Porsche Brembo 996 BBK conversion

[Thonas]

It's inherently going to always happen. The brakes oscillate. I posted a technical bulletin about it in from Porsche. I advise you read it.

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/main-forum/e46-2001-2006/76153-why-brakes-squeal

The "fix" was throwing pads at the car. The last one I replaced Akebono with Brembo. Porsche has multiple OE manufacturers for pads.

Thanks!!

[Arith2]

Okay, I swapped from Bremo metallic pads to the recommended Akebono pads with new shims and the front still squeal right before you stop (slow speed) Is there something in the calipers that could be causing the sequel? I just want to know what to check next or do i just need to give it time? (about 100 miles since replacement) Thanks!!

It's inherently going to always happen. The brakes oscillate. I posted a technical bulletin about it in from Porsche. I advise you read it.

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/main-forum/e46-2001-2006/76153-why-brakes-squeal

The "fix" was throwing pads at the car. The last one I replaced Akebono with Brembo. Porsche has multiple OE manufacturers for pads.

[repoman89]

Anyone have corroded / stripped threads on a caliper and if so, how do you fix it? Just a M10 x 1.0 tap? I’ve never had to use one before. About to install the last caliper and the brake line won’t go in, first thread or two is dead.

edit: miraculously managed to thread it. Good luck with that next time you have to change the brake line, future me

[Thonas]

Okay, I swapped from Bremo metallic pads to the recommended Akebono pads with new shims and the front still squeal right before you stop (slow speed) Is there something in the calipers that could be causing the sequel? I just want to know what to check next or do i just need to give it time? (about 100 miles since replacement) Thanks!!

[Titaniu//M]

Hi everyone! Does anyone have BBS LM’s with the 996 BBK conversion? If so what size and offset are you guys running? TIA

F: 19x8.5, ET +32
R: 19x10, ET +25

No spacers on front or rear

[repoman89]

Just finished with these. I sanded off the Porsche logos with 1000 grit, put decals on, VHT clear over it. Not perfect but it passes the two foot test and they’ll be covered in brake dust soon enough anyway. The calipers came disassembled so rebuilt with the Girodisc seal and boot kits. I used brake fluid as lube and pistons went in nicely for the most part. Couple were more difficult but they seem smooth now.

Boring black but IB is enough color for me

[Hopalong604]

Hi everyone! Does anyone have BBS LM’s with the 996 BBK conversion? If so what size and offset are you guys running? TIA

[Radekxpl]

Unfortunately I don’t have the rears only have the fronts


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[SQ13]

Anyone looking for track pads for this 996 Brembo conversion I few sets of Brand New pads FERODO DS1.11, Hawk DTC-60, and FERODO DS2500 pads for this 996 setup I can pass on with a discount compared to regular pricing. If anyone is interested shoot me pm.

How much would you want for a set of rear DS1.11s?

[Radekxpl]

Anyone looking for track pads for this 996 Brembo conversion I few sets of Brand New pads FERODO DS1.11, Hawk DTC-60, and FERODO DS2500 pads for this 996 setup I can pass on with a discount compared to regular pricing. If anyone is interested shoot me pm.

[MartyStein]

Finished up the install over the weekend. Can anyone share the spacer setup being ran on comp wheels with Koni Eibach setup. Thanks.

[r4dr]

sounds like a plan, thank you for trying to make this a valid option for us

1. r4dr
2. SWRT_M3

We should probably split this off into another thread... I'll try and post one this week with more info.

[SWRT_M3]

Totally. Didn't mean to imply that full commitment was expected now -- just wanted to get a potential list going so we can figure out if the price + rear availability will meet everyone's expectations, and share the progress + updates with the group.

sounds like a plan, thank you for trying to make this a valid option for us

1. r4dr
2. SWRT_M3

[r4dr]

I would need a little more info before I can fully commit, I am highly interested but info on price and a matching rear set are high on my list. I don’t want to end up à la PFC with an awesome front set but no matching rears to be had.

Totally. Didn't mean to imply that full commitment was expected now -- just wanted to get a potential list going so we can figure out if the price + rear availability will meet everyone's expectations, and share the progress + updates with the group.

[SWRT_M3]

I would need a little more info before I can fully commit, I am highly interested but info on price and a matching rear set are high on my list. I don’t want to end up à la PFC with an awesome front set but no matching rears to be had.