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05-19-2011, 02:30 PM
#16
Still plays with cars.
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05-19-2011, 02:30 PM
#17
Still plays with cars.
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05-19-2011, 03:44 PM
#18
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Bob's right. First thing I noticed coming from my 993.
05-19-2011, 04:35 PM
#19
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PCCBs are not worth the added expense. On the road you will never feel the difference in unsprung weight in a 3600 lb car. On the track .. see all the threads about guys changing to steel. While you're at it, ask the parts guy how much each rotor costs as a replacement. Hold on to something while he answers
No additional value at resale.
No additional value at resale.A heavy cast iron brake rotor represents a considerable amount of mass that must be accelerated when the car is accelerating, and slowed down when the car is being slowed down. It also represents a resistence to changing the car's direction when turning. Then there is the negative impact on ride/handling that results from the suspension having to deal with these heavy rotors.
Removing say 100lbs of weight at the four corners with lighter braking hardware is not the same as removing 100lbs of weight from the car.
The presence of PCCBs simply makes the car more responsive, which is what one wants from a sports car. One could argue that a Porsche sports car sans PCCBs is not a complete sports car.
For street use I do not get a sense PCCBs are fragile or problematic and I would not be scared of running them on a street car.
In fact, I don't think I'd be scared to run them on the track. But I would certainly read up and learn all I could about how to use the brakes properly to avoid damaging them from misuse and what precautions to take should the car end up in a gravel trap.
Anyhow, as with most if not all options PCCBs are up to the individual.
Sincerely,
Macster.
05-22-2011, 10:56 AM
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PCCBs are a great option. I only notice a lack of bite after a car wash but in the rain they are superb. When l looking for a TT I always look for the PCCBs. They are great value and you don't pay for them on used. No dust, no rust, no fuss...
