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Caliper help!, Sizes and upgrades |
camgraves3113 |
Jan 9 2018, 09:56 PM
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Graves31 Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 8-January 18 From: canton CT Member No.: 21,773 Region Association: None |
I just had a question, as i am new to my 1973 porsche 2.0 914. I am 18 and sorry if this is a dumb question but what size calipers can i buy and how do i know of they fit? I dont wamt the stock calipers and i would love to find a brembo or wilwood pair that fits the brackets and improve braking power. Again i am sorry if this is simple and dumb but i cant find/understand what i have read on this specific topic so far. Thank you so much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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Mueller |
Jan 9 2018, 10:42 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I think Volvo 200 series 4 pot calipers have the same spacing, however they are cast steel and heavy and have a funky twin fed system.
For stock /4 calipers no kits that I know of. Rotors are too thin for most "upgraded" alloy calipers due to them being designed for wider rotors. Break out the tape measure and CAD and design something (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
mgp4591 |
Jan 9 2018, 11:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,382 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
I think Volvo 200 series 4 pot calipers have the same spacing, however they are cast steel and heavy and have a funky twin fed system. For stock /4 calipers no kits that I know of. Rotors are too thin for most "upgraded" alloy calipers due to them being designed for wider rotors. Break out the tape measure and CAD and design something (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The Volvo 4 pot calipers do have the same spacing and bolt right on... except you need a taller and thicker rotor which is only available for the 5 lug conversion. Last but not least - 13 lbs each, loaded. Ouch... |
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