GT3 master cylinder on the cheap?

[IknowJoseph]

I've read that fitting a GT3 brake master cylinder to a 996 C2 will give a noticeable improvement to brake feel and peddle action. This is something I'd like to try next time I'm having my brakes looked at.

Genuine items are pretty pricey: http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod129444/Brake-Mas...

I've heard that there's an Audi item that's identical apart from the fact it's made of cast iron rather than alloy. It's for a 1.8T car, amongst others. On eBay it's here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brake-Master-Cylinder-10...

Question is: What's the part I can order from GSF if I'd rather get it with one of their discounts? I think it's this one, but can anyone confirm: http://www.gsfcarparts.com/652vg0500?

With this weekend's offer it gets another 35% off the price, but is it the right one? They seem to be available with or without Audi's ESP - I'm guessing I want without?

Thanks.

ETA, sauce: http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=104878&si...

Edited by IknowJoseph on Saturday 14th November 00:09

[IknowJoseph]

Bump anyone?

I got emailed a 35% off code today, but I don't really want to call and ask for "you know, the Audi part that's almost the same as the GT3 one that I can fit it to my C2? No, my reg number won't help".

[IknowJoseph]

I presume that VW AG decide that they need a master cylinder built to specified dimensions, to move a known amount of brake fluid about, and design one part to fit all the cars they make. The Audi ones get cast in something heavy and the GT3 ones are a bit more fancy, otherwise it's all the same. Still, if it's enough to operate the brakes on a 2 tonne barge it should stop my little C2 OK

Thanks for the TRW tip, I'll have a look.

[IknowJoseph]

Dan911 said:

What is the GT3 MC part number?? I might get one for my CR

99635591050 according to the Design911 link above.

[IknowJoseph]

anonymous said:

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Gotcha. Apparently the 997 part won't fit a 996, so any help in that direction greatly appreciated.