The Story
This Brembo GT-S Hard Anodized Front Big Brake Kit (8001AS series) is a front axle upgrade for Porsche 993 Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 models (1995–1998), replacing the factory braking system with a fixed 4-piston Brembo caliper and 350mm x 34mm two-piece rotor setup. It improves heat capacity and maintains consistent clamping force during repeated braking, where the factory system begins to lose effectiveness.
On 993 builds, the front brakes are often one of the first limitations once the car is driven harder or upgraded for performance. The factory setup can start to show fade and inconsistent pedal response under repeated use. This kit addresses that with increased rotor mass and a stiffer caliper design, helping maintain even pad contact and stable braking force through repeated stops.
Brembo’s GT-S line uses hard anodized calipers for improved durability and resistance to heat-related wear, paired with the same engineering used in their OEM and motorsport systems. This kit includes GT 4-piston cast monobloc radial mount calipers loaded with Brembo FM1000 pads for street and performance use. It’s paired with high carbon two-piece rotors—available in Cross Drilled, TY1, or TY3 configurations depending on the selected variant—with corrosion-resistant plating, along with Goodrich braided lines and CNC billet radial mounting hardware.
Add it up—4-piston calipers, 350mm rotors, braided lines, and proper mounting hardware. This is a common upgrade when improving front-end braking consistency without stepping into larger multi-piston systems.
Technical Details
- Manufacturer: Brembo
- Series: GT-S
- Part Series: 8001AS
- Position: Front axle
- Application Range: Porsche 993 Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 (1995–1998)
- Calipers: Brembo 4-piston cast monobloc radial mount (hard anodized finish)
- Rotor Size: 350mm x 34mm
- Rotor Type: Two-piece high carbon with corrosion-resistant coating
- Rotor Variants: Cross Drilled, TY1, TY3
- Pads: Brembo FM1000 (street/performance)
- Brake Lines: Goodrich braided lines
- Hardware: CNC billet radial mounting hardware included
Fitment & Compatibility
Fits Porsche 993 Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 models from 1995–1998. This kit replaces the factory front braking system with a Brembo caliper and larger rotor package.
IMPORTANT: Before you purchase a Brembo Performance or Racing Brake system you should always confirm that the vehicle's wheels have adequate clearance, regardless of wheel size.
Fitment instructions can be found here
Caliper measurements can be found here
These CAD drawings represent the clearance of an Original Equipment (left) brake system compared to a GT system with inadequate clearance (middle), and one with proper clearance (right).
Description
This Brembo GT-S Hard Anodized Front Big Brake Kit (8001AS series) is a front axle upgrade for Porsche 993 Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 models (1995–1998), replacing the factory braking system with a fixed 4-piston Brembo caliper and 350mm x 34mm two-piece rotor setup. It improves heat capacity and maintains consistent clamping force during repeated braking, where the factory system begins to lose effectiveness.
On 993 builds, the front brakes are often one of the first limitations once the car is driven harder or upgraded for performance. The factory setup can start to show fade and inconsistent pedal response under repeated use. This kit addresses that with increased rotor mass and a stiffer caliper design, helping maintain even pad contact and stable braking force through repeated stops.
Brembo’s GT-S line uses hard anodized calipers for improved durability and resistance to heat-related wear, paired with the same engineering used in their OEM and motorsport systems. This kit includes GT 4-piston cast monobloc radial mount calipers loaded with Brembo FM1000 pads for street and performance use. It’s paired with high carbon two-piece rotors—available in Cross Drilled, TY1, or TY3 configurations depending on the selected variant—with corrosion-resistant plating, along with Goodrich braided lines and CNC billet radial mounting hardware.
Add it up—4-piston calipers, 350mm rotors, braided lines, and proper mounting hardware. This is a common upgrade when improving front-end braking consistency without stepping into larger multi-piston systems.
Technical Details
- Manufacturer: Brembo
- Series: GT-S
- Part Series: 8001AS
- Position: Front axle
- Application Range: Porsche 993 Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 (1995–1998)
- Calipers: Brembo 4-piston cast monobloc radial mount (hard anodized finish)
- Rotor Size: 350mm x 34mm
- Rotor Type: Two-piece high carbon with corrosion-resistant coating
- Rotor Variants: Cross Drilled, TY1, TY3
- Pads: Brembo FM1000 (street/performance)
- Brake Lines: Goodrich braided lines
- Hardware: CNC billet radial mounting hardware included
Fitment & Compatibility
Fits Porsche 993 Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 models from 1995–1998. This kit replaces the factory front braking system with a Brembo caliper and larger rotor package.
IMPORTANT: Before you purchase a Brembo Performance or Racing Brake system you should always confirm that the vehicle's wheels have adequate clearance, regardless of wheel size.
Fitment instructions can be found here
Caliper measurements can be found here
These CAD drawings represent the clearance of an Original Equipment (left) brake system compared to a GT system with inadequate clearance (middle), and one with proper clearance (right).
