Brake upgrades? What do you use? Options

[TorqueJunkie]

I have a 1973 914/6 conversion with 2.4 L engine(being rebuilt now), and I am running the Alloy "S" brake calipers up front. I am looking to upgrade the front brakes. Boxster calipers are cheaper than the Big reds and a bit smaller as I would like to run a 17" wheel or smaller.

Anyone have the boxster calipers installed? Which rotors did you use? Adapters?

I have an old set of Bremtek calipers that I might use if I can find some seal kits for them still.

New to these forums, but love all the stuff on this site...especially all the racing pics

[campbellcj]

Depending how extreme your car is, and your use for it, the S caliper setup may be just fine. Regardless, you will not want to go any bigger in front without doing something in back as well.

You are most likely adding significant unsprung weight with any brake upgrade, so that also needs to be taken into consideration.

I don't need a setup as wild as Terry's since I have much less grip and aero and weight, but I may go to a Boxster setup when I add flares and go somewhat wider on tires. Right now I have a 911SC "A" caliper setup which is the same as your "S" calipers except steel vs. aluminum. It works very well on my narrow-bodied car.

[stewteral]

Depending how extreme your car is, and your use for it, the S caliper setup may be just fine. Regardless, you will not want to go any bigger in front without doing something in back as well.

You are most likely adding significant unsprung weight with any brake upgrade, so that also needs to be taken into consideration.

I don't need a setup as wild as Terry's since I have much less grip and aero and weight, but I may go to a Boxster setup when I add flares and go somewhat wider on tires. Right now I have a 911SC "A" caliper setup which is the same as your "S" calipers except steel vs. aluminum. It works very well on my narrow-bodied car.

Hey Campbellcj,

You have a good point that you don't NEED as much braking as I have (if there is such a thing as TOO MUCH braking), but my real message is how much Bang-for-the-Buck you get with these Wilwood products. Pricing is so good because the brakes are used by several stock car classes all over America and thus high volume production and price competition.

BTW: The calipers are aluminum and lighter than the originals, while the rotors are mostly air, mounted to aluminum hats. I haven't weighed old vs new, but would guess I'm weight neutral after the upgrade.

Regardless, Enjoy your car & good luck with your competition.
Terry