it best to buy the S&S Engineering kit?

[@RobertMarin27]

Awesome bro👍

[@lincolnpower58]

Good videos man! Keep it up! Subscribed

[@Jonaldinho7]

Those are base model brembo calipers, the ATSV had 6 piston front calipers and 4 piston rears. The v series also has a V on the side instead of Cadillac

[@SVTKeats]

Thanks for noting that I have updated. I have no idea why I put ATS-V lol. There is also an adaptor kit to fit the V callipers on the Mustang as well.

[@ethanduncan1706]

Those look huge compared to the Cobras.

[@SVTKeats]

Ethan Duncan 4 pistons vs 2 lol

[@kgray59]

Like your upgrade but I really wish you would have gone with the bushing kit that's available for these. It allows you to bolt them on and not have to permanently drill out your spindle or the cost of machining the caliper

[@SVTKeats]

I did look into the idea but knowing GM used larger bolts than our factor Cobra size I wasn’t about to start guessing and rethinking their engineering. They used them for a reason so just went ahead with them.

[@ryanmiller7348]

so you can get a kit that makes it a direct bolt on...and whst rotor will be used a 03cobra rotor?

[@kgray59]

@@ryanmiller7348 yes, contact S&S engineering for the installation kit m.facebook.com/SSEngineeringLLC/

[@kgray59]

@@ryanmiller7348 yes! And any 13" rotor from any cobra 94-04

[@frank3stangs]

Awesome video! Just subscribed! Going to do 2 of my 3 foxbodys brakes like this!

[@SVTKeats]

frank 3stangs704 thanks for the sub. It’s really straight forward. If you want to avoid drilling someone on SVTP has made collars to fit.

[@Archangel3083]

Why not use a spacer vice machining?

[@SVTKeats]

Just wasn't a fan of using the spacer tbh.

[@AndrewBurtonS-group]

I wonder if a 17" rim will fit over them on a foxbody. Id really like to do this

[@riocobra2197]

What size banjo bolts lol

[@codeyatkinson34]

I sure everyone what's to know what size and offset is your rims. For everyone can have a piece of mind of dining it to find out there rims scrap.

[@chanraxter2015]

I have did this sn95 to Cadillac ATS Brembo caliper upgrade several times. However, I would not recommend anyone hand drilling and hogging out your caliper mounting holes with a hand grinder! With all due respect, this is a hack brother! I put the spindle in a mill and put the holes in precisely and in the correct location. I have built a fixture and can now do it in just a few minutes. Unless you have this capability or you are willing to take your spindles to a competent machine shop and pay someone to do it correctly, you really should not be doing this swap. Brakes are kinda important you know!

[@SVTKeats]

LOL to each their own. Call it a hack all you want. I’ve done it along with many other Cobra owners without issue. In the end I wouldn’t do either way TBH, weather you do it your way or the “HACK” way, I would recommend a proper braking kit or use the S&S Engineering kit.

[@chanraxter2015]

​@@SVTKeats Well brother, I've been accused of hacking stuff up myself a time or two! However, when I do it's called not having what I need to do the job right, but being ingenious enough to make it work anyway! So I'll give that one to you too, brother! I've looked at the S&S kit, but to me the re-machined spindle holes on the correct location in a mill is better, cheaper, and cleaner and keeps the calipers stock and replaceable. Used spindle are cheap too in case anyone ever wanted to go back to stock, but I don't honestly think anyone would ever want to do that as I can't see these cars becoming collector items anytime soon.

[@meghana8160]

If you don’t know how to put pads in you shouldn’t be doing this shit 😂😂 Thanks for sharing the video!!

[@luisalmeida6524]

how much did u machine out for the calipers to be centered?

[@SVTKeats]

.075 needs to be milled off the backing. Most machine shops can do this for you and I wouldn’t t recommend using a grinder.

[@luisalmeida6524]

@@SVTKeats Awesome thank you going this route rather than aftermarket on my couple.

[@SVTKeats]

Luis Almeida it’s a much cheaper option.

[@THEWATER3UCKET]

@@SVTKeats .075 mm? .075"? I know it seems selfish explanatory but idk

[@built95stang]

Does your ABS still work with these installed?

[@Leviwiebe]

Is this doable on a GT?

[@turboman351w3]

what size rim are you using on the front

[@SVTKeats]

I am actually running OEM 18'' Cobra r y2k wheels, I have installed them on a 04 cobra with stock 17's as well without issue.

[@foxbodyjunkies665]

What wheels are you running in the front I want to do this caliper upgrade in my mustang I'm just not sure if it will clear my 17x4.5 wheels

[@SVTKeats]

Esteban Silva what wheels are you running?

[@foxbodyjunkies665]

@@SVTKeats I'm running 17x4.5 skinnies in the front with 1.75 backspacing I just wanted to know if this upgrade will clear them

[@SVTKeats]

Esteban Silva I’ve been told by some that Weld skinny’s will clear but others say you may need to run a spacer.

[@2valvegt673]

What did you use for rotors?

[@SVTKeats]

98gt2v I’m using rotors that the previous owner had installed. I will upgrade to a set of Bear 2 piece eventually.

[@2valvegt673]

@@SVTKeats are they mustang gt or cobra

[@SVTKeats]

98gt2v Cobra