Steel Replacements for 997.1 GT3 PCCB`s

[Far Cough]

Looking to swap out my 997 GT3.1 PCCB`s to the 380mm steel replacements so just seeing if there are any second hand sets out there as people re mount the PCCB`s to sell the car. Not fussed whether Alcon or Performance friction etc etc. Thanks for looking.

[noneedtolift]

Have a used set of 380/350 steels (Manthey conversion) to fit PCCB calipers. Rotors will need replacing, at least the fronts, the rears may have 2-3 track days left in them. Will have to check though.

[C2'S'man]

YHM....

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[Far Cough]

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[s_mcneil]

There are 2 sets of 997 GT3 steel fronts on ebay and 1 set of rears, from Porsche-apart IIRC, I bought a set of 997GT3Cup rears from them and very impressed with service, price, speed and condition.

[doneitnow]

Changing the subject slightly, why do quite a few owners with PCCB swap them for steel ones?

[Far Cough]

Cheers for the replies.

They are changed because of the astronomical price of replacement carbon rotors that cant handle heavy track use.

[doneitnow]

Far Cough said:

Cheers for the replies.

They are changed because of the astronomical price of replacement carbon rotors that cant handle heavy track use.

Ok, so is it just with normal road use that they are supposed to last ages hence justifying their cost?

[iandews]

doneitnow said:

Ok, so is it just with normal road use that they are supposed to last ages hence justifying their cost?

+1

Would also like the answer to this. I was told they will last the life of the car (without heavy track use of course).

[Kidhaa]

Ur wheels stay cleaner for longer

[Far Cough]

s_mcneil said:

There are 2 sets of 997 GT3 steel fronts on ebay and 1 set of rears, from Porsche-apart IIRC, I bought a set of 997GT3Cup rears from them and very impressed with service, price, speed and condition.

Looked at those but they have the std drilled holes and from the pictures have already started to show cracking. I`m looking more for the Alcon or Performance friction stuff that is made for purpose with no holes.

[Far Cough]

iandews said:

+1

Would also like the answer to this. I was told they will last the life of the car (without heavy track use of course).

Correct but heavy track use will ruin them.

[Trev450]

Far Cough said:

Looked at those but they have the std drilled holes and from the pictures have already started to show cracking. I`m looking more for the Alcon or Performance friction stuff that is made for purpose with no holes.

Have to agree. For heavy track use grooved discs are far more durable than drilled.

[blade7]

I wonder if an insurer could refuse to pay out if PCCB's were replaced with steel, on the grounds you had reduced the braking performance ?.

[Magic919]

No way.

[drpep]

Really? It's a deviation from standard specification. If you didn't mention it to them, and insufficient brake efficacy was found to be a significant factor in an accident, I imagine a court of law would support that view.

That said, i'm not a lawyer. Kissed a trainee one once. That's another story however.

[Magic919]

Back in the real world it doesn't happen. Steel brakes would have to be faulty to contribute to an accident. Non-disclosure is another topic, not that it would provide sufficient grounds.

[Far Cough]

Meanwhile - back on topic

Fronts sorted , just need the rears now.

[Magic919]

The topic being your advert in the forum? Hmmm. Try the classifieds.

[Far Cough]

Magic919 said:

The topic being your advert in the forum? Hmmm. Try the classifieds.

I did and got no response. But thanks for keeping the topic updated