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Old 05-06-2014, 05:53 AM
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Hi,

My friend has a 996 Gt3 2004 with PCCB and is looking for steel replacements for worn out PCCB discs.

Are there direct replacements that fit from other Porsche models (Like 997TT, Cayenne, Panamera)?
We are looking for a cost effective solution so floating / aftermarket race discs are out of the question on this.

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Old 05-06-2014, 10:31 AM
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Some common selections,
Front:
996Cup fronts
996GT3 fronts
Cayenne 350mm fronts
997.1GT3 350mm fronts
Rear:
997TT rears
997GT3rears
997Cup
Panamera Turbo 350mm rear

I converted my GT2 to Cayenne ATE discs up front and 997.1GT3 rears.

Cheers,
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Thanks for the reply

So, we could fit:

997.1 GT3 350mm fronts OE numbers 99735140990 & 99735141090
997.1 GT3 350mm rears OE numbers 99735240502 & 99735240602

directly without adapters or such to a 996 Gt3 Gen2 with the original PCCB calipers ?

I think these would be the easiest discs to acquire.

Thanks!

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Exactly,
Direct bolt-up using the stock 996GT3 calipers and pads, the PCCB pads work really well on steel brakes IMO.
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Ok. Very good!
Because today we did notice that 997 Turbo front 350mm disc is different offset by maybe 2-3mm.
Rear supposedly is the same 997 Gt3 / 997 turbo.
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Yup the Turbo's run a different front offset then GT's.
Rear GT3/TT IIRC has a different part number but is essentially the same disc.
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Thanks for all your help! Appreciated
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I just did the conversion with 996GT3 fronts and 997TT rear rotors, it was a simple straightforward job.

Originally Posted by 993GT
Some common selections,
Front:
996Cup fronts
996GT3 fronts
Cayenne 350mm fronts
997.1GT3 350mm fronts
Rear:
997TT rears
997GT3rears
997Cup
Panamera Turbo 350mm rear

I converted my GT2 to Cayenne ATE discs up front and 997.1GT3 rears.

Cheers,



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