S550 brake swap for s197

[Tim.ocon]

Wondering what is needed for this swap. From what I understand it requires s550 4 pot callipers and 2011 G500 rotors

wondering if all years of the S550 will work or if it’s only specific years.
Also wondering where is the best place to get the rotors.

I have a source for a pair of 2023 4 pot callipers locally which is what sparked this post

 

[EF1]

Here is your homework on S197 brake upgrade.

Huge brake upgrade for S197 chassis

Guys and Gals If you don't have $6000 on "magic" brakes here is a potential inexpensive (like anything is inexpensive) upgrade from either stock 4 piston 14" Boss Brembos OR 6 piston 15" GT 500 Brembos----------6 piston 15" S550 Performance Pack Brembos!!!! I am doing full chassis service on the...

trackmustangsonline.com

 

[Tim.ocon]

Here is your homework on S197 brake upgrade.

Huge brake upgrade for S197 chassis

Guys and Gals If you don't have $6000 on "magic" brakes here is a potential inexpensive (like anything is inexpensive) upgrade from either stock 4 piston 14" Boss Brembos OR 6 piston 15" GT 500 Brembos----------6 piston 15" S550 Performance Pack Brembos!!!! I am doing full chassis service on the...

trackmustangsonline.com

I believe I found my answer but then there is the question of if it’s even worth buying the 4 Pots or just buying the 6 pots. Only concern would be in the 6 pots will fit under my wheels in the front

 

[KazarS197]

I believe I found my answer but then there is the question of if it’s even worth buying the 4 Pots or just buying the 6 pots. Only concern would be in the 6 pots will fit under my wheels in the front

The 6 pots will not clear your gt500 wheels. I know you're on a budget. If the 4 pots are dirt cheap they're better than regular calipers. I don't know what is involved with a swap on those though. Guys have run the 4 pots. Maybe someone else can chime in on what's needed for the swap and positives and negatives about the 4 pots. You're also 150 ish pounds lighter than the V8 which is to your advantage with the 4 pots. If you can and do the swap, upgrade the pads front and rear otherwise you're kinda burning up cash and not utilizing the 4 pot capabilities.

 

[Tim.ocon]

The 6 pots will not clear your gt500 wheels. I know you're on a budget. If the 4 pots are dirt cheap they're better than regular calipers. I don't know what is involved with a swap on those though. Guys have run the 4 pots. Maybe someone else can chime in on what's needed for the swap and positives and negatives about the 4 pots. You're also 150 ish pounds lighter than the V8 which is to your advantage with the 4 pots. If you can and do the swap, upgrade the pads front and rear otherwise you're kinda burning up cash and not utilizing the 4 pot capabilities.

This is what I was thinking aswell. If I later get different wheels some day will I be able to use the same brake lines and rotors with the 6 pots?

is it worth upgrading rear callipers or just getting a set of performance pads for the back?

 

[KazarS197]

This is what I was thinking aswell. If I later get different wheels some day will I be able to use the same brake lines and rotors with the 6 pots?

is it worth upgrading rear callipers or just getting a set of performance pads for the back?

I'm thinking you could use the same stainless lines with both brembos. The 4 pot rotors are smaller. Many of us still run the OEM rear calipers with upgraded pads.