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| Larmo63 |
 Jun 11 2019, 02:51 PM
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I was talking to a long time Porsche builder (all kinds from 356 to 928 to 997) and he says that he never uses the backing plates. He throws them away.
As I will be installing new aluminum 911S calipers soon on the front of my car, what are your thoughts on these? My car is a hot rod street build, no rules, so.......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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Larmo63 Front Disc Brake Backing Plates Jun 11 2019, 02:51 PM
mepstein I don’t use them and it’s not like your cars s... Jun 11 2019, 03:02 PM ndfrigi good to know also since my project don’t have th... Jun 11 2019, 03:06 PM Mark Henry They're for rocks and sand, cars driven on gra... Jun 11 2019, 03:27 PM 914_teener They are there kind of like a safety guard for you... Jun 11 2019, 06:09 PM
porschetub
They are there kind of like a safety guard for yo... Jun 11 2019, 07:06 PM worn
I was talking to a long time Porsche builder (all... Jun 11 2019, 07:20 PM 80’s old school I ditched mine fronr and rear.
On another “can... Jun 11 2019, 09:51 PM 914_teener
I ditched mine fronr and rear.
On another “ca... Jun 12 2019, 12:52 PM colingreene I have S calipers and the backing plates. However ... Jun 12 2019, 12:54 PM burton73 Super early S caliper with backings. Note the colo... Jun 12 2019, 02:03 PM burton73 Rear on 41 with 914-6 V calpers spaced
Bob B Jun 12 2019, 02:06 PM Andyrew Our cars have difficulty generating enough heat to... Jun 12 2019, 02:22 PM  |
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