Rick Lee

Before I get flamethrower rash for not using the search, let me clarify. My 18" Carrera 5 spoke wheels just fit with about a paint coat's width from rubbing my stock 993 C2 non-widebody, black calipers. So I'm just casually thinking about picking up a set of Big Reds, but don't want to get into endless modifications to make them fit.

I think I need spacers to make the bigger calipers mount to the wheel, correct? Then, are Big Reds any thicker, meaning in distance from rotor surface to the "PORSCHE" painted logo, than my stock calipers? If they are so much as a hair thicker than my stock calipers, I don't think they'll fit without getting hit by my wheels. So would I need wheel spacers then too?

Glen

What size waist do You have?

STLPCA

Randy M '96 Silver 993

They will fit no problem. I think since they are slightly farther from the center, the spokes come out a little. They are not even close to rubbing.

Here's how they look on my car!



I couldn't resist!

Best of Luck!

campbesl

DAMN! That's a good looking car!!!

Ooops. Who said that?

Bill Verburg

Big Reds are only bigger in the radial direction by ~10mm than 993 calipers. As Randy pointed out they sit further away from the axle where there is generally a bit more room.

Their advantage comes from the 322mm rotors vs. 304mm stock.

Martin S.

run 17" Cup 7" and 9" wheels...they fit too.

What a great opening for a beauty shot!!!



This shot is of the car with the M030 RoW suspension, before the PSS9s.

Rick Lee

Ok. So how much do the spacers run for mounting the calipers?

Martin S.

No spacers needed on my car...I know as I just removed the calipers, wheels, etc. to replace the rotors. Mine is a narrow body too.

Randy M '96 Silver 993

Mine is also a narrow body. They are direct Bolt on, once the rotors are changed. There are NO Spacers needed. They fit perfect with PLENTY of room. I can fit a sponge in between to clean the calipers. There is no chance of them rubbing.

Enjoy!

Rick Lee

Alright. I'm gonna do it!

Mike_A

.....me tooo.........

viperbob

Don't forget that if you are getting new calipers, you will also need new spiders for the larger pistons. That is if you use these to avoid squeal.

Rick Lee

I don't use the spiders. My brakes sing a little. Next time I have the wheels off, I'll try some anti-squeal paste on the backing plates. It worked like a charm on a friend's 993.

Martin S.

When I run stock pads without spiders there is little to no squeel. Now with Pagid, that is another story.