Does anyone know what the minimum wheel dimensions have to be to fit the Shelby Gt500 brakes on a regular GT? I have the calipers, a set of drilled rotors will follow and new wheels after that.
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07 Grabber Orange Manual GT
Whipple HO Superchager, Tokico D Specs, FRPP Springs, Steeda Rear Sway Bar, Spoon Adjustable Panrod , Flowmaster Axle Backs, J&M Chamber Plates, LCAs and Adjustable UCA, GT500 Brembo brakes, Autometer Nexus Gauges, Thumprrr tensioner, LPW Diff cover
I have the brakes and went with the shelby Razor 20' the caliper almost hits the wheel less than an 1/8 in
I would like to get some rotors the stock ones weigh a ton. Where are you getting yours
I have the brakes and went with the shelby Razor 20' the caliper almost hits the wheel less than an 1/8 in
I would like to get some rotors the stock ones weigh a ton. Where are you getting yours
If you mean the rotors I haven't completely decided yet, but I am leaning towards the Baer two piece rotors. I am pretty close to Speed Unlimited in Maryland, they can get them but their price typically isn't the best. So I haven't settled on where to get them from yet either.
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07 Grabber Orange Manual GT
Whipple HO Superchager, Tokico D Specs, FRPP Springs, Steeda Rear Sway Bar, Spoon Adjustable Panrod , Flowmaster Axle Backs, J&M Chamber Plates, LCAs and Adjustable UCA, GT500 Brembo brakes, Autometer Nexus Gauges, Thumprrr tensioner, LPW Diff cover
On the Baer rotors, are the outer rings[wear section] replaceable? The center adapter looks like the expensive part. I noticed also that the GT 500 rotors have been obsoleted by several large parts warehouses.
On the Baer rotors, are the outer rings[wear section] replaceable? The center adapter looks like the expensive part. I noticed also that the GT 500 rotors have been obsoleted by several large parts warehouses.
WHAT!?!?!?! obsolete wear item on a 1 year old car? that doesnt make sense.
As for the brakes go, if you have seen the most recent issue of 5.0 magazine, there is an article about Larry Millers Motorsports park, in conjunction with Ford Racing. Anyway, i noticed on one of the GTs they use for the driving school, that it had 4 piston brembo calipers up front with the stock 18 inch fanblade wheels. I dont know for sure, but i am willing to bet that the GT500 calipers are brembo units and that they may possibly work with stock wheels. if not call brembo.
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If anybody has a streight answer to this please post it or pm me. I have the 18 inch polished aluminum wheels. And my brakes need to be upgraded but I do not want to put bigger rims on.
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07 GT. Exterior mods n/a. Engine mods, see profile.
One of the more powerful cars around.
One of the slower cars around.
Makes me feel like a kid every time.
I want to upgrade my brakes on my 07 GTCS but won't give up my 18" polished wheels. If you guys find a source let me know. I haven't been able to find anything from brembo, baer, etc.
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2007 GT California Special, Vista Blue, FRP 200hp supercharger, Ford Racing GTA mufflers, GT-500 rear spoiler, 18" Polished Wheels, FRP lowering and handling kit, FRP short throw shifter. Since the blower install this thing is a rocket. CHE Adjustable Lower Contols Arms and Anti Squat Brackets. I have now changed to GT-500 wheels and tires to allow for the install of the Ford Racing 14" Brembo brake set-up.
Last edited by jrowledge; 08-29-2007 at 09:56 PM.
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The Gt 500 I saw did have 18 inch wheels. But the wheel was a different design than mine the spokes on the 500 went away from the hub so there was more width. On my car, which is a plain GT the spokes come streight down and the caliper comes very close to the wheel. Two mechanics I talked two said either change my rim design or put bigger rims on. I hope this helps I am not a mechanic. And bigger rims for me is just hard to accept. I like the old school look. I know I am all by myself on the thought but oh well.
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07 GT. Exterior mods n/a. Engine mods, see profile.
One of the more powerful cars around.
One of the slower cars around.
Makes me feel like a kid every time.
Bremba's radial mount 6 piston caliper is very low profile. The trick would be to get someone to design and make an adapter bracket. Their installation drawing looks like it could be made to fit a 360 x 28 [mm] rotor in an 18 inch wheel. Save about 1800 bucks on avoiding 20 inch wheels. If the '08 GTCS ever gets here I'll give it a try.
MUSTANG GT 14" BRAKE UPGRADE KIT M-2300-S*Print This Page click the image to see a larger picture Suggested Retail$1,489.00Sold In Units OfKit Package Dimensions:16.00H x 15.00W x 17.00D Weight:85.35# Catalog Page:9Instruction Sheet:Click here to view the parts instruction sheet.Warranty Available:No
Minimum wheel size to fit GT500 brakes 
Suggested Retail$1,489.00Sold In Units OfKit
Package Dimensions:16.00H x 15.00W x 17.00D Weight:85.35# Catalog Page:9Instruction Sheet:
