Do I really need dust shields and antimoan braces?

[CobraDVM]

Planning an upgrade from drum brakes to Cobra brakes. In the M2300K kit and a couple of other kits dust shields and antimoan braces are included (such as the M2300M kit) - I know some folks run without them. I just want to know do they really make any difference, or are they just nice to have. The shields are pretty self explanatory - anybody have any problems because they didn't use them?
And what exactly do antimoan braces do? Is it to prevent some kind of vibration and what is the difference with not using them vs using them? This is on my donor 1990GT, which is rapidly becoming an anti-donor!

Thanks

Howard

[Bobasaurus]

I went from drum to m-2300-k with northracecar's brackets and had some moan. Mostly when turning corners and moving slowly. It was very loud when it happened. I shoehorned the anti-moan brackets on and have had no more problems.

Just one guy's experience.

Bobby

[NAGA]

Seattle? Gonna do much wet-weather driving? The dust shields help keep water (but they're not perfect) off the brakes.

FWIW, We've heard from guys such as Bobby who reversed their moan bracket decision and added them later. Don't think I've ever heard of anyone who removed them after first installing them.

HTH
d

[CobraDVM]

Thanks guys - I hate hearing noises I rather not hear, and I will probably be in the rain at times, so I think I'll pony up!

[SportyBry]

I don't hear moaning noises enough around here. Part of me may be glad if I get them with my build [img]smile.gif[/img]


-SB

[Bill_VA]

I don't have them and I don't hear any moaning.

[wildswing]

Help out a dummy here...Anti Moan Brackets????? What are they? Can someone post a pic please?

We're not talking about a left handed hammer, cable stretcher or sky hook are we?

[Bobasaurus]

Here is an antimoan picture. It's the only black piece near the caliper. It has COBRA RH stamped on it.



Bobby

[ October 02, 2006, 09:53 PM: Message edited by: Bobasaurus ]

[wildswing]

Thanks Bobby!

[Viperdude]

I wouldn't think a properly designed disk brake bracket would moan. If it's strong enough, it shouldn't flex which should alleviate the "moan". I designed my own bracket and I don't hear a sound from them plus it was cheaper. You might try Mike Forte's disk brake bracket. It's a super nice looking bracket and should be plenty strong but consult him to see if he recommends an anti-moan bracket. www.fortesparts.com

As for the original question, I don't use a dust shield or an anti-moan bracket. Don't need either in my opinion.

[ September 05, 2006, 03:07 AM: Message edited by: Viperdude ]

[tomhorn1913]

Do GTs use the anti-moan bracket?

Or just the larger Cobra brakes?

Viper,

What you are saying is true, BUT... What if Ford was already producing SN95s, & there was no moan from the rear brakes? THEN they started producing the Cobra model, w/larger diameter brakes, which required a longer mounting bracket for the rear caliper (which allowed more flex, & hence, "the moan"). Ford would be faced w/the prospect of designing, tooling up, & producing a new, stronger bracket (which, by the way, would require changing the length of the rear housing & axles - to allow for the thicker metal of the new bracket). OR, they could produce a quick, inexpensive, bolt-on stamping, which would not require changing any of the existing parts already in inventory. Sometimes a band-aid fix is completely adequate, as well as financially preferable.

Best,
Matt

[Sleekcraft Steve]

All SN-95's, not just the Cobra's, used the anti-moan brackets.

[tomhorn1913]

WELL!

Kinda blows my theory outta the bathtub, don't it? [img]smile.gif[/img]

Best,
Matt