Re: [T3] porsche break on a notch

[Matt Sanderson <MRSanderson@telus.net>]

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I want to use the 'big red' 993 brakes, i would like to have 4 wheels 
disc's if possible. I would like to use the Carrera cup wheels, they 
are 17' -7 and i might go 17'-8 or 9s in the rear.

Matt Sanderson


On 27-Mar-05, at 6:17 AM, BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 3/27/05 4:40:07 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> MRSanderson@telus.net writes:
>
> << I was wondering, what has to be done in order to have porsche brakes
>  installed on a 65 notch? thanks for the help
> > >
>
> What kind of Porsche brakes are you planning on using? Are you 
> planning on
> going 4 wheel disc's? You could go with 914's for the rear, but then 
> you run
> into the same problem everyone else does with rear disc kits, that the 
> parking
> brake cable is either too long or too short, depending on the kit. 
> Some have
> found that the t-3 cable can be re-worked (shortened up and a new end 
> installed)
> to work with the rear disc kits or 914 calipers. This would probably 
> be the
> best route to go, but you'd have to find a cable shop to have the work 
> done. For
> the front, you could have the stock t-3 rotors redrilled to the Porsche
> pattern, then you'd be all set. Have you decided on which rims you're 
> going to use
> yet? I'm only asking, because you'll have to watch the back spacing / 
> offset.
>
> Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
>        71 Square, now a 2 seat Roadster, pics can be seen at;
> http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2977
>
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