[s-cars] BIRA vs. ECS

[Greg Johnson]

I'm catching up on e-mail; sorry I'm getting into this late. While this 
thread has morphed from the original, one of the intial issues was what 
are the differences between Porsche's monobloc calipers and its 
two-piece 993 calipers. Back in 1999, when BIRA was first starting out, 
Porsche's website said, and I quote: “the light weight and enhanced 
stiffness of this patented Porsche design, delivers quicker, more 
consistent pedal response...The big advantage is supreme resistance to 
fading even under extreme conditions...Compared with the conventional 
two-piece design, the monobloc system requires less space, offers 
greater rigidity, helps reduce weight, and it offers greater benefits in 
terms of heat dissipation and overall reliability.”

Having lived with UFO's and G60's, I'd agree that pedal feel alone is 
worth the price of admission.

Greg J
BIRA.ORG