GT500 brake conversion
01-20-2011, 08:30 AM
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GT500 brake conversion
Where is a good place to find GT500 brake take-offs? Not looking to spend 4k on a new kit.
01-20-2011, 09:43 AM
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newtakeoff.com or check one of the shelby forums out.
FYI, buying them new only runs between $1000-1400 depending on where you go.
01-20-2011, 09:45 AM
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You can buy the kit from ford for like 1200 bucks or you can look on ebay,i just picked up a set on ebay last week for 535
01-20-2011, 10:15 AM
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You can find a set once in a while for around 600
01-20-2011, 01:08 PM
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GT-500 brake kits are not that expensive, however they don't fit under stock wheels, even if you have the 18". GT-500's have different rim offset to accommodate those big rotors.
01-20-2011, 03:26 PM
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Got mine from someone on the Team Shelby Forums for $400. Brand new they run between 1000 - 1300.
01-20-2011, 04:51 PM
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As others have stated, just keeping watching the classifieds as I picked up mine on Team Shelby for $515 shipped.
01-21-2011, 07:48 PM
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Thanks guys I'll keep an eye out. My rims are 18x9 with 99-04 offsets, so I don't think I'll have any clearance problems.
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