[DeTomaso] Rotors/Turn signal switch

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/16/10 3:48:34 PM, boyd411 at gmail.com writes:

> I am in the process of replacing my stock brakes with brembos from a 911. 
> It is my understanding that it is neccesary to move up to 17" wheels 
> (minimum), I believe you also need an adapter to mount the brembo caliper.
> 
Which 911? '69-74 911s ran with thin 0.84" ventillated rotors identical in 
diameter and thickness to stock Pantera rotors. '80-up 911s ran with 16" 
wheels and slightly bigger rotors that were 1.25" thick. 6-piston Brembos will 
require bigger diameter wheels and a caliper adapter to fit the Pantera. 
Some 'big calipers' clear 16" dia. wheels while others need 17". Someone on 
this list was working on getting a 'kit' together to run the big red 6-pistons. 
Personally, I run the thin Porsche Brembo rotors and Wilwood Superlite 2 
calipers in front with Porterfield R-4 S pads. In the rear I run early 911 ATE 
2-piston alloy calipers also with Porterfield pads. That combo works fine 
for street and light track work with 245-50 front tires/275-55 rear tires on 
8" Campys. Good luck- J DeRyke