Brakes or struts?, Which way to go |
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Brakes or struts?, Which way to go |
-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? |
Justinp71 |
Nov 18 2023, 09:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,584 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
I did 3.5" struts with wilwood calipers and decent pads. On the track with good pads it braked insanely well, was almost addicting. Now running R4-S porterfield pads on the street and its about perfect. Have the same pads on the rear with 914-6 calipers. |
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