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04 986 non-S brake upgrade


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When I'm due for pads and rotors on my 2001 986, can I upgrade my non-S brakes to S size keeping the original calipers? I am wondering if the S caliper is actually different (bigger/better/etc) or just painted red??? Are they different on both front and back?

Thanks, Bob

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Depending on what you're doing, you can get a lot out of using the GT3 air scoops, high temperature fluid, and a better pad than stock. I also use Powerslot rotors with those things. If you're tracking the car, this will let you go a LOT deeper in the braking zones. I've thought about upgrading to a bigger rotor, but I haven't found an S that could go deeper than I could, mostly because of weight.

Start with this and see how you feel. Then, if you want to go for a bigger brake rotor setup, you can, and you have the extra cooling and ability to take even more heat in the fluid.

-Michael

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Thanks guys........... I don't race it or have reason to spend money on new calipers. Just thought that if the rotors and pads could be exchanged/upgraded to S specs, without doing calipars, it would be an inexpensive upgrade. So, I'll just forget the idea.

Bob

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