A/M calipers to wide versions

[GMR911]

Hi, Just interested if A and M calipers can be converted to their Carrera wide versions inorder to accept Carrera rotors. If so has anyone done this and parts needed and procedure, Thanks Jerry

[Bill Verburg]

If you can get the parts yes it can be done. The seals are available but I don't believe that the center piece is a separately available item. Used wide A and M are very commonly available.

[GMR911]

Bill, thanks for responding. You are probably right that it is probably easier to buy used Carrera calipers. One thought I did have was to use my existing rear M calipers with Carrera front calipers and rotors. however I thought it may be helpful if I could widen the my rear M caliper, use carrera rotors in the back also. This set-up would not require a PV because the rear pistons would retain the smaller size. My 77 911 is going to need brakes soon and just thinking of some non radical alternitives. I like the idea of having the thicker rotors. Thanks Jerry

[Bill Verburg]

The rears are much less stressed than the fronts. For a reasonably light car the Carrera front rotors and calipers with the stock 911/SC rear sets is a good inexpensive upgrade.

You are correct no p/v