NYCone

I've read all the threads about PCCB vs Steel. I lock my build tomorrow.

Rather than discussing tracking and unsprung weight, what are thoughts about desirability in the aftermarket. In essence, what car is more saleable in 2-4 years?

I don't think I'll feel a difference, or track the car - I believe the issue for me is the resale market down the road.

Apologies for reopening an old issue, but any thoughts are welcome.

orthojoe

I don't think either brakes make a difference in resale. You'll find people that prefer either.

Mech33

If I had to guess, I'd say that steel will have higher relative resale simply because folks don't have to worry about the PCCB being worn / needing replacement and potentially incurring a huge cost.

Mike in CA

18 months down the road, the extra money I spent on PCCB's is a non-issue and forgotten. OTOH, I love the feel of the brakes on the street and for autocross and the fact that they are lighter, make no dust, and look terrific. If I were buying a car for anything other than all out track use (given normal use PCCB rotors will last virtually the life of the car), as a buyer I'd be looking for a car with PCCB's based on my experience with them so far. Just my $.02.

odwa

I have steel and would never get again, the dust is a PITA for my white car!

24Chromium

Ahem... it's actually cast iron. A gentleman always says what he means, and means what he says.

997rs4.0

If you are looking 2-4 years down the road steels are the way to go. Good chance that the next owner would like to track a gt3 even though you won't. The steel brakes are fantastic and its fun to clean the wheels after every drive.

alevine

The fact that the PCCB's produce no brake dust is a game changer for me. They are amazing. I wash my car much less frequesntly as a result. I have PCCB's on my 997.2 Turbo and love them! Did not even consider steel when I ordered the GT3.

911Monte

+1. I'd personally be weary of carbons on a used car and not knowing if it was tracked and having to pony up for replacements a few months into ownership.

Superman32

PCCB won't give you 10K advantage over steel brake when you resell the car.
If a steel brake car with same mileage and 10K cheaper than PCCB I think most people will buy the car with steel brake.

NYCone

Dust is a factor, but I was also thinking about the luxury of different pads with cast Iron.

orthojoe

Stop using OEM pads. PFC11 and Ferodo DS1.11 leave minimal dust with my car.

Macca

I'm on endless MX72 now and also have used them on my 993 for 6-7000km now and they dust up about half as much as the factory OEM pads on both cars so I would concur with this...

Sloopy

I may be the exception but I very very much prefer PCCBs and would not buy a car without them.

Sloopy

I would not buy the steel braked car at any price.