Those with GT500 brakes, i need a measurement please!

[RedMOsesSC]

I wanna put the Brembo kit from the GT500 on my GT and i found a good deal. I have measurments for a similar Brembo model but im not sure if its accurate for the GT500 kit, i need your help to get the numbers.

I need the distance between where the "wheel" meets the rotor hat to the farthest point out on the inside of the spoke. I need to make sure the calipers will clear my spokes, i have about 50mm(2") between the rotor hat and the inside of the spoke.

I have 03 Cobra style wheels, 18 x 9 with a 26mm offset, the spokes flar out too, i think i may be able to fir these brakes.

 

[RideThePony2004]

give Brembo a call. 1-800-325-3994. This way you make sure

 

[BlackStang14]

Hmmm you have to watch your offset... I am interested about this also...

 

[RedMOsesSC]

I dont think My offset will be a problem, if anything i think it helps. I have a lower offset which makes my wheel stick out past the fender, theres more space between the center line of the wheel and the outer surface.

 

[Srt2stang725]

those brakes require a wheel with a 45mm offset

 

[RedMOsesSC]

45mm offset and lower? or higher? meaning, if i have a 26mm offset, will the calipers clear?

 

[boostingwild]

i will be putting gt500 calipers on my 06 gt this weekend. i will post pics and how to for anyone else thinking about doing this. and i am doing this in floral park if anyone wants to see in person. i will also be driving out to bear mountain with you guys on sunday so you can also see it there.

 

[RedMOsesSC]

Hey Boosting, what kinda wheels are you putting over the calipers? when i measured, things were so close in tolerance that i was not confident enough that it would fit my wheels to shell out the dough. Ive got a 26mm offset with a 6.25 backspacing, 18" x 9". I was hoping to find some one with the GT500 brakes so i can test fit to see if my wheels would fit over the calipers but i have yet to find anyone.

I would come down to Floral park to assist with the install but my Stang is going under the knife this Saturday at realspeed to install HotRod cams.

 

[boostingwild]

Hey Boosting, what kinda wheels are you putting over the calipers? when i measured, things were so close in tolerance that i was not confident enough that it would fit my wheels to shell out the dough. Ive got a 26mm offset with a 6.25 backspacing, 18" x 9". I was hoping to find some one with the GT500 brakes so i can test fit to see if my wheels would fit over the calipers but i have yet to find anyone.

I would come down to Floral park to assist with the install but my Stang is going under the knife this Saturday at realspeed to install HotRod cams.

i am going to be using 19" saleen heritage wheels. they should be fine. one way or another i will get them to work!

how much were you going to pay for the brakes?

 

[RedMOsesSC]

Saleen runs their big brake kit over those wheels, so it should fit.

I found a deal on take off GT500 brakes for $750.

 

[boostingwild]

Saleen runs their big brake kit over those wheels, so it should fit.

I found a deal on take off GT500 brakes for $750.

thats a good deal. jump on them.

 

[RedMOsesSC]

That was a while ago, so i passed on them but im sure i can find em for around that price again, i just need to be sure my wheel will fit over them.

After you have em installed, if you let me test fit my wheel over your brake, ill buy you a Beer or two?

 

[boostingwild]

That was a while ago, so i passed on them but im sure i can find em for around that price again, i just need to be sure my wheel will fit over them.

After you have em installed, if you let me test fit my wheel over your brake, ill buy you a Beer or two?

i definitely will let you do that.