Re: Big brake kit
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:32 pm
Just be aware not all 17inch wheels have enough clearance for 996 calipers, mine didnt
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Re: Big brake kit
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 11:17 pm
Those 996TT front calipers are tempting---does anyone here know if these fit under any 17" wheels, or are 18" wheels 100% necessary?
Re: Big brake kit
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 11:19 pm
They fit under some 17", but if you use 350 disc, 18 is the only option.
Re: Big brake kit
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:11 am
Thanks for the info, though there's always a possibility they may need refurbing. Which is something I could do to my original late turbo calipers I suppose. Do you know if the big red copies Lindsey sell are any good? I'm already running 18" Gemballa wheels.ealoken wrote: Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:11 pmhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334900382910 ... media=COPY
Plenty of options
Design 911 has adapters and discs.
Re: Big brake kit
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2025 9:12 pm
Hello, I have never seen or tested the copies, if they don't leak or flex while braking they should be ok.blade7 wrote: Tue Jun 06, 2023 3:11 amThanks for the info, though there's always a possibility they may need refurbing. Which is something I could do to my original late turbo calipers I suppose. Do you know if the big red copies Lindsey sell are any good? I'm already running 18" Gemballa wheels.ealoken wrote: Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:11 pmhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334900382910 ... media=COPY
Plenty of options
Design 911 has adapters and discs.
But a used 996tt set of calipers are 500-1000$ used.
Re: Big brake kit
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2025 5:37 pm
The calipers are likely Chinese-made Brembo replicas, often sold under brands like MEAT or JMP. Just confirm piston sizes match (usually 36/40mm). Cayenne discs are 330x32mm, so double-check rotor compatibility.
Re: Big brake kit
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2025 6:26 am
IMHO I would stick with Brembos and stay away from the Chinese made ones. 996/997 calipers are abundant, cheap, and very easy to rebuild if necessary.
Mike
Mike
Re: Big brake kit
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2025 4:22 pm
Agreed!Maruscmn wrote: Tue Aug 19, 2025 6:26 am IMHO I would stick with Brembos and stay away from the Chinese made ones. 996/997 calipers are abundant, cheap, and very easy to rebuild if necessary.
Mike