 Brakes or struts?, Which way to go |
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| -JR- |
  Nov 16 2023, 11:53 PM
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Life goes faster at 150MPH  Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 12-May 04 From: Victoria BC Canada Member No.: 2,055  |
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? |
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| burton73 |
Nov 17 2023, 03:09 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,539 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California 
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Shown is the front end for Mark. Sonners 2170 RAT Blue car at PMB that was going to be my V8 car, but I changed directions on it. Sent it all to PMB to finish the car. 914-4 a-arms with new rubber bushings, 911 Carrera hubs, 911 Carrera steering rack, turbo tie rods and new bearings and ball joints. Eric set it up with his Alpha calipers on 3 inch.
It is as clean as any I have seen and Eric says it is going to stop big time. Bob B Burton  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
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-JR- Brakes or struts? Nov 16 2023, 11:53 PM
Montreal914 Why not go with the Alfa Brembo or get some of PMB... Nov 17 2023, 12:49 AM
worn I am thinking that stepping back to the struts tha... Nov 17 2023, 09:21 PM mepstein I would suggest consulting with Eric Shea at PMB. ... Nov 17 2023, 06:19 AM BillJ :agree: Nov 17 2023, 06:22 AM infraredcalvin Another vote :agree:
Do it right, FWIW I have 9... Nov 17 2023, 06:54 AM eric9144
I would suggest consulting with Eric Shea at PMB.... Nov 17 2023, 11:03 AM -JR- Thanks guys!
As per some of the other comment... Nov 17 2023, 10:19 PM mepstein Alfa calipers have the same spacing and offset as ... Nov 18 2023, 06:04 AM Justinp71 I did 3.5" struts with wilwood calipers and d... Nov 18 2023, 09:11 PM |
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