Disc options for Mk1 GT3 with 6 pot calipers.

[johnfm]

My MK1 has already had the MK2 upgrade. Time for new discs. What are my options with the MK2 6-pot calipers?

[PolarExpress]

Generally either Performance Friction, Alcons, Brembos, or OEM (standard or Motorsport).

PF is the new kid on the block. Alcons and Brembos both well proven but more pricey. OEM don't last very long.

[johnfm]

Any supplier details / prices on the PF gear in the UK?

[996TT_STEVO]

Anyone comment on Performance Friction?

[PolarExpress]

No idea about PF discs myself, although I think Fearnsport are the suppliers. Worth giving them a call to find out. A few people here have them (Kurgen etc).

Each have their advantages/disadvantages.

Edited by PolarExpress on Monday 24th September 21:18

[Weltmeister]

PF stuff is excellent quality & value. Avail for most of the Porsche range.

Allan

ps I can get if reqd

[johnfm]

Hi Allan

Can you email me at jfrancas @ boltblue.com (remove the spaces, btw) with an idea of prices to supply front discs and rear discs (and any other paraphernalia if needed)

[Cheeko]

johnfm said:

My MK1 has already had the MK2 upgrade. Time for new discs. What are my options with the MK2 6-pot calipers?

Performance friction on the front with their direct drive floating bell and rotor set up, use their pad in both front and rear and use standard rear discs. Combine with Castrol SRF and braided hose and that is job done.....final. PFC are by far the superior choice over alcon, brembo etc. To top it all off its cheaper than the rest!! Fearnsport at Silverstone fit these to just about everything and get through a shed load of them with their customers, i use this set up and have absolutely no grumbles.

[porkeypig]

P/F front discs are about £600 the pair , P/F front pads about £240.Fearnsport have supplied & fitted to quite a few ph'ers cars,including changing from worn ceramics.

[Cheeko]

porkeypig said:

P/F front discs are about £600 the pair , P/F front pads about £240.Fearnsport have supplied & fitted to quite a few ph'ers cars,including changing from worn ceramics.

When getting rid of the rip off ceramics ther is a nice disc to go on the rear...................in the shape of 997 gt3rs. It goes straight on 350mm. Another of Fearnsports touches!

[m12_nathan]

If it is any help PF Disks for the CSL are about 40-50+vat more than the AP disks but are reported to last twice as long, I'm moving to them next time, nothing but good things said about them including people racing on them.

[996TT_STEVO]

shit! wish I known about these, I'm on the noisey Brembos, superb performance but boy are these loud

[johnfm]

Thanks for the advice chaps. Seem the PF discs/bells are about £300 per side for the front plus pads. I think the standard MK2 discs from Porsche are about that, so I may as well use the PF discs.

[DanH]

I've heard that PF pads release a lot of abrasive dust compared to Pagid RS19/29s. Anyone run both and able to comment?

[gfreeman]

Cheeko said:

johnfm said:

My MK1 has already had the MK2 upgrade. Time for new discs. What are my options with the MK2 6-pot calipers?

Performance friction on the front with their direct drive floating bell and rotor set up, use their pad in both front and rear and use standard rear discs. Combine with Castrol SRF and braided hose and that is job done.....final. PFC are by far the superior choice over alcon, brembo etc. To top it all off its cheaper than the rest!! Fearnsport at Silverstone fit these to just about everything and get through a shed load of them with their customers, i use this set up and have absolutely no grumbles.

I was going to say that!

New discs all round and new pads all round (standard Pork rear discs)cost about £1300 inc.

Have only done a day at Goodwood since but no adverse dust issues - I did treat my BBS unlaquered wheels with Rejex just in case but the results were no worse than RS29's.