Carrera vs. Carrera S brakes
11-17-2020, 01:20 PM
#31
Rennlist Member
I’m in need of discs also as per my Indy....they were resurfaced about 12,000kms ago. So what about this as a plan....upgraded S calipers bought used and shipped.....new S discs from local Porsche parts and I think I saw somewhere someone using a factory pad from the GT3....
Do you find a noticeable increase in braking power on yours now after you’ve had them a while compared to stock?
Do you find a noticeable increase in braking power on yours now after you’ve had them a while compared to stock?
I upgraded mine for two reasons:
1. It was time to replaced pads & rotors front and rear. I found a set on a great deal from another Rennlist member who upgraded to PCCB. They had less than 1500 miles so basically new. It made financial sense.
2. I track my car. For street the base brakes are more than capable.
11-17-2020, 02:53 PM
#32
Burning Brakes
The guy who helps set my car up for the track recommended going to six piston up front. I like breaking capability more than HP on the track (street too) I think the difference is more about heat and longevity on the track. My base breaks lost stopping power after a few laps. Changing out fluid certainly helped. Day to day street driving there is no real difference. The base brakes are actually surprisingly good.
I upgraded mine for two reasons:
1. It was time to replaced pads & rotors front and rear. I found a set on a great deal from another Rennlist member who upgraded to PCCB. They had less than 1500 miles so basically new. It made financial sense.
2. I track my car. For street the base brakes are more than capable.
I upgraded mine for two reasons:
1. It was time to replaced pads & rotors front and rear. I found a set on a great deal from another Rennlist member who upgraded to PCCB. They had less than 1500 miles so basically new. It made financial sense.
2. I track my car. For street the base brakes are more than capable.
Going fast is optional (more HP).
Stopping is mandatory (if not - you crash).
11-17-2020, 04:45 PM
#33
Rennlist Member
Anyone else go to Turbo brakes or 380mm rotors? I really wish the AP J hook or Girodisc kit went to 380mm instead of 350mm... If I am going to spend the money, and we have same caliper as GT3 in front, we might as well use GT3 sized rotor too.
11-17-2020, 05:29 PM
#34
Burning Brakes
https://www.carid.com/brembo/gt-seri...m2-9040a5.html
https://www.carid.com/brembo/gt-seri...p2-9036a5.html
AP Makes them as well - 6-piston 380mm disc front and 4-piston 380mm rear.
https://www.essexparts.com/ap-racing...-boxstercayman
https://www.essexparts.com/essex-des...91-997-718-981
I do believe that Essex has a sale going on right now, which would save about $800 off the AP setup.
I'm not sure what Porsche parts would cost for GT3 calipers and rotors.