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Bigbohr |
Dec 17 2004, 05:37 PM
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Superlurker Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 19-September 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 1,176 |
The size difference was so striking that I had to post a pic ...
On the left is a 914 front caliper, in the middle a 911SC front caliper and on the right a 944 Turbo front caliper. The 944 caliper can be modified to fit 911 struts. Despite its larger size, the 944 caliper seems to weigh significantly less than the 911 A caliper. I guess an S caliper may be lighter. Other advantage of the 944 caliper is that it is a 4 piston design. Attached image(s) |
Gary |
Dec 17 2004, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 744 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Mount Airy, MD Member No.: 134 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Have 911 struts modified to fit 944T calipers on my machine. There's pictures on this thread: Gary's 914. Wes Hildreth through Rich Johnson modified the mounting ears. Modifying the calipers is an option too... Stops on a dime. Installed a 19mm MC and replaced the proportioning valve with a T fitting. Now going with 911 carrera rear calipers with 911 ebrake setup too. Since that thread, Steve at Aircooled Racing has replaced the rotors and pads. Within a month or two of finishing....
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