I have been offered a complete set of near new GT3 brake calipers, discs, pads and brake lines for a really hot price. My brakes as they are seem fine for my use BUT I'm very tempted.

I could put my brakes up for sale and reap some of the cost. Is this a good idea?

 

Jimbo if u dont want them let me know as then I can put my 996T brakes on the Boxster

 

Ok, ok, I'll let you know. I told him yes on the spot but then I said I might do a bit of research first.

$2500 fitted with yellow pagid pads and race fluid.

 

$2500 with pads and no shipping from the states absolutely mad if u dont buddy

 

Kevin from UMW said I will need 997TT front rotors as the GT3 ones will not fit . I'll get more info.

 

Yes 350mm same as what I just fitted with spacers so i can run the standard 996T calipers.

I dont think you need the spacers with GT3 calipers though not really sure.

Pelican has a range of 350mm disc options in the 997T brake section.

Hound or krazy or anyone else who knows much about this than I hopefully will chime in and point you in the right direction.

Put them in the cupboard and fit once your current rotors have worn out.

 

from what i understand the gt3 front rotors won't fit a turbo unless the front spindles are changed. the rotor hat offset is to narrow for the angled spindles of a turbo. check and confirm before buying

btw you can get turbo calipers and rotors that fit without modification for not much more than the 2500$. 997 turbo is an upgrade and direct fit

 

hey Steve , 997turbo breaks fit 996 turbo without modification ?

 

Yes I have them on my turbo

 

Ok, thanks. Its at a Porsche indie shop, 'll ask a few more questions.

 

There is a set of mint condition 996Cup brake calipers on sale in the Cup car forum on Rennlist. They are asking $1600 for the fronts and $1000 for the rears. That's a great deal..

 

Are cup ones that much better than GT3?
Local GT3 ones incl pads, fitting & race fluid 2500AUD = 1782USD

 

you can reuse the rear turbo calipers and add a 10mm spacer and longer mount bolts. i think john may even have a set. then 350mm rotors front and rear from pelican for cheap or giro disc for about 2200$ 6 piston fronts,pads and your golden. all the brakes a street car will ever need.

 

Very good info, thanks Steve.

 

of course I'm sure you know that for a street car or just about any car that isn't driven at pwdrhounds level the factory 4 pot f/r is more than enough brakes for the car at most any power level with the right rotors and pads. of course the 6/4 has more bling (and mine were free so i jumped on them) but i would be hard pressed to pay for a caliper upgrade unless its a serious track rat.