Brakes

RENNKIT™ Brake System Upgrades

  • Cal*Cool™ Brake Caliper Cooling Radiators

  • Girodisc 2-Piece Rotors

  • Brake Pads – Ferodo Racing & Performance Friction (PFC)


RENKIT™ Cal*Cool™ CALIPER COOLING RADIATORS
for 996 Turbo / Carrera 4S and 997.1 C2S / C4S with Larger 350 mm Rotors (not PCCB)

A popular upgrade to the 996 Carrera 4S and Turbo are larger diameter rotors. By swapping out stock 330 mm rotors to larger 350 mm rotors better braking is achieved, like the 997 Turbo.  This change provides ultimate cooling, better braking action and feel.  Everything you need to move the caliper further out to accommodate the 350 mm rotor swap.


FRONT Cal*Cool™ KIT $139.99

Model :


REAR
Cal*Cool™ KIT $149.99

Model :

SAVE $ with BOTH FRONT & REAR Cal*Cool™ KIT $289.99

Model :

Cal*Cooler™ Kit + Girodiscs – ALL 4 CORNERS

BEST VALUE – Set of 4 Girodisc 350mm 2-Piece Rotors  PLUS Cal*Cooler Kit for all 4 Corners – Save over purchasing separately!

ULTIMATE upgrade, use existing pads (or upgrade to more aggressive track pads).


SAVE $ – Girodisc + Cal*Cool™ ALL 4 CORNERS
$2999

Model :

A known problem is brake calipers over-heat and cook the brake fluid during high speed track use:

NOTE:  You may have to slightly modify the cooling plates depending upon your aftermarket equiment (e.g. coil overs) or model (e.g. 997 C4S).

Rennkit™ has the solution:  Cal*Cool™ brake caliper coolers.  A quick modification that allows excess heat to dissipate much faster. Conductive and convective heat transfer quickly dissipates brake caliper heat while driving. When parked, conductive and radiative heat transfer continue to effectively remove heat from hot calipers.

Track Test #1 – Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL – 996 Turbo with Stage 1 tune, NASA HPDE advanced group; all 4 corners remained below 370F:

Track Test #2, The monster, Road America in Wisconsin –  996 Turbo with Stage 1 tune, PCA HPDE advanced run group.  Two days on track.  Added lower temperature Thermolabels to all 4 corners.  NEVER EXCEEDED 330F!

NEVER EVEN REACHED 330F!

From our customer Billy Browne:  “My 02tt is proof positive of your track statement. I added your Cal*Coolers… & she braked relentlessly without any surrender!”

Save your brakes!  Cal*Cool™ brake coolers are easily inserted between caliper and wheel hub carrier using provided bolts.  Far more stability, conduction and surface area than simple collars that others sell. Reduced brake vibration, fade and fatigue.  All hardware is included, along with easy to follow step by step illustrated instructions backed by the customer service that Rennkit™ is known for.  Come with 2 year limited warranty.
(NOT FOR CARS WITH STOCK 330 mm ROTORS or PCCB Ceramic brakes)

Kit contents: 

  • Cal*Cool™ Brake Caliper Coolers for 350 mm Brake rotors
  • Hex Socket Bolts
  • High Temp Heat Transfer Paste
  • Detailed Illustrated Step by Step Instructions (emailed with order):

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Girodisc  2-PIECE ROTORS

Leading rotor upgrade for 996 / 997 / 991 Series Porsches®

   

Model

Price

996.2, 997.1 GT3 – FRONT  $       1,300
996.1 GT3, incl. spacers & bolts – FRONT  $       1,300
986, 987, 996, 997.1 – FRONT  $       1,200
996, 997, incl. spacers & bolts – FRONT  $       1,300
981, incl. spacers & bolts – FRONT  $       1,200
380mm – FRONT  $       1,700
993 RS, Turbo – FRONT  $       1,200
991.1 S, 4S, GTS – FRONT  $       1,300
997 GT3 Cup 380x34mm – FRONT  $       1,700
997 GT3, 380mm – FRONT  $       1,700
991 GT3 – FRONT  $       1,700
996 GT3 Cup – FRONT  $       1,300
Carrera, 981, 718, incl. spacers & bolts – FRONT  $       1,300
991 GT3, GT2RS PCCBIron Rotor Conversion – FRONT  $       1,900
GT4, 991, 992 PCCBIron Rotor Conversion – FRONT  $       1,900
991 GT3 Cup (380×34) – FRONT  $       1,700
GT4 Clubsport (380×34) – FRONT  $       1,700
718 S, 991.2, 992 Carrera, incl. spacers & bolts – FRONT  $       1,300
991 GT3 Cup (380×32) – FRONT  $       1,700
GT2 RS Clubsport – FRONT  $       1,900
GT4 Clubsport (380×32) – FRONT  $       1,700
992 GT3 – FRONT  $       1,900
992 GT3 PCCBIron Rotor Conversion – FRONT  $       1,900
986, 987 – REAR  $       1,200
350mm – REAR  $       1,300
996, 997, incl. spacers & bolts – REAR  $       1,300
996, 991, 992, incl. spacers & bolts – REAR  $       1,300
996, 997.1 Carrera, incl. spacers & bolts – REAR  $       1,200
981, 718 incl. spacers & bolts – REAR  $       1,200
Cayman Iron Conversion, 981 Spyder – REAR  $       1,300
718 GTS 4.0, incl. spacers & bolts – REAR  $       1,300
993 RS, Turbo – REAR  $       1,200
997 GT3 Cup – REAR  $       1,300
996 GT3 Cup, incl. spacers & bolts – REAR  $       1,300
991 GT3 – REAR  $       1,700
991 GT3, GT2RS PCCBIron Rotor Conversion – REAR  $       1,900
981 GT4, 991 Turbo – REAR  $       1,700
GT4, 991, 992 PCCBIron Rotor Conversion – REAR  $       1,900
GT4 Clubsport (380×32) – REAR  $       1,700
991 GT3 Cup (380×30) – REAR  $       1,700
GT2 RS Clubsport – REAR  $       1,900
GT4 Clubsport (380×30) – REAR  $       1,700
992 GT3 – REAR  $       1,700
992 GT3 PCCB Iron Rotor Conversion – REAR  $       1,900

Why upgrade to Girodisc rotors on your high-performance Porsche 911?

  • Replaces current heavy 1-piece iron rotors with the lighter weight Girodisc 2-piece unit (Aluminum/Iron)
  • Reduces unsprung weight at each corner – more responsive suspension
  • For 996 Turbo and C4S; easily upgrade to larger diameter 350 mm rotors for better stopping force
  • Replace expensive PCCB ceramic rotors with less costly 2-piece aluminum/iron rotors, especially on the track.

The central hat is 6061-T6 aluminum.  The disc is a proprietary cast iron and machined start to finish by Girodisc.  Rotors utilizes a curved vane design, developed in racing to act as a centrifugal fan, forcing cooling air through the disc.

    

Drilled holes are not used as they tend to crack under heavy use such as at the track. The rotor and hat have a floating mount system, utilizing 8 or 10 high strength alloy steel drive pins, manufactured to Girodisc specifications, with cadmium plating for long lasting corrosion protection. The pins take the load from braking actions while maintaining axial and radial float between hat and disc. The pins are secured with grade 12 cap screws and hardened washers. To keep the rotors from making noise when cold, the pins are mounted with anti-noise spring washers. This allows the rotor to grow with heat expansion, but eliminates rattle and noise associated with floating rotors. This float allows the rotor to self center between the pads.

  

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Bonus:  Once the Girodisc rotors are in place, simply replace the cast iron disc once worn below suggested limits.

We have the rebuild kit as well; iron rings with all hardware and instructions to replace the iron rotors.   CONTACT US for rings only pricing.

 


BRAKE PADS


There are four compounds to choose from, Street/Track to full on Endurance Racing.  Ferodo is currently a top choice at the track.

Ferodo DS UNO Compound

Ferodo Racing has made great strides in pad development over the past few years and DS UNO is their latest offering.  For those that enjoy the performance of the DS1.11 in club racing, HPDE, and time trials, but just want a more aggressive bite, the DS UNO is a great choice.  They don’t wear quite as long as the DS1.11, but do offer a higher overall mu once reaching track temperatures. 

Year/Model

2016

981 GT4

2013

991 GT3

2013

991 Turbo

FRONT – $629
Model :
REAR – $609
Model :

Ferodo DS3.12 Compound

The DS3.12 is the latest evolution of Ferodo’s DS line.  Sports cars today have more of everything:  More horsepower, more aero, higher curb weight and stickier tires.  These attributes place great demands on the vehicle’s brake system.  The Ferodo DS3.12 is a modern pad compound designed to explicitly handle those demands.  Ferodo Racing’s DS3.12 pad compound is proving to be a tremendous asset for Porsche drivers participating in club racing, HPDE, and time trials. The DS3.12 shows the flattest torque curve across the broadest temperature range we’ve ever tested. The brake pedal is going to feel exactly the same heading into every turn of every lap, providing tremendous consistency and repeatability.  The DS3.12 has a higher mu than Ferodo’s other compounds, so less pedal pressure is required to initiate the desired response.  It is also unfadable, showing no drop in performance at any temperature.  In dyno testing, the DS3.12 has shown superior wear rates to the other Ferodo compounds, while minimizing excessive disc wear.  The DS3.12 pads are becoming the gold standard in comparison to other race pad compounds.

Year/

Model

2016

981 GT4

2013

991 GT3

2013

991 Turbo

FRONT – $549
Model :
REAR – $539
Model :

Year/

Model

2008

997 Carrera 3.6, 3.4

FRONT – $479
Model :
REAR – $379
Model :

Year/

Model

2012

981 Boxster S/Cayman S

2017

718 Cayman S/GTS/Cayman (Base)

FRONT – $479
Model :
REAR – $379
Model :

Year/

Model

2012

991.1 and 991.2 Carrera S/GTS

FRONT – $619
Model :
REAR – $559
Model :

Year/

Model

1999-2004

996 Turbo

2005-2008

997 Carrera S

2006

996 Carrera S

2009

997 Carrera S/GTS

FRONT – $399
Model :
REAR – $379
Model :

Year/

Model

1999-2004

996 C2/C4

2005-2008

997 Carrera/C2/C4

2005-2012

987 Cayman S

2005-2012

987 Boxster S

FRONT – $379
Model :
REAR – $379
Model :

Year/

Model

2002-2005

996 GT3

FRONT – $689
Model :
REAR – $379
Model :

Year/

Model

2005-2008

997.1 – 997.2 GT3/RS & Turbo

2009-2012

997.2 GT3/RS & Turbo

FRONT – $689
Model :
REAR – $379
Model :

Year/

Model

2014+

Cup Car

FRONT – $579
Model :
REAR – $519
Model :

 

Ferodo DS1.11 Compound

The DS1.11 is one of Ferodo Racing’s latest endurance race pad offerings.  The DS1.11 is known for its extremely flat torque curve, which means that as temperatures go up, the response through the brake pedal remains consistent.  The DS1.11 can be thrashed all day without having it burn up or fade, it’s easy on discs, and doesn’t have many of the judder or vibration issues that competing products exhibit.  If you want an extremely solid, all-around race pad that will perform well and last longer, the DS1.11 is the perfect choice.

Year/

Model

2016

981 GT4

2013

991 GT3

2013

991 Turbo

FRONT – $549
Model :
REAR – $539
Model :

Year/

Model

2017

718 Cayman S/GTS, Cayman (Base)

2012

981 Boxster S/Cayman S

FRONT – $449
Model :
REAR – $379
Model :

 

Year/

Model

2008

997 Carrera 3.6, 3.4

FRONT – $449
Model :
REAR – $379
Model :

Year/

Model

2012

991.1 and 991.2 Carrera S/GTS

FRONT – $579
Model :
REAR – $599
Model :

Year/

Model

2009

997 Carrera S, GTS

2006

996 Carrera S

2005-2008

997 Carrera S

1999-2004

996 Turbo / C4S

FRONT – $399
Model :
REAR – $379
Model :

 

Year/

Model

2005-2008

997 Carrera, C2, C4

2005-2012

987 Cayman S

2005-2012

987 Boxster S

1999-2004

996 C2/C4

FRONT – $379
Model :
REAR – $379
Model :

Year/

Model

2002-2005

996 GT3

2005-2008

997.1 997.2 GT3, RS & Turbo

2009-2012

997.2 GT3, RS & Turbo

FRONT – $679
Model :
REAR – $379
Model :

Ferodo DS2500 Compound

Although we always recommend using a dedicated race pad for the track, the DS2500 is one of the best hybrid street/track pads on the market.  It features a moderately high bite and solid fade resistance of a track pad, with relatively low dust and noise levels of a traditional street pad.  When used as a street pad, it may produce some squeal on certain vehicle platforms under certain conditions (cold rotors).  During aggressive driving, the DS2500 is known for its flat torque curve, which means as temperatures go up, the response through the brake pedal remains consistent.  If you drive aggressively on the street, do some canyon runs, autoX, or occasional HPDE track time, the DS2500 is a solid choice.

When used on higher HP, heavier cars (2,800 lbs+) at the track with race tires, pad wear rates tend to be higher than with Ferodo’s other pad compounds. Under these conditions, the Ferodo DS1.11 or DS UNO are better choices.

Year/

Model

2002-2005

996 GT3

FRONT – $469
Model :
REAR – $249
Model :

Year/

Model

2005-2008

997.1 997.2 GT3, RS & Turbo

2009-2012

997.2 GT3, RS & Turbo

FRONT – $469
Model :
REAR – $269
Model :

Year/

Model

1999-2004

996 C2/C4

2005-2012

987 Boxster S

2005-2012

987 Cayman S

FRONT – $249
Model :
REAR – $249
Model :

Year/

Model

1999-2005

996 Turbo

2005-2009

997 Carrera S

2005

996 Carrera S

2009

997 GTS

FRONT – $259
Model :
REAR – $249
Model :

Year/

Model

2012

991.1 and 991.2 Carrera S/GTS

FRONT – $499
Model :
REAR – $419
Model :

Year/

Model

2008

997 Carrera 3.6, 3.4

FRONT – $319
Model :
REAR – $269
Model :

Year/

Model

2012

981 Boxster S/Cayman S

2017

718 Cayman S/GTS/Cayman (Base)

FRONT – $319
Model :
REAR – $249
Model :

Year/

Model

2013 –

991 GT3

2013 –

991 Turbo

2016

981 GT4

FRONT – $439
Model :
REAR – $439
Model :

Year/

Model

2005-2008

997 Carrera, C2, C4

FRONT – $249
Model :
REAR – $249
Model :

 

These highly recommended pads come in two compounds.  PFC is involved with numerous Sports Car events across the globe, including:
– IMSA
– Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge
– Porsche Cup Racing
– Pirelli World Challenge
…and many more.

08 Brake Pad Compound

Less aggressive bite and fade resistance than the 11 compound pad with better wear for track use.  Best when rotors are warmed up.  Many enthusiasts use this pad for the larger fronts and the 11 compound pad on the rears to slightly increase braking bias toward the rear’s smaller pads – particularly on the water cooled Turbos.

Year/

Model

1996-2005

986 Boxster

2005

987 Boxster

2005-2008

Cayman

FRONT – $269
Model :
REAR – $269
Model :

Year/

Model

1999 – 2004

996, C2, C4

1999-2005

986, Boxster S

2005

987, Boxster S

2005

997 Carrera

2005 – 2008

997 Carrera

2009-2012

Cayman

2005-2012

Cayman S

FRONT – $279
Model :
REAR – $269
Model :

Year/

Model

2006 -2012

997 GT3 RS w factory Steel rotors

FRONT – $399
Model :
REAR – $439
Model :

Year/

Model

2012

981 Boxster S

2013

981 Cayman S

FRONT – $359
Model :
REAR – $269
Model :

Year/

Model

2008

997 Carrera

FRONT – $359
Model :
REAR – $439
Model :

Year/

Model

1999 – 2001

911 (996) GT3 Cup Car All Models

2001 – 2005

911 (996) Turbo All 4S

2002-2004

996 C4S

2005 – 2008

997 Carrera S

2009

997 Carrera S, GTS

FRONT – $289
Model :
REAR – $279
Model :

Year/

Model

2002 – 2005

911 (996) GT3 Cup Car All Models

FRONT – $429
Model :
REAR – $279
Model :

Year/

Model

2004-2006

Carrera GT

2006-

997 Turbo

FRONT – $429
Model :
REAR – $439
Model :

Year/

Model

2005 – 2008

997 Cup

2006-2012

997 GT3 RS w PFC slotted Rotors

FRONT – $429
Model :

Year/

Model

2002 – 2005

996 GT2

REAR – $279
Model :

11 Brake Pad Compound

More aggressive initial/hot bite and fade resistance than the 08 pad for track use.  Best when rotors are warmed up.  Many enthusiasts use this pad on the rear brakes to bump-up bias toward the rear’s smaller pads.

Year/

Model

1996-2005

986 Boxster

2005

987 Boxster

2005-2008

Cayman

FRONT – $269
Model :
REAR – $269
Model :

Year/

Model

1999 – 2001

996 GT3 Cup Car All Models

2001 – 2005

996 Turbo All / 4S

2005 – 2008

997 Carrera S

2009 –

997 Carrera S / GTS

FRONT – $289
Model :
REAR – $279
Model :

Year/

Model

2002 – 2005

996 GT3 Cup Car All Models

FRONT – $489
Model :
REAR – $279
Model :

Year/

Model

2004-2006

Carrera GT

2007-2011

997 Turbo

2005 – 2008

997 Cup

2006-2012

997 GT3 RS w/ PFC slotted Rotors

FRONT – $489
Model :
REAR – $439
Model :

Year/

Model

1996-2005

986 Boxster

2005

987 Boxster

2005-2008

Cayman

2012

981 Boxster S

2013

981 Cayman S

REAR – $269

Model :

Year/

Model

2006 -2012

997 GT3 RS w factory Steel rotors

2008

997 Carrera

REAR – $439
Model :

Year/

Model

2002 – 2005

996 GT2

REAR – $279
Model :

Year/

Model

2013

991 GT3 / Turbo

2016

981 GT4

FRONT – $449
Model :
REAR – $399
Model :

 


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