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> Which rear brakes for my /6?
tornik550
post Oct 26 2015, 05:37 PM
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I have wide A front calipers for my /6. I am trying to figure out which rear calipers I should use. I want to retain the use of an emergency brake. I plan on using my car for spirited street driving.

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Stock 914/4 rear calipers

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Ferrari 308, 914/6gt rear calipers
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post Oct 26 2015, 05:45 PM
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I would keep the ones you have till you could find some 6 ones.
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post Oct 26 2015, 06:07 PM
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I should clarify that I already have Ferrari 308 and 914/4 rear calipers
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post Oct 26 2015, 06:20 PM
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308 should be the same as the 914-6 if my memory is correct. The bleeder is different but I can not remember where.
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post Oct 26 2015, 06:23 PM
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Bleeders end up being at the bottom on the 308 calipers, but they are vented. I would go 308, it you have them. Bleeding just gets a little tricky.
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post Oct 26 2015, 06:34 PM
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got mine from PMB Performance


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post Oct 26 2015, 07:48 PM
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Send your 308 calipers to PMB performance he'll put the bleeders in the right place and make an awesome set of brakes for you
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post Oct 27 2015, 08:13 AM
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The 308 calipers will retain the proper factory 1.6:1 bias ratio with the 48mm pistons of the Carrera fronts.
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post Oct 27 2015, 09:33 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I have the wide A in front with 308 calipers in rear. Just need to drill those 308 calipers for new bleeders. Works bitchin!
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post Oct 29 2015, 05:34 PM
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Where did everyone find their 308 calipers. I have had no luck.

Thanks

David
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post Oct 29 2015, 05:50 PM
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Where did everyone find their 308 calipers. I have had no luck.

Thanks

David

Used to be easy, now it's not. Ferrari 308 prices have risen like 911's. There no longer being parted out.
I would buy pmbperformance 914-6 replicas.
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post Oct 29 2015, 08:06 PM
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I called a local Italian repair shop. He had a pair sitting around. $200. Paid a machinist to drill new bleeder holes. PMB for rebuild kits.
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