PCCB brakes onto a steel brake 996tt

[Porkster]

I've been offered a complete PCCB set up for my 996tt.
I'm not overly convinced that: 1) I really would benifit from it, 2) it would be worth the cost, 3) they are any good - seeing as they cost a shed load to replace and hear of them failing on the early cars.

The set is from a C4s of a similar year, the dealer who is getting the car in is unsure of the price in which to sell and I have no idea of what they are worth. The deal would be to p/x my steel set for the PCCB set.

My current steel set up has recently had the discs skimmed and the pads are pretty good, but I dont think the brakes are as good as they could be, the 330mm brembos on my Impreza had way more bite?

Any thoughts?

[theredbaron]

I would do it subject to cost of course. You get six pot calipers too, and there is a option I think to put steel discs on with the ceramic calipers.

[noneedtolift]

Did the same on my 997GT3RS - wasn't quite as simple as planned, as the 380mm calipers from the PCCB didn't fit the front uprights (apparently the 350mm caliper is located differently on the upright). I use steel discs on them though as I mainly use the car on track.

You should make sure it is not the same on the 996 (the front upright problem) - I fear that it might be.

[Porkster]

Did you need a caliper spacer then or new upright?
I've seen the spacers advertised that would allow me to use a bigger disc diameter and retain my 4 pot calipers.
Any idea on what would be a fair price to pay, not forgetting the trade in of my discs and calipers as they must have some worth?

[theredbaron]

I had a few sets made when I fitted 997 turbo discs to mine and used the original calipers. You need longer 997 turbo bolts. £70 to you

[NBTBRV8]

If you decide not to go ahead I could be interested. Please email me.