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Chaps..
Think I need new brakes ...
The car had a recent remap and have had a few brown trouser moments, more due to the fact that the discs and pads are a bit worn.... but I am using this as the excuse for "a bit more brakes"
I have already upgraded to gt3 4 pot calipers with 965 351 046 discs (322 x 22)... All fitted perfectly.
My new calipers are GT3 6 pots (996.351.432.30). I measured them up and they appear to be the same bolt fixing points and width as the 4 pot, just longer.. so my custom brackets will still do the job. Clearance under my 18" Cup Wheels will not be a problem.
So here is where I need some expert advice.
- Anyone done this before and can I go for bigger discs to get more brake torque ?
- I am planning to use 350 x 34 discs but the center line of the disc needs to be the same as the existing 322 x 22 discs. From my calculations I need a top of bell to center of disc dimension of 61mm, 1mm less than the 322 x 32 disc. So, Can anyone tell me if there is a standard porsche disc which will fit or am I better to have custom bells and rotors made ?
- If I go for the custom bell / rotor route, where can I get them and what would be the approx cost ? Is floating better than solid for the road ?
- The Calipers need to be fitted with new seals, is there a rebuild kit available for these calipers? Where is the best place to buy ??
- What pads do I need to order, the calipers came without them ?
Sorry for all the questions but you could save me a lot of time (and money) if I can avoid the trial and error approach to this problem...
Appreciate any advice you can give..
Paul
Think I need new brakes ...
The car had a recent remap and have had a few brown trouser moments, more due to the fact that the discs and pads are a bit worn.... but I am using this as the excuse for "a bit more brakes"
I have already upgraded to gt3 4 pot calipers with 965 351 046 discs (322 x 22)... All fitted perfectly.
My new calipers are GT3 6 pots (996.351.432.30). I measured them up and they appear to be the same bolt fixing points and width as the 4 pot, just longer.. so my custom brackets will still do the job. Clearance under my 18" Cup Wheels will not be a problem.
So here is where I need some expert advice.
- Anyone done this before and can I go for bigger discs to get more brake torque ?
- I am planning to use 350 x 34 discs but the center line of the disc needs to be the same as the existing 322 x 22 discs. From my calculations I need a top of bell to center of disc dimension of 61mm, 1mm less than the 322 x 32 disc. So, Can anyone tell me if there is a standard porsche disc which will fit or am I better to have custom bells and rotors made ?
- If I go for the custom bell / rotor route, where can I get them and what would be the approx cost ? Is floating better than solid for the road ?
- The Calipers need to be fitted with new seals, is there a rebuild kit available for these calipers? Where is the best place to buy ??
- What pads do I need to order, the calipers came without them ?
Sorry for all the questions but you could save me a lot of time (and money) if I can avoid the trial and error approach to this problem...
Appreciate any advice you can give..
Paul
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