PORSCHE 911 GT3 & TURBO (997): BREMBO 2-PIECE TY3 DISCS

Porsche’s 911 (997) GT3 and Turbo are platforms engineered specifically for high performance use, which also have unique brake demands. (Example: 450 horsepower for a 3.8 GT3 RS and 500 horsepower for a 4.0 GT3 RS)

The Brembo OE brakes equipped on the specific Porsche 997 GT3 & Turbo models are a sophisticated design for an OE application. The Porsche Brembo OE brakes utilize 6-piston aluminum fixed monobloc calipers front and 4-piston aluminum fixed monobloc calipers rear. The brake discs are heavy duty 380 x 34 mm ventilated front and 350 x 28 mm rear brake discs. While 997 GT3 and Turbo brakes physically look similar, their piston configuration and brake balance are tuned for the specific chassis. The GT3 places more of the brake balance towards the rear, while the Turbo is more demanding on the front brakes due to the AWD (All Wheel Drive) system and electronic aids.

The Porsche 911 GT3 OE brakes use a wide annulus (radial depth) front and rear for maximum pad swept area (this makes a significant difference in thermal capacity and pad life). The OE pads are also 18.5 mm thick front and rear which is comparable to most high performance aftermarket calipers.

There are certain limitations with the OE components on any high performance application as they are designed specifically for the car manufacturers to their requirements of comfort, wear rates in various road environments, cost, and serviceability.

As the braking system’s primary function is to dissipate heat, Brembo uses purpose-designed discs in order to increase the fade resistance and thermal capacity of the system. These Brembo Racing discs are directionally ventilated for enhanced cooling and slotted for better performance and continuously refreshing the pad surface. Brembo 2-piece discs are made up of a proprietary advanced cast-iron alloy which offers an exceptional coefficient of friction and resistance to thermal shock and fatigue.

The same Brembo Racing discs trusted every weekend in professional motorsports are also utilized in the Brembo Performance program (GT, GT|R, & Race Systems).

997 GT3 with Brembo Racing Type III rear discs. Installed by BBi Autosport. Photo Credit : Jerry Truong / BBi

BENEFITS OF BREMBO 2-PIECE DISC UPGRADES:

• OEM INTEGRATION: Brembo 2-piece disc upgrades are designed to work seamlessly with the OE calipers and systems (manufactured by Brembo for Porsche). This guarantees the utmost in safety and seamless fitment.
• LIGHTWEIGHT: Disc assemblies include an outer iron disc with aluminum bell/hat and provide decreased corner weights to improve vehicle dynamics including handling, acceleration, and braking.
• TY3 SLOT PATTERN: Extensively used in professional motorsports, the type III slot pattern offers a high initial response with excellent release characteristics.
• HIGH THERMAL CAPACITY: Greatly improved thermal capacity and heat management over OE discs and other aftermarket discs in the market. This also improves braking performance and allows for greater longevity of the components.
• FRICTION MATERIALS: Everything we learn by supporting top professional racing teams throughout the world goes into selecting the best brake pad options for all levels of street, track and racing use.

Falken 997 GT3R at 2015 Nurburgring 24 equipped with TY3 Brembo discs. Photo Credit : Falken Motorsports

PACKAGES INCLUDE:

1. Outer Brembo TY3 discs (qty 2).
2. 6061 T6 aluminum (machined from billet) hard anodized bell/hat.
3. Complete Brembo disc hardware (D-type bobbin) w/anti-rattle springs (full floating option available upon request)
4. Some systems include choice of street or race pads.

BREMBO 911 GT3 & TURBO (997) 2-PIECE DISC OPTIONS:

FRONT BREMBO 2-PIECE DISC OPTIONS: 911 GT3 OE IRON OR PCCB EQUIPPED

MSRP COMPLETE AXLE SET W/PADS: $2,495.00*
*FRONT SYSTEM INCLUDES PADS

911 GT3 Front disc specifications:

–          380 x 34 disc – Lightweight
–          TY3 face type
–          20 mm air-gap (wide air-gap for overall brake disc weight reduction)
–          72 vane ventilation
–          21 lbs – disc ring
–          23 lbs – complete 2-piece disc assembly
–          Compatible with 911 GT3 and Turbo (997) Models

911 GT3 Front “High Thermal” disc specifications:

–          380 x 34 disc – High Thermal
–          TY3 or TY5 “Endurance” face type available.
–          17 mm air-gap (narrow air-gap for the brake disc to have extra thermal capacity and durability under higher brake demand conditions)
–          72 vane ventilation
–          23 lbs – disc ring
–          24.5 lbs – complete 2-piece disc assembly
–          Compatible with 911 GT3 and Turbo (997) Models

REAR BREMBO 2-PIECE DISC OPTIONS: 911 GT3 OE IRON or PCCB EQUIPPED

MSRP COMPLETE AXLE SET: $1,895.00

911 GT3 Rear “High Thermal” disc specifications:

–          350 x 28 disc – High Thermal
–          TY3 slot type
–          16 mm air-gap
–          72 vane ventilation
–          14.5 lbs – disc ring.
–          16 lbs – complete 2-piece disc assembly
–          Compatible with 911 GT3 and Turbo (997) Models
–          Integrates into factory parking brake

PORSCHE 911 GT3 (997.2) OEM DISC WEIGHTS – FOR REFERENCE:

– Front, 380 x 34: 24.1 lbs
– Rear, 350 x 28: 20.7 lbs

PORSCHE 911 GT3 (997.1) OEM DISC WEIGHTS – FOR REFERENCE:

– Front, 350 x 34: 26.4 lbs
– Rear, 350 x 28: 21.9 lbs

PORSCHE 911 Turbo (997) OEM DISC WEIGHTS – FOR REFERENCE:

– Front, 350 x 34: 25.6 lbs
– Rear, 350 x 28: 21.9

997 GT3 with Brembo Racing Type V Front discs. Installed by BBi Autosport. Photo Credit : Jerry Truong / BBi

PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE BREMBO
FROM PORSCHE TEAMS, ENGINEERS, TO DRIVERS

Porsche factory run 997 GT3-R Hybrid at Petit Le-Mans. Photo : James Boone

“At Olsen Motorsports we only use the best, most reliable components on the market. Brembo has come to the table with a complete package that has changed the way we think about brakes. With the many options in friction we are able to put together track specific brake packages to get the last bit of pace out of the many chassis’ s that we work with to stay consistent, competitive, and up front on track. The longevity and consistency of the product is amazing, and that coupled with the accessibility, knowledge, and support of the factory, Brembo is now the only brand that we offer to our customers”.

Tim Olsen, owner of Olsen Motorsports

“Ok, here‘s a factual event that happened to us, it was very eye opening to me at the time, I thought “this cannot be possible”, but it was because we did a back to back test later that morning and sure enough, it fixed the problem (this was at a Sebring test in February, the weather was mid 70’s to low 80’s).  The driver complained of poor threshold feel, we replaced the pads thinking they had lost their friction potential, still the same result. So then we changed rotors (thinking “this is insane but what the hell”), and on the second lap the driver called in saying “I can brake properly now”.  I learned a lot that day, to never be closed minded about things that otherwise seem obvious.

 Brembo rotors, combined with the correct pads, allow the driver to decelerate the car harder and more controllably because the materials are properly compatible – this is not case with other rotors and pads and we know this because we did back to back tests, the drivers response and the data proved it”

Craig Watkins, former Engineer of Flying Lizard Motorsports for 10+ years

“Although often overlooked, the ability to stop is really the most important aspect of sports car racing.  As a driver, I have been trusting Brembo products to slow me down for the majority of my career.  I am very demanding of the brake system on my race cars.  I need stability at the initial brake application, and the ability to modulate smoothly off the brake pedal is essential for optimizing corner speeds.  Having Brembo components installed on the car always gives me the confidence to push the limits throughout the brake zones.”

” In fact, it was Brembo products on the Brumos Racing Porsche that helped us make that final charge for the 2011 Rolex Series Championship.  A qualifying issue in the final race placed us at the back of the grid, and it wouldn’t have been possible to make our way up to the front without maximizing stopping capacity.”

Andrew Davis, 2011 Grand-Am Rolex GT champion with Brumos Racing.

Brumos 997 Grand-Am Cup at Daytona 24 hour. Photo : James Boone