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Old 06-23-2024, 05:44 AM
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Anyone got an idea how to upgrade the 996 turbo brakes to look exactly like the gt2 pccb but with steel rotors?Basically more or less i just want the aesthetics because Ive done a gt2 front bumper and rear wing conversion and i want the caliper to be in the same position as the pccb ones, with the stock 997 turbo front and rear calipers but painted in yellow work fine? Do i need any sort of adapters? thanks
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If you're going to use the stock 996 front/rear calipers with the 997 turbo 350mm brake rotors, then yes, you need adapters. There are several companies that sell them.
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Originally Posted by docwyte
If you're going to use the stock 996 front/rear calipers with the 997 turbo 350mm brake rotors, then yes, you need adapters. There are several companies that sell them.
no im not looking for just a bigger rotor, i also want a larger calipers
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Then you need to buy 996 GT3 front calipers. You won't need spacers at that point for the front, but still will for the back as you'll reuse your stock 996 turbo calipers.
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Originally Posted by docwyte
Then you need to buy 996 GT3 front calipers. You won't need spacers at that point for the front, but still will for the back as you'll reuse your stock 996 turbo calipers.
GT3 rotors are 350mm vs the 330mm stock, no?
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Go PCCBs... spendy, but awesome.
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Originally Posted by QwikKotaTX
GT3 rotors are 350mm vs the 330mm stock, no?
996 GT3 front rotors are 350mm, but we need the 997 Turbo ones to get the proper offset. The 996 GT3 calipers bolt right on with no issues tho
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Don't forget your spare if you carry one. I've read the stock one won't fit over 350mm rotors. Many threads on the subject.
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Running the StopTech 380s


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Originally Posted by docwyte
996 GT3 front rotors are 350mm, but we need the 997 Turbo ones to get the proper offset. The 996 GT3 calipers bolt right on with no issues tho
Ok, thank you. I think mine has Cayenne rotors up front or something ridiculous.

Those brakes are wicked, BauerR.
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Why stop at 350 when you can do 380? These are for heavy lifting...


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Those look at 2" thick...
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Originally Posted by 2fcknfst
Those look at 2" thick...
34mm if they are the same as my 380s.
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1.5".....

Good for modulation of heat.



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