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Old Mar 9, 2021 | 02:20 PM
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Hi RL,
i’m currently in the process of upgrading brakes on my 89 C4 to Big Red set up. 993 TT front calipers and 993 c2 rear calipers. Does anyone know if i should run 964 steel braided brake lines or 993 steel braided brake lines?
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Old Mar 9, 2021 | 02:59 PM
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Don't know the answer but drool..... those look tasty. Why the TT fronts vs. 993 C2 all around?
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Originally Posted by titleistaddict87
Don't know the answer but drool..... those look tasty. Why the TT fronts vs. 993 C2 all around?
thank you!
the turbo caliper is bigger, better stopping power.
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Old Mar 9, 2021 | 03:47 PM
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Why go steel braided vs OEM rubber? Many discussions on braided failures and no benefits over OEM - just wondering....
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Originally Posted by Baltic964Cab
Why go steel braided vs OEM rubber? Many discussions on braided failures and no benefits over OEM - just wondering....
BOTH choices have a failure point. One looks nicer than the other. I prefer the steel
braided look.
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Originally Posted by 911 jared
thank you!
the turbo caliper is bigger, better stopping power.
what size are those rotors? love the silver
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Old Mar 9, 2021 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by titleistaddict87
what size are those rotors? love the silver
i dont remember the size off hand, all i remember is these are oem 965 turbo front rotors, the rears are a 951 part # rear rotors.
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When I did the same conversion I used Rennline 964/993 Front Brake lines (part CS10) and 964 Rear Brake lines (Part CS13)
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@titleistaddict87 the 965 front rotors are 322mmx32mm.
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Oh, also, since I know you have a lot of wheels - depending on placement, wheel weights can hit the 993TT caliper on a 17" rim.
Spin the wheel and make sure everything clears after putting it on unless you want an awful noise and a scratched caliper.
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Originally Posted by spartansix
Oh, also, since I know you have a lot of wheels - depending on placement, wheel weights can hit the 993TT caliper on a 17" rim.
Spin the wheel and make sure everything clears after putting it on unless you want an awful noise and a scratched caliper.
thanks! I am taking the proper steps to make sure it clears.
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