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Old 05-11-2015, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by nungurenn
Joe, did adding the GT3 MC require any additional parts to upgrade or does it just bolt in?
Nope, easy and straight forward swap/bolt-in. The only difficult part is getting all of the air out of the brake lines after it's installed. It will take a few tries
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Originally Posted by orthojoe
Nope, easy and straight forward swap/bolt-in. The only difficult part is getting all of the air out of the brake lines after it's installed. It will take a few tries
Great. and is it the 997 or 996 GT3 MC?
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Originally Posted by nungurenn
Great. and is it the 997 or 996 GT3 MC?
997 GT3 MC

4 year old thread, but here is more info
https://rennlist.com/forums/987-981-...our-987-a.html
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Originally Posted by orthojoe
997 GT3 MC

4 year old thread, but here is more info
https://rennlist.com/forums/987-981-...our-987-a.html
Perfect, thanks
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Here's a good thread on the GT3 MC swap. https://rennlist.com/forums/987-981-...-cayman-r.html
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Originally Posted by f4 plt
I went the expensive upgrade and installed PCCB's and I could not be happier . The brakes are nothing short of FANTASTIC. No brake dust, superb stopping with great feel AND by reducing unsprung weight the car handles even better not only on spirited cornering (pronounced autocross) but in day to day street driving.

Anyone need a complete set of OEM iron brakes, front and rear off a Spyder? Over 60% wear remaining and includes calipers, pads, rotors, sensors etc.
If you are still interested in selling the calipers from you old set, let me know.
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Brembo has a dedicated track package for the 987 Cayman and Boxter using a heavy duty 355 x 32mm race disc which most cayman club guys use. Works perfect with the GT3 master as well. PM us for pricing.

It is a race caliper & has a hard anodized body, SS piston inserts, swing bridge for fast pad swaps and is perfect for track use if that is what you are looking for.

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Originally Posted by dgnmr2
If you are still interested in selling the calipers from you old set, let me know.
Sorry, but they are gone. When no one showed any interest I gave the entire package to s close friend that needed new brakes on his Cayman

I am still completely happy with my rather expensive upgrade as I could not be happier with the improved braking and handling that PCCB's offer
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upgrade?


from the write-ups about how special the 987 spyder is, I would think nothing should be changed, ever....


next you will want to put a 3.8 S motor in it... LOL.
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Originally Posted by blacksheepSpyder
upgrade?


from the write-ups about how special the 987 spyder is, I would think nothing should be changed, ever....


next you will want to put a 3.8 S motor in it... LOL.
Actually no the 3.4 is well balanced for the car. Great nimble daily driver and auto x car . I could not be happier with it
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I just did the GT3 MC upgrade on my 08 CS. I would recommend bench bleeding the MC to get the air out of the system. I tried using a bench bleeder kit (Dorman 13911 HELP! Master Cylinder Bleeder Kit) but it was SAE fittings. Use the correct fittings (12-1.0 mm tbc) if you can find them and use clear tubing to visualize the bubbles. I would also use flare nut wrench (11 mm tbc) for the brake lines. Joe
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Originally Posted by blacksheepSpyder
upgrade?


from the write-ups about how special the 987 spyder is, I would think nothing should be changed, ever....


next you will want to put a 3.8 S motor in it... LOL.
Brakes aren't perfect, the pedal is a bit mushy and doesn't "inspire confidence" when you really get on them. Otherwise the car is very special
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PCCB upgrade: http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...pyder_brakesUP

GT3 upgrade: http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKUGT3BMC.html

Note the skew numbers.

$10 more for the GT3 upgrade.m
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What did it cost in labor & parts to convert to PCCB's?

Originally Posted by f4 plt
I went the expensive upgrade and installed PCCB's and I could not be happier . The brakes are nothing short of FANTASTIC. No brake dust, superb stopping with great feel AND by reducing unsprung weight the car handles even better not only on spirited cornering (pronounced autocross) but in day to day street driving.

Anyone need a complete set of OEM iron brakes, front and rear off a Spyder? Over 60% wear remaining and includes calipers, pads, rotors, sensors etc.
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Originally Posted by KA MOTORSPORT
Brembo has a dedicated track package for the 987 Cayman and Boxter using a heavy duty 355 x 32mm race disc which most cayman club guys use. Works perfect with the GT3 master as well. PM us for pricing.

It is a race caliper & has a hard anodized body, SS piston inserts, swing bridge for fast pad swaps and is perfect for track use if that is what you are looking for.


What the pricing on that setup?


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