GT500 ABS Planning
This update covers GT500 ABS.
Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub.
Why ABS on a Cobra
First, modern technology brings a few car upgrades that just make sense. For example, anti-lock brakes and Traction Control come to mind.
However, these were not available in a 1965 Shelby Cobra. Likewise, neither was a Coyote 5.0 fuel-injected engine.
Because I opted for power brakes, brake pressure should improve. Still, I believe I will go for ABS as well.
In other words, ABS is just a smart thing to do with a 500HP car.
Next I researched a setup that will not break the bank. Also, it should keep me safe.
Thanks to johngeorge‘s post, the parts list gets simpler. Therefore many parts can be new. Meanwhile, you can source the ABS module for about 1/3rd the price of new.
Here are the components needed for the upgrade. Ultimately the list totals about $363.
GT500 ABS parts
| FR500S FPP FR500S Mustang | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qty | Part # | Price | Ext. Price | Description FR500S ABS (install description) |
| 1 | 7R3Z-2C215-C | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2007-2009 Ford Mustang GT500 ABS module 2C353-AB for $25 used + $15 shipping (HCU – ebay has item, connector on back not on side, do not buy newer year model) |
| 1 | WPT1356 | $67.65 | $67.65 | ABS Connector (relocate wire 10 to 6 and remove wires 20, 24, 34 & 39) |
| 2 | BLF-39C-5 | $40.32 | Tube nut fitting – 2 of 10M x 1.0 bubble flare to 3/16 line (5 pack) | |
| 2 | BLF-48C-5 | Tube nut fittings – 2 of 12M x 1.0 bubble flare to 3/16 line (5 pack) | ||
| 2 | BLF-46C-5 | Tube nut fittings – 2 of 12M x 1.0 bubble flare to 1/4 (6mm) line (5 pack) | ||
| 2 | BLF-23C | Adapter female 7/16 -24 inverted to male 3/8-24 inverted | ||
| 2 | BLF-13C-5 | 7/16-24 inverted flare nut for 1/4″ tube (5pack) | ||
| 1 | BLC-325 | $16.95 | $16.95 | 3/16 brake line 25ft – AGS Poly Armour Brake Line PAC-325 |
| 1 | BLC-425 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1/4 brake line 25ft – AGS Poly Armour Brake Line PAC-425 |
| 2 | BRAB-290 | $42.00 | $84.00 | Front wheel sensors (2 of them) |
| 1 | $45.00 | $45.00 | Front sensor mounts for FFR spindles – $45 made by Russ Thompson | |
| 2 | BRAB-406 | $24.70 | $49.39 | Wheel rear sensors (2015 IRS, 2 of them) |
| $363.30 |
Module choice before brake lines
Obviously you should decide this before laying out the brake lines. So I am doing a bit more research on the ABS module itself.
However, the M-2353-A is really hard to find. Besides that, it may be too much tuning for slicks anyway.
Therefore I hope I can find an M-2353-B, CA. Likewise, that module may work better for the street.
Also, here are some pics taken from johngeorge’s posts.
