2020 GT500 Front Brakes

[Marin]

I’ve searched on here and other forums but I can’t find any info on the compatibility of the front brake setup on 2020+ GT500’s between other S550’s
There’s plenty of info surrounding the GT350 swap but there’s not much on the GT500

I’ve been thinking of doing the GT350 swap on my ‘16 GT PP but figured why not go all out on the front brakes

Does anyone have any info on this?

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[Evolvd]

The hubs are different as the brake rotors are much larger as are the calipers.

 

[Marin]

Would the hubs be interchangeable?

 

[GTP]

GT500 brakes require 20" wheels, if you're prepared for that, too.

I think they are so huge mainly because of the top speed capability of that car. Remember that the kinetic energy is proportional to the square of the speed!

Also, you might want to upgrade the rear brakes simply because of the aesthetic imbalance if you don't, and that also would be a real hassle.

 

[Optimum Performance]

You would need GT500 knuckles, mag-ride hubs, both lower control arms from the GT500 and the tie rod ends. Then brake rotors and calipers. And wheels. You'll be adding a ton of weight to the wrong end of the car. You'd be better off buying 2024 Knuckles, hubs, rotors and brake calipers. Those atleast fit under a 19" wheel.

 

[Tomster]

They weigh a ton. I wouldn't do it. You don't need it, the GT350 brakes would be ample and overkill. If you can't be dissuaded do the 350 swap.

 

[paulm1]

I swapped in gt350 calipers into my '21 gt using 15" rotors and brackets from lmr. They fit under the stock "19 black accent wheels no problem. Add steel lines and you wont need any better brakes than that.

 

[Epiphany]

You'd be better off buying 2024 Knuckles, hubs, rotors and brake calipers.

This.

 

[Marin]

You would need GT500 knuckles, mag-ride hubs, both lower control arms from the GT500 and the tie rod ends. Then brake rotors and calipers. And wheels. You'll be adding a ton of weight to the wrong end of the car. You'd be better off buying 2024 Knuckles, hubs, rotors and brake calipers. Those atleast fit under a 19" wheel.

I already have 20” wheels, so that’s not an issue, it’s more for aesthetics than performance admittedly even the PP brembos are more than adequate

I haven’t read anything about the ‘24 knuckles yet, care to share some more info?

 

[Marin]

GT500 brakes require 20" wheels, if you're prepared for that, too.

I think they are so huge mainly because of the top speed capability of that car. Remember that the kinetic energy is proportional to the square of the speed!

Also, you might want to upgrade the rear brakes simply because of the aesthetic imbalance if you don't, and that also would be a real hassle.

Agreed the rear was always going to get the GT350 setup

 

[Jstang23]

I already have 20” wheels, so that’s not an issue, it’s more for aesthetics than performance admittedly even the PP brembos are more than adequate

I haven’t read anything about the ‘24 knuckles yet, care to share some more info?

The money you’d spend converting you could just buy a set of the brembos

https://www.americanmuscle.com/brem...VlzHUAR28bwfoEAQYAyABEgJznPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

and still be under the cost, with great looks and better performance!

 

[Marin]

The money you’d spend converting you could just buy a set of the brembos

https://www.americanmuscle.com/brembo-mustang-gt-series-6-piston-brake-kit-1590-inch-cross-drilled-rotors-red-calipers-1n19542a2.html?utm_source=google-pla&utm_medium=shopping&T5_Var2=shopping&utm_campaign=AMM+Mustang+Brands+&+Vehicle+Low+LTVMiddle&intl=0&dialogtech=ppc&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrM_Co_aZhAMVlzHUAR28bwfoEAQYAyABEgJznPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

and still be under the cost, with great looks and better performance!

I did consider those but I’m seeing if I can do this on a budget by using parts from a wrecked gt500/350 maybe new rotors and pads then rebuild & repaint the calipers

 

[Jstang23]

I did consider those but I’m seeing if I can do this on a budget by using parts from a wrecked gt500/350 maybe new rotors and pads then rebuild & repaint the calipers

In my experience brakes are one thing I never try to do on a budget. I bet you could do it but there would always be that chance that the wrecked part fails. Then you're in a 500+ hp car barreling down a track at 100mph. Also there's a high likelihood you'll spend more rebuilding that just buying new. But good luck either way!!

 

[Tomster]

I bought a new set of 500 rotors back in October. They were a steal at $900. I looked at used, but was turned off by what I saw available.

Again, I wouldn't do it.

 

[GTFORMULA]

I did the entire swap to smaller race brakes on my 20 gt500 and even fit 15x10 beadlocks on it. You'll need basically the entire front suspension and knuckles/brakes. The rear is the same plus gt500 axles. I have them all sitting in my garage from my drag setup swap haha.

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