upgrade s2 calipers
09-08-2009, 10:25 AM
#1
upgrade s2 calipers
on the s2, anyone know the following
What could you/or has been done to the standard caliper for upgrade
ad preferably a OEM part.
1> 968 calipers ?
2> other porsche model ?
3> would there be a noticable differance?
What could you/or has been done to the standard caliper for upgrade
ad preferably a OEM part.
1> 968 calipers ?
2> other porsche model ?
3> would there be a noticable differance?
09-08-2009, 10:40 AM
#2
Nordschleife Master
Answers:
1. 968 calipers (non- m030) are the same calipers.
2. 944 Turbo S or big reds are what you want
3. With stock 968 - no. With 968 M030, Turbo S, or big reds, most certainly.
1. 968 calipers (non- m030) are the same calipers.
2. 944 Turbo S or big reds are what you want
3. With stock 968 - no. With 968 M030, Turbo S, or big reds, most certainly.
09-08-2009, 12:55 PM
#4
came across this
STANDARD FRONT BRAKES: The standard front brakes on the 944 S2 are taken
directly from the '87 and on standard 944 Turbo. The pistons used in these
4-piston Brembo calipers are 36 and 40 mm in diameter (two each). The brake pad
width is 98 mm, the same as that of the famous original 911 Turbo (model 930).
The front rotors used with these standard calipers have a diameter of 298 mm
(11.73 in) and a thickness of 28 mm (1.10 in).
M030 OPTION FRONT BRAKES: A 944 S2 equipped with the very rare M030 Sports
Suspension option uses the same size front brakes as those used on the 1988 944
Turbo S or 1989 944 Turbo. These larger Brembo calipers first appeared on the
928 S4 so are routinely referred to as the "S4 brakes." The piston sizes are 36
and 44 mm and the corresponding brake pad width is a very substantial 132 mm.
The front rotors used with these "S4" calipers have a diameter of 304 mm (11.97
in) and a thickness of 32 mm (1.26 in).
M030 cars use different steering knuckles and hubs. Different knuckles are
required because the S4 caliper attaches using a radial mount as opposed to the
axial mount for the standard caliper. Different hubs are used to accommodate
the 4 mm increased thickness of the M030 rotor.
STANDARD FRONT BRAKES: The standard front brakes on the 944 S2 are taken
directly from the '87 and on standard 944 Turbo. The pistons used in these
4-piston Brembo calipers are 36 and 40 mm in diameter (two each). The brake pad
width is 98 mm, the same as that of the famous original 911 Turbo (model 930).
The front rotors used with these standard calipers have a diameter of 298 mm
(11.73 in) and a thickness of 28 mm (1.10 in).
M030 OPTION FRONT BRAKES: A 944 S2 equipped with the very rare M030 Sports
Suspension option uses the same size front brakes as those used on the 1988 944
Turbo S or 1989 944 Turbo. These larger Brembo calipers first appeared on the
928 S4 so are routinely referred to as the "S4 brakes." The piston sizes are 36
and 44 mm and the corresponding brake pad width is a very substantial 132 mm.
The front rotors used with these "S4" calipers have a diameter of 304 mm (11.97
in) and a thickness of 32 mm (1.26 in).
M030 cars use different steering knuckles and hubs. Different knuckles are
required because the S4 caliper attaches using a radial mount as opposed to the
axial mount for the standard caliper. Different hubs are used to accommodate
the 4 mm increased thickness of the M030 rotor.
I did this, got calipers cheaper what big reds costs.
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09-09-2009, 01:06 AM
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09-09-2009, 01:52 AM
#9
Nordschleife Master
09-09-2009, 12:44 PM
#10
yup , i did say "came across" and yes it was that site
thankxs
thankxs
09-09-2009, 12:48 PM
#11
Nordschleife Master
I'll ask again, why do you need to upgrade? Are you looking for Bling or stopping power. If the later, try bleeding the brakes and using more aggressive pads.