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As Grant and Jim suggested, try changing to a high temp fluid like ATE and using Pagid Orange pads.
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what is the best standard cast iron brake kit for an 03 996 with 18 inch wheels? and is there weight savings with brembos or others? im interested in fronts only..rotors and calipers
You probably know this already, but your car came standard with Brembos. If you get the floating (2 pc) rotors, I believe you can save a few pounds. Do you track your car alot? If not, I might suggest keeping the stock brakes. Lots of BMW, Corvette, and Viper owners have spent thousands to get brakes like the ones on your car right now...
i guess i was thinking of upgrading to the next better brembos...im new to cars ( i race motorcycles for fun) and was curious about the brakes..i will be tracking the car a little...
Jason - There is a Brembo GT3 upgrade. It's a bit pricey, but they are bigger, lighter and better than stock. I urge you to track the car first and see what you think of the stock brakes though. My track is VERY tough on brakes and the 996 did great. Consider adding hi-temp fluid and track pads to improve track performance.
Here's a link to the GT3 brakes. Check out the Signature Brembo kit also on the same site.
<a href="http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProductName=GT3+Brembo+Brake+Kit&productid=103027&produ cttype=20" target="_blank">http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProductName=GT3+Brembo+Brake+Kit&productid=103027&produ cttype=20</a>
I can understand how you might think your braking is sluggish compared to a motorcycle...
thanks..it just seems a little mushy..and doesnt grab really hard even in comparison the the 2000 boxster i had...maybe pads are the issue. thanks for the help.
jason
As Grant and Jim suggested, try changing to a high temp fluid like ATE and using Pagid Orange pads. I think you'll see a big difference in the feel of the brakes. If the fronts are overheating at the track, you can also either add the GT3 cooling vanes or Cargraphic makes a kit.
Karl
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