996 GT3 callipers - what do I need to fit R32 GTR?

[Ronin 09]

I can get a set of Porsche GT3 callipers from a 996, what do I need to do to fit them to my 32GTR?

Questions include:

1. can I use them with the 16's?

2. can I adapt them to the existing discs?

3. will I need a adapter bracket, and where can I get them?

4. anything else?

I need some help because it seems that alot of skyline guys have done a porsche calliper conversion on their cars

Cheers in advance

[SteveL]

I can put you onto someone in Melbourne that will be able to help - he's a specialist machinist that has fitted Porsche calipers to 240Z/260Z and does work for local performance specialists. PM if you want details.

If I remember correctly these calipers are radial mount and you'll definately need an adaptor bracket. I suspect they are also designed for bigger discs and wheels

[N I B]

Easy job , as they are radial mount but use a set of V spec rotors or R33GTR ( Same)

Steve newing at speedtechnology can help you with this job.

03 98735400.

[Ronin 09]

Thanks Steve(s)!!

Steve-SST - will I need bigger rims then?

and does anyone know if I will need to change master cylinder etc?

Will give Steve (!) Newing a call this week

[fatz]

where did you get the calipers and how much were they?

[GTRman1992]

Does changing the front callipers to the bigger ones effect the ABS or the brake bias ?

[Roy]

Id be amazed if you could use them on std R32 GTR rotors and fit them inside the std 16" rims.

17s and 330mm rotors are minimum form what i have seen and combined would probably give better braking performance then the caliper alone (But wouldnt those calipers look Boss!)

Perhaps the money is better off being spent on some better quality rotors and 17" rims, then if you can still stretch the dollars or find that your lacking brakes (doubtful) then look at calipers.

That said im with you, i want some big calipers just because they look tough:)

[Duncan]

yes they fit straight under 17" rims (close but they fit) over the gtr brembo rotors.

They bolt straight up once you remove the brake backing plate thingy.

[Ronin 09]

Id bve amazed if you could use them on std R32 GTR rotors and fit them inside the std 16" rims.

17s and 330mm rotors are minimum form what i have seen and combined would probably give better brakign performance then the caliper alone (But weouldnt those calipers look Boss!)

Perhaps the money is better off being spent on some better qulaity rotors and 17" rims, then if you can still tratch the dollars or find that your lacking brakes (doubtful) then look at calipers.

That said im with you, i want some big calipers just because they look tough:)

Yeah, I will be going for some bigger rims, probably in an 18... but in time.

Just thought I'd try and be lazy for the time being and squeeze them under the stockers

No real point getting them and having them sit in the garage for a year, so will probably just source some when I get some bigger rims

Thanks guys

PS my mate sourced some for me... don't know where from sorry

[Roy]

Ill take them if your mate can still source them and the price reasonable

[Ronin 09]

Ahh Roy, I just checked and they've sold them...

Will keep my 'ear to the ground' for another set and PM you if any come up