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Anyone see how big the brakes are on the Ford 500?

Old 07-29-2006, 08:28 PM
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Default Anyone see how big the brakes are on the Ford 500?

They're easily 13" all around. What are the chances of fitting them on a Fox body?
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Old 07-29-2006, 08:36 PM
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Default RE: Anyone see how big the brakes are on the Ford 500?

I don't think they're that big. My dad has a 500, so I'll measure them when he gets back. Regardless, I'd imagine it'd be more work than it's worth. Surely they make some 4-lug 13s?
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Old 07-29-2006, 08:39 PM
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Default RE: Anyone see how big the brakes are on the Ford 500?

Maybe they have different packages, but I swear, on my mothers car, they're huge.

I'll probably get ahold of that resto place, and get some seasoned parts when I go big on the brakes, and wheels.
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Old 07-29-2006, 08:42 PM
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Default RE: Anyone see how big the brakes are on the Ford 500?

its easier for the front than the rear, youll need to do a 5 lug conversion kit, ( i am pretty shure)
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Old 07-29-2006, 08:45 PM
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Default RE: Anyone see how big the brakes are on the Ford 500?

Not only that, but I highly doubt the lug spacing is the same. And if that's the case, it'd be practically impossible.
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Old 07-29-2006, 09:02 PM
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Default RE: Anyone see how big the brakes are on the Ford 500?

brakes? pffft who needs those
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Default RE: Anyone see how big the brakes are on the Ford 500?

well I dont know why you would want 13s front and rear anyways. you dont want as much stopping power in the rear or you'll lock em up everytime you try to stop hard. The 5 lug cobra conversion for the fox bodys come with 13 in the front and 11 for the rear.
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Old 07-29-2006, 09:08 PM
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Default RE: Anyone see how big the brakes are on the Ford 500?

Yeah, I think the 500's brakes are more like 12" in front and 10.5" in back. That's just a guess though.
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