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outlaw brakes
Any thoughts on best brake system for outlaw 356 B T5 with 130 hp engine? I know that the original drum brakes are appreciated by many but I would prefer to move to discs, preferably 2 piston. Would consider all options, including non standard or non porsche solutions. Thanks!
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Re: outlaw brakes
There was a recent thread where people were relating their experiences with add-on front disc set-ups - within the last month ...
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Re: outlaw brakes
thanks greg, yes, I believe this viewtopic.php?p=427891#p427891 is the thread you refer to. there are several front disc conversion kits but, if i'm not mistaken, all have single piston calipers. also looking to go for discs all round. thanks
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Re: outlaw brakes
I`d go with a stock rebuilt 356C brake system.....you don`t need more......plenty of wheel choices.
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Re: outlaw brakes
I think you’re right Adrian - they are all single piston/floating caliper that I’ve seen. If you want to retain the 205mm wheel bolt pattern, one of these kits might supply you with 90% of the parts and then find a multi-piston caliper. I’ve seen kits with aluminum hubs and others with cast iron, which has to weigh a ton, I put the kit from CB vw parts on my beetle and it works ok - it increases the track by about 24mm as well.
Are you planning to do front and rear discs, or just fronts?
Are you planning to do front and rear discs, or just fronts?
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Re: outlaw brakes
What’s nice about the C setup is they’ve already got the front/rear balance figured out. Most modified brakes consist of whatever looks cool, with no testing or computations.
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Re: outlaw brakes
hi Greg, I'd prefer to go discs all round. i'll be putting a fairly interesting engine into it which will do 130 hp out of the box and I want to be able to stop easily without having the ongoing maintenance required of drums.Greg Bryan wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:12 pm I think you’re right Adrian - they are all single piston/floating caliper that I’ve seen. If you want to retain the 205mm wheel bolt pattern, one of these kits might supply you with 90% of the parts and then find a multi-piston caliper. I’ve seen kits with aluminum hubs and others with cast iron, which has to weigh a ton, I put the kit from CB vw parts on my beetle and it works ok - it increases the track by about 24mm as well.
Are you planning to do front and rear discs, or just fronts?
hi Martin, yes, you're right. the challenge is finding all the pieces...there is a set for sale on the classifieds but its an old ad and not sure if still available (am checking). it would be nice if there was a complete C disc kit (not a conversion kit) that was available for fitting onto earlier cars. thanks for your inputMartin Benade wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:23 pm What’s nice about the C setup is they’ve already got the front/rear balance figured out. Most modified brakes consist of whatever looks cool, with no testing or computations.
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Re: outlaw brakes
I can ask a friend who was involved in restoring a speedster back to drums. He may have a lead. Or parts.
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Re: outlaw brakes
CSP Inn Germany make an excellent aftermarket disc brake kit for a 356.
If I had known I would live this long I would have pushed the envelope a little harder.
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Re: outlaw brakes
thanks Martin, I've sent you an emailMartin Benade wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:44 pm I can ask a friend who was involved in restoring a speedster back to drums. He may have a lead. Or parts.
thank you.David Jones wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:03 pm CSP Inn Germany make an excellent aftermarket disc brake kit for a 356.
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Re: outlaw brakes
i had thought that they only did a front kit but it seems a rear kit is also availableDavid Jones wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:03 pm CSP Inn Germany make an excellent aftermarket disc brake kit for a 356.
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Re: outlaw brakes
Does Wilwood have anything or is a set up from an early 911 or 912 adaptable?
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i have reached out to wilwood but no response yet. the search function on the website doesn't return a result...Mike Wilson wrote: ↑Tue Feb 21, 2023 12:17 am Does Wilwood have anything or is a set up from an early 911 or 912 adaptable?
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Re: outlaw brakes
Maybe touch base with John Willhoit since he is building engine with much more horsepower and torque than stock and has probably has modified the systems to improve braking.
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Re: outlaw brakes
I used this kit with wilwood (available with 2 or 4 caliper piston) :
https://www.airkewld.com/Classic-Porsch ... 4602g2.htm
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https://www.airkewld.com/Classic-Porsch ... 4602g2.htm
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