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Manufactured by Brembo to Porsche spec ... (m) (archive)

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Posted by David Zeckhausen on June 01, 2001 at 13:03:29:

In Reply to: Thought Porsche brakes are made by Brembo's posted by Mike E. on June 01, 2001 at 12:38:04:

(posted from: (198.139.117.130))

... including some patented Porsche features that Brembo can't use on stuff they OEM to other car manufacturers or their own kits.

So a Porsche caliper and a Brembo caliper are not exactly the same thing.

Dave Z.

Follow Ups:

Dave, c'mon they are the same ... Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 14:42 6/01/2001 (4)
- Nope ... (more) (lots more) David Zeckhausen 19:42 6/01/2001 (3)
  - I think it is just you an me now ... Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 21:11 6/01/2001 (2)
    - i'm watching this thread! JFrench 01:38 6/02/2001 (1)
      - lol jfrench - Iam glad at least someone is watch'n Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 12:37 6/02/2001 (0)
Did you get 4 or 6 pot pistons? Mike E. 14:04 6/01/2001 (13)
- 4-piston calipers. The latest high-tech ... (m) David Zeckhausen 18:09 6/01/2001 (12)
  - the rear is a 996/boxster S - no? Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 21:12 6/01/2001 (3)
    - No. It's the 993TT rear calipers w/28mm pistons. David Zeckhausen 09:00 6/02/2001 (2)
      - ah - cool! Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 12:40 6/02/2001 (1)
        
        Yup! It's 'cause the 540i is heavier than M3. David Zeckhausen 13:46 6/02/2001 (0)
  - Yup, heard about the carbon kevlar rotors Mike E. 18:18 6/01/2001 (7)
    - Damn if the twin calipers don't slow you down..... kiss your ass goodbye. RevHigh 07:30 6/02/2001 (6)
      - twin calipers - one is for e-brake! Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 12:41 6/02/2001 (4)
        
        I've seen twin calipers when the wheel diameter... David Zeckhausen 14:36 6/02/2001 (1)
        
        looks interesting, what is the contact info? Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 16:07 6/02/2001 (0)
        
        on the front? RevHigh 12:56 6/02/2001 (1)
        
        haven't seen that, which car? sounds cool! Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 16:04 6/02/2001 (0)
      - It's all about brake fade :-) been there done that Button Willow race track 12:04 6/02/2001 (0)

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