Brakes or struts?, Which way to go Options

[-JR-]

So I've got a dilemma.

For years I have been collecting parts for my 914-6 project that's underway right now.
I acquired a 911 front end clip. Came off an "SC car", but I think now it was a replica because of 3" caliper bolt spacing.
Later I acquired some 993 front calipers and then some 986 rears.


Now the dilemma...
My Boge struts are 3" caliper spacing but at least they are the pin type, not pinch.

No one makes 3" to Brembo front adaptors (that I've found and seems to be frowned on)

A little background, this is a 3.6L GT car build. These brakes are definitely over kill, but cool, much like the 3.6 and other retro mod improvements.

So do I replace the struts or the brakes?

I don't want to go away from the Brembo type calipers, but not stuck on the ones I have. Please no ATE brake suggestions.

What does the community think?

[eric9144]

I would suggest consulting with Eric Shea at PMB. But here’s my question. Will 993 and 986 calipers even fit on 3.5 struts and 914 trailing arms? Even with adapters? And will they fit under the wheels you want to use. Do you want the heavy rotors that fit those calipers? E-brake?

Yes, yes the do fit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

I second talking to PMB always for all things brakes.

There are adapters readily available to fit the Boxter brakes onto 914 trailing arms, here's the quick google example:
https://www.rsrproducts.com/product-page/re...per-adaptor-kit

These are 993TT brakes and they fit under 16" Fuchs. You do lose parking brake but might be able to do the 911 parking brake with the tangerine kit.

If I were doing it now I'd go Boxter brakes, it's kind of an easy button to modern braking.