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Brake - General

Brake - General
Bleeding and brake fluid change is the same as for 911 Carrera (996).

The fastening screws on the front axle brake calipers and the rear axle calipers are longer than those on the 911 Carrera (996) due to the fact that the brake disc diameter is greater. In addition, please observe the spare parts classification!

911 GT3 - up to model year 2003
Cast iron brake discs with red 4-piston brake calipers on front and rear axle.

3-channel ABS (ABS 5.3) without PSM and without TC (Traction Control).

911 GT3 - as of model year 2004 and 911 GT3 RS
Equipped as standard with cast iron brake discs. The brake calipers, 6-piston on the front axle and 4-piston on the rear axle, are painted red.

Option: PCCB (Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake). The brake calipers, 6-piston on the front axle and 4-piston on the rear axle, are painted yellow.

4-channel ABS (ABS 5.7) without PSM and without TC (Traction Control).