Brembo Caliper Upgrade

I still have a couple sets (front and rear) of 996TT calipers and a couple people have installed these with the stock upright with great results.  Similar sets are $1,400 on ebay (maybe able to find them for less?), I just want $800. 

I stopped in last year to SACO and spoke to the young guy at the counter and he assured me that someone would call me and get me hooked up.   I left my name and phone number and didn't hear anything.   Then I gave a ring on the phone a few weeks later and that same young guy answered and I asked if the calipers, CV's, and rear uprights were available - oh yes was the answer and that I should expect to get a phone call - but I never did................

I am interested if these really do exist - but I would like to know a couple of things before I pay up for anything.   Can the CV axles be made up in 300M material and what are the choices for cages and rubber boots?   Is it possible to have the transaxle bolt pattern be the Porsche 930 output shaft pattern and the upright end fit the axle that will fit in your upright?   Also, can the rear Pantera uprights be had in 7075 material?   I'm a serious buyer - so if this is possible that would be great - thank you,  Mark

I'm probably the person who should have been given your information so I could have responded to your questions. I'll try my best to help you make the best decision for your requirements. Answering your listed questions: Yes the axles are available made with 300M at a cost 60 percent higher than 4340 Chro-Moly. 4340 is more than capable of handling twice the torque capability of a ZF transaxle. Output shafts from ZF transaxle to 930 CV Joints are available through SACC, RBT or possible others I don't know at this time. 4130 Chro-Moly cages almost double the strength of a standard 930 CV joint (discovered through off-road racing). 7075 uprights are available at a significant cost increase and was considered years ago when the uprights were redesigned for weight reduction. I can be reached at burrid1@netzero.net for additional information. Thanks for your interest. I had forgot about PI forms for 10 years, and glad to once again become a reader.

These are the Brembo brakes on the stock uprights.  Ed, Ken, and Ike did a great developing this option for Pantera owners.  

Jimmym, do you have a picture or description of the bracket for the rear caliper. Thanks 

Ike, I don’t have a picture of the rear caliper bracket.  I do have one for the Ipsco emergency brake though.

Where did you get the bracket for the rear caliper? The original brackets from SACO (designed for Brembo calipers) position the calipers at 9 o'clock on the rear, Yours appears to be clocked at 10 o'clock

These are photos of a 996TT rear caliper mounted to an upright using the SACO bracket

Ike, I got the front and rear brackets, as well as the rotors and hats from Ed.

Thanks for the education. Ken straightened me out yesterday. Haven’t worked on the systems in years. Another autism moment 

Just in case if some of you were wondering about the cost of this set up, it was very reasonable.  I purchased my calipers from European Auto Recycling for $1175.  Ed’s kit came with caliper brackets, rotors, and hats for $1430.  I purchased the brake pads from Renn Part for $195.   Total is $2800.  This could done cheaper with Ken’s calipers or if there are any deals on Ebay.  If you wanted brand new calipers Sunset Porsche is one of the dealers who has better prices.  The calipers are from a 996 TT.  Mine are from a 997 Carrera S which has the same part number as the 996 TT.  

All this was purchased in 2017 so I am not sure what the current prices are.