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Use 986 2.7 front calipers as rears
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For example, Could I use the 986 2.7 front calipers as rears on the 996?
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Does any one have the spec of the caliper and discs for all the models of 996?
Both front and rear.
I am looking for the 996 / 986 s fronts which I know will fit, but I can’t seem to find much on the 996 rears. I have the complete rear suspension set up, just google isn’t helping me with what size the rear brakes calipers are.
I have a complete 2.7 986 as a parts car, I know the calipers are different, so I need to purchase the set.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Looking to get the complete spec list for all the different models of the 996 brake calipers.
I have a 996 c4 shell, but I am slowly collecting all the parts I need to rebuild, I have the front suspension of a 986 2.7 that I’m using to get it rolling,
I know I need the 996 / 986s front calipers, but any info on what rear caliper specs are, I cannot seem to find.
For example, Could I use the 986 2.7 front calipers as rears on the 996? What are the differences etc.
I know the C4S / turbo calipers need a different hub or adapter to make work with the front suspension, but what are the differences between the c4s calipers and the c4 standard ones?
Thanks in advance
Well first search for calipers came up with a rear caliper that supposedly fits most models from 1963 to 2005.
It’s only a comparable remanufactured caliper from ERA.
And only 2 piston vs 4 on eBay’s finding for rear 996 calipers.
Is that for both the front and the rears?
I’d be interested to know the difference between the front 986 2.7 and rear 996/986s, they look similar but there must be some differences
