Brake Upgrade for GT3RS
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Brake Upgrade for GT3RS
I have the steel brakes (350mm front) on my 2007 GT3RS, and if I wanted to upgrade to 380mm steel brakes in the front, would I have to replace the calipers? and is this a worthwhile upgrade?
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Considering the RS brakes are already some of the best on the market I would wonder why, aside from aesthetics, you would see the need to upgrade.
That being said, I'd spend the money on suspension upgrades. But, to each their own.
That being said, I'd spend the money on suspension upgrades. But, to each their own.
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Pccb equipped cars came with a 380mm front rotor and a different upright Which makeshift think it is not possible
However, if you wanted to go with the fully bad *** brembo gtr kit, it will only work with the .1rs steel brake uprights
I agree with the previous poster - stock brakes with the right pads and fluid are more than adequate... I would put the money into suspension or gearbox
However, if you wanted to go with the fully bad *** brembo gtr kit, it will only work with the .1rs steel brake uprights
I agree with the previous poster - stock brakes with the right pads and fluid are more than adequate... I would put the money into suspension or gearbox
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Changing out some of the best brakes in the world would only serve to make you look like a guy with more money than brains. 
You might notice a slight improvement in braking from 160+ mph and using sticky racing tires. Like the guy from ING bank says so well: "SAVE YOUR MONEY"
You might notice a slight improvement in braking from 160+ mph and using sticky racing tires. Like the guy from ING bank says so well: "SAVE YOUR MONEY"
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with 380mm brake, 18" wheel is very very limited & expensive, i prefer to have the 350mm setup to keep cost down. I have the PCCB and they are not the best brake in terms of braking performance (friction). The only good thing is i never worry about change brake fluid, never fade.
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with 380mm brake, 18" wheel is very very limited & expensive, i prefer to have the 350mm setup to keep cost down. I have the PCCB and they are not the best brake in terms of braking performance (friction). The only good thing is i never worry about change brake fluid, never fade.
finding track wheels to clear 380mm rotors in PITA unless you go with custom wheels.. wish mine come with steel as i don't track my pccb anyways
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