New Product: Essex/AP Racing Front and Rear Complete Radi-CAL GT3 Brake Kit..finally!
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Just to confirm, your GT2RS PCCB replacement discs will fit the 19" wheels (I have the same wheels as these)..
I am also surprised the GT2RS Porsche PCCB calipers clear a 19" wheel. If anyone here could confirm, I will be all over these discs.
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Thanks for catching this, Jean. I'd love to know about the whole set up. Wheel/specific tires/brake combination. I'm using Girodisc rotors with OEM calipers and Ferrodo DS3.12 pads now on stock sized HRE wheels, but this setup would be an excellent evolution.
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These seem to be either OZ or Forgeline 19”.
I have them on the 991TT, 9” front and 12” rear ET 48 and 47 respectively. They’d fit a GT2, the front a bit inwards but not much. Pirellis I use are 315/705 rear and 275/675 front, same as these I think. So replacement discs would be a great way to fit the 19 wheels on the GT2.
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Gents,
I'll try to get the complete setup info from the owner. Thanks!
I'll try to get the complete setup info from the owner. Thanks!
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Mgr. High Performance Division, Essex Parts Services
Essex Designed AP Racing Radi-CAL Competition Brake Kits & 2-piece J Hook Discs
Ferodo Racing Brake Pads
Spiegler Stainless Steel Brake Lines
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2mm is a narrow window, but that is our recommended minimum clearance. We have lots of customers running with that type of clearance with no issues. That's about what I run on my Corvette track car. It's tight, but enough space. Thanks!
#308
That's also Brembo's recommended clearance but it's not enough. I got crap stuck between the caliper and wheel barrel and carved a nice groove in the wheel and damaged the finish on the caliper.
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It is nice to note the Essex/AP Racing complete front and rear kit saves 27.1 lbs from the unsprung weight of the 991 GT cars when compared to the iron stock brakes. This is a pretty big weight savings for the performance gained of having a better brakes system.
I have the full front and rear kit on my 991.2 GT3 RS and I can't say enough good things about the kit on the car. It is amazing with great feel and feedback from the pedal. I still need to get a few more laps under my belt at my home track of Road Atlanta to get the best feel for the system but in the 20 laps or so that I do do have at the track I can say this has been one of the best upgrades on the car. The pad selection with the calipers is so much better than what is available with the stock calipers. If you are considering a brake kit for your car to save your PCCB or to maximize braking compared to the stock iron brakes I would definitely recommend the Essex/AP kit.
I have the full front and rear kit on my 991.2 GT3 RS and I can't say enough good things about the kit on the car. It is amazing with great feel and feedback from the pedal. I still need to get a few more laps under my belt at my home track of Road Atlanta to get the best feel for the system but in the 20 laps or so that I do do have at the track I can say this has been one of the best upgrades on the car. The pad selection with the calipers is so much better than what is available with the stock calipers. If you are considering a brake kit for your car to save your PCCB or to maximize braking compared to the stock iron brakes I would definitely recommend the Essex/AP kit.
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First time bringing the RS out to Laguna last Saturday. Car is a beast. Beat my personal record (on an M3) second session in. Still have lots to learn to be able to drive it properly. Brakes were rock solid and super consistent.
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First time bringing the RS out to Laguna last Saturday. Car is a beast. Beat my personal record (on an M3) second session in. Still have lots to learn to be able to drive it properly. Brakes were rock solid and super consistent.
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Nap, glad the Essex AP kits I sold you were up to your expectations. Looks like you got "fogged out"? THat is the real curse of Laga Seca, but if you wait long enough it usually burns off.
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Nap, glad the Essex AP kits I sold you were up to your expectations. Looks like you got "fogged out"? THat is the real curse of Laga Seca, but if you wait long enough it usually burns off.
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It is nice to note the Essex/AP Racing complete front and rear kit saves 27.1 lbs from the unsprung weight of the 991 GT cars when compared to the iron stock brakes. This is a pretty big weight savings for the performance gained of having a better brakes system.
I have the full front and rear kit on my 991.2 GT3 RS and I can't say enough good things about the kit on the car. It is amazing with great feel and feedback from the pedal. I still need to get a few more laps under my belt at my home track of Road Atlanta to get the best feel for the system but in the 20 laps or so that I do do have at the track I can say this has been one of the best upgrades on the car. The pad selection with the calipers is so much better than what is available with the stock calipers. If you are considering a brake kit for your car to save your PCCB or to maximize braking compared to the stock iron brakes I would definitely recommend the Essex/AP kit.
I have the full front and rear kit on my 991.2 GT3 RS and I can't say enough good things about the kit on the car. It is amazing with great feel and feedback from the pedal. I still need to get a few more laps under my belt at my home track of Road Atlanta to get the best feel for the system but in the 20 laps or so that I do do have at the track I can say this has been one of the best upgrades on the car. The pad selection with the calipers is so much better than what is available with the stock calipers. If you are considering a brake kit for your car to save your PCCB or to maximize braking compared to the stock iron brakes I would definitely recommend the Essex/AP kit.
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Hi Jeff,
Is there a brake pad for this kit which is suitable for track use (high speed track with a number of big braking events, e.g. ~150mph down to ~40mph), but which can be used on the street safely and without being completely anti-social in terms of brake squeal? I have PFC01s in my earlier car (in-between track days) and the noise was incredible - I winced whenever I had to brake to a halt. Pedestrians would glare at me and little children would cry. Thank you.
Is there a brake pad for this kit which is suitable for track use (high speed track with a number of big braking events, e.g. ~150mph down to ~40mph), but which can be used on the street safely and without being completely anti-social in terms of brake squeal? I have PFC01s in my earlier car (in-between track days) and the noise was incredible - I winced whenever I had to brake to a halt. Pedestrians would glare at me and little children would cry. Thank you.