PCCB weight reduction?
04-20-2004, 08:35 AM
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I had a local shop do the work - they charged me $13,500 for the whole thing. I know the shop was working direct with Brembo - because this was the first install on a GT2 from what I've heard.
04-20-2004, 04:56 PM
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Mark:
Are you using 18" wheels?
Did you have to get special wheels to clear the calipers?
I've seen that Brembo recommends using 19" wheels with that kit.
Are you using 18" wheels?
Did you have to get special wheels to clear the calipers?
I've seen that Brembo recommends using 19" wheels with that kit.
04-20-2004, 05:06 PM
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I'm currently using fiske 18" profil 13's (8.5 x 18 front and 12 x 18 rears) They're 44.5 millimeter offset. Need a certain style center (profil) to clear the calipers.
Hope that helps.....
Hope that helps.....
04-20-2004, 06:00 PM
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Great !!!
Thanks a lot Mark.
That's exactly what I was looking for. A better alternative to PCCB.
I can sell my factory steel rotors, pads and calipers to any non 996-GT3 owner looking for an affordable brake system upgrade. Then I can buy the Brembo 15" kit front and rear.
The whole operation is cheaper than the $8150 PCCB, and the benefits are way better than going PCCB including weight, maintenance cost and performance.
Thanks a lot Mark.
That's exactly what I was looking for. A better alternative to PCCB.
I can sell my factory steel rotors, pads and calipers to any non 996-GT3 owner looking for an affordable brake system upgrade. Then I can buy the Brembo 15" kit front and rear.
The whole operation is cheaper than the $8150 PCCB, and the benefits are way better than going PCCB including weight, maintenance cost and performance.
04-21-2004, 10:00 AM
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Originally posted by adrial
Also it should be mentioned that a larger diameter rotor will generate less heat than a smaller rotor thanks to the increased leverage the larger rotor provides. This is assuming that you are asking the rotors to provide the same amount of braking force. This is likely only going to be the case at lower speeds where traction is what limits braking rather than the brakes themself.
Also it should be mentioned that a larger diameter rotor will generate less heat than a smaller rotor thanks to the increased leverage the larger rotor provides. This is assuming that you are asking the rotors to provide the same amount of braking force. This is likely only going to be the case at lower speeds where traction is what limits braking rather than the brakes themself.
04-21-2004, 12:33 PM
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Correct - same amount of energy is required to stop but it's dissipated over a larger surface area - the bigger disc can absorb more heat and also has more surface area to release the heat.
