Maserati NLA & Backorder Parts

Church of Noise

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I'd prefer 'original' but right now I'd definitely consider aftermarket...
Will PM you but given that I'm in Belgium and the car is currently not registered, I guess the VIN might be more relevant.
 
RoaryRati

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Fairly sure you'll need one from a LHD vehicle - although it looks the same as a RHD one the cut outs at the bottom that you can't see are different
 
SE_123

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SE_123

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SE_123 said:
I enquired about these wheel hub bearings yesterday - I asked about the previous ones failing and details of how these are redesigned, plus warranty etc.

The reply was: "Don't worry, it's of good quality"

£260 for 2

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for £260, I feel like someone should be a guinea pig tester.

What if they have solved the issues and they are good for 50k miles...
 
StuartW

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I have had one GT or another for over 8 years now so have been through a few of these on every one that I have owned - a SI fix will be most welcome for sure!
 
Cyclone1

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Zep said:
Probably need to work out how to do it first!
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I was assuming that with AS Motorsport on board they'd have a solution if going ahead manufacturing the ABS ring. Fingers crossed it works and a good step in the right direction.
 
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Genuine Brembo front discs are available at £630 delivered from Germany for the drilled and grooved ones and £590 for the pre-sport drilled ones. There is no easy way to solve the below par brakes on the GT. Bigger discs and SS brake lines is really a band aid… You really need a bigger master cylinder as per the Stradale AND bigger pad area, not just bigger leverage via a larger radius disc.

On the right - a 996/7 GT3/Turbo front pad and on the left a Maserati GTS pad. You can see the difference for yourself.
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I also superimposed the two pads on top of each other. Not only is the Porsche pad longer, but it’s taller too. I can easily estimate that the Porsche pad area is around 30% bigger. And it has to stop a car which in the case of the 996 GT3 is about 500kg lighter!
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Zep

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cheburator said:
Genuine Brembo front discs are available at £630 delivered from Germany for the drilled and grooved ones and £590 for the pre-sport drilled ones. There is no easy way to solve the below par brakes on the GT. Bigger discs and SS brake lines is really a band aid… You really need a bigger master cylinder as per the Stradale AND bigger pad area, not just bigger leverage via a larger radius disc.

On the right - a 996/7 GT3/Turbo front pad and on the left a Maserati GTS pad. You can see the difference for yourself.
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I also superimposed the two pads on top of each other. Not only is the Porsche pad longer, but it’s taller too. I can easily estimate that the Porsche pad area is around 30% bigger. And it has to stop a car which in the case of the 996 GT3 is about 500kg lighter!
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The feedback on the bigger discs has been universally positive with much improved pedal feel and modulation as the leverage ratio has been increased, which means more braking power for a given pedal pressure. So those that have actually experienced it seem very happy.

The Stradale has a bigger master cylinder as it has a larger piston surface area in the caliper.

As you say, pad area is one area where things could be improved, but at much greater expense.

The bigger disc increases the braking power for the lowest cost, but everyone should chose their own poison.
 
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enjybenjy

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conaero said:
We are teaming with Adnan of AS Motorsport in Holland to reproduce the abs sensor ring, retaining your old bearing.
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Excellent. This is defo the way forward. As I said, Matt, I'm happy to be a tester. The hub is designed and manufactured in such a way that this is a viable route forward.
 
enjybenjy

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SE_123 said:
for £260, I feel like someone should be a guinea pig tester.

What if they have solved the issues and they are good for 50k miles...
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I've fitted one of these last month, so far so good. I only purchased as I wanted to see if some of the sensor components could revive my ol;d OEM dead unit, but they are significantly harder to disassemble so i just bolted it in while I fiddle around with the failed unit.

Will keep this group posted.

I paid £120 delivered in 4 days.
 
SE_123

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enjybenjy said:
I've fitted one of these last month, so far so good. I only purchased as I wanted to see if some of the sensor components could revive my ol;d OEM dead unit, but they are significantly harder to disassemble so i just bolted it in while I fiddle around with the failed unit.

Will keep this group posted.

I paid £120 delivered in 4 days.
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Please do
 
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