Brakes on Ebay -any expeince

[sgoldberg]

I came across these brakes listed on ebay they are listed as very simular to the "Brembo Big Reds" But are obviously an after market product. Does anyone know if these are considered good quality or just a cheap knock off?


Your thoughts and opinions please

Here is the link and the wording from the listing :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-PISTON-YELLOW-RACE-CALIPER-BRAKES-PORSCHE-911-993-944_W0QQitemZ270204974556QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 70204974556


*RARE* PAIR OF BRAND NEW "BIG YELLOW" STYLE CALIPERS!
This listing is for a set of 2 *YELLOW* Calipers with similar specs and fitment that you can find on OEM 993 and 996 Porsche vehicles.
WE GARANTEE ULTIMATE BRAKING PERFORMANCE
These calipers are intended to be used on Porsche cars, you can use it on early 911, 930, 944 and 928 by using appropriate rotors and adapters (when needed). We do not know the fitment for all cars and years, sorry.
Please note: This is not the OEM Porsche calipers by brembo, it is very high quality aftermarket calipers using best component and material.

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by sgoldberg

I came across these brakes listed on ebay they are listed as very simular to the "Brembo Big Reds" But are obviously an after market product. Does anyone know if these are considered good quality or just a cheap knock off?


Your thoughts and opinions please

Here is the link and the wording from the listing :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-PISTON-YELLOW-RACE-CALIPER-BRAKES-PORSCHE-911-993-944_W0QQitemZ270204974556QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 70204974556


*RARE* PAIR OF BRAND NEW "BIG YELLOW" STYLE CALIPERS!
This listing is for a set of 2 *YELLOW* Calipers with similar specs and fitment that you can find on OEM 993 and 996 Porsche vehicles.
WE GARANTEE ULTIMATE BRAKING PERFORMANCE
These calipers are intended to be used on Porsche cars, you can use it on early 911, 930, 944 and 928 by using appropriate rotors and adapters (when needed). We do not know the fitment for all cars and years, sorry.
Please note: This is not the OEM Porsche calipers by brembo, it is very high quality aftermarket calipers using best component and material.

The yellow ones appear to be 993RS/tt aka Big Reds. Just painted yellow.

[sgoldberg]

Agreed - So they seem to be a good brake setup than - also if I used these brakes would I have to change out my rotors? if so what size? I have a 1989 964 C4

Thanks for your help.

Originally Posted by Bill Verburg

The yellow ones appear to be 993RS/tt aka Big Reds. Just painted yellow.

[davisriley]

Check this thread out http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=381458 . He just did what you are looking to do, and it also links the article from pano. The only thing that would be different is the part about changing the master cylinder, as the c4's run a different set up, and don't need to be upgraded, as I have been told. Good luck.

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by sgoldberg

Agreed - So they seem to be a good brake setup than - also if I used these brakes would I have to change out my rotors? if so what size? I have a 1989 964 C4

Thanks for your help.

Yes, 322x32 front rotors are a definite requirement

C4 uses a 23.8mm m/c stock so no upgrade needed there

[sgoldberg]

Thank youl for all of your help!