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Old December 11th 2002, 03:38
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What brakes to get for 17" wheel

I'm plannin on throwin 17x7 and 17x9 size wheels on my 70 bug.... I was just wonderin if any of you knew about brakes, what size could I go up to on that size wheel>?>>?????
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Old December 11th 2002, 06:42
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Hello,

If you mean "Porsche" brakes I can help you!
Maximum rotor diameter is 330mm.But I recommend you to put both in front and rear 322mm from 993TT.It is easier to find and cheaper to buy!

After 330 is 355 and 18" rims are required to clear.

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Old December 22nd 2002, 20:33
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If You are lookin' some Porsche brakes, try Ebay. There's lots of 944/951/968 stuff. (and some 993)
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