Porsche Brembo 996 BBK conversion

[r4dr]

Looking at this option but just wondering if there was a solution to minimizing brake dust. Well have to do some digging as to what set up is common.

Something like Brembo semi-met pads would do pretty well. But keep in mind, dust is made in the process of generating friction. It will always be a tradeoff in bite and performance ceiling to achieve lower dust, but for a lot of people that is fine for cruising on the street.

Use low dust pads like these.

These are certainly low-dust, but personally I think they go a little too far and make the brakes feel like you're using wood. But, brake feel can be subjective, so if these work for you then they will be low dust.

There are track pads double to triple the price of OE that will give less dust but I there will be alot of noise

That's not how friction works. The least aggressive track pad is still an order of magnitude more aggressive -- especially at cold temps -- than the OE pads. Despite what some companies claim in their marketing, a proper track pad will make lots of dust on the street. More dust than any street pad.

[Arith2]

Looking at this option but just wondering if there was a solution to minimizing brake dust. Well have to do some digging as to what set up is common.

Remember, these cheaper, lower performance pads will give you just that, lower performance. They are not the OE equivalent so don't be fooled that garbage. There are track pads double to triple the price of OE that will give less dust but I there will be alot of noise. Typically the rotors meant for the pads we are using last 40k- 50k before being out of spec, which would be 1mm of wear. Dust is inherent to this set up.

[robgill]

Looking at this option but just wondering if there was a solution to minimizing brake dust. Well have to do some digging as to what set up is common.

Use low dust pads like these.

[trinity_m3]

Looking at this option but just wondering if there was a solution to minimizing brake dust. Well have to do some digging as to what set up is common.

[rjsimz]

Ive got a full set from a Cayman S (red) in nice shape, will split and just list the fronts separate if you want to work out a price on rears. I can send more pics to your email/etc - just let me know.

just PM'd you!

[SamGrant951]

Ive got a full set from a Cayman S (red) in nice shape, will split and just list the fronts separate if you want to work out a price on rears. I can send more pics to your email/etc - just let me know.

[Mr.wReckless]

I got mine on e-bay for cheap, but not so cheap once I refurbished them with new original seals.

Regards

[SQ13]

looking like I may source some front calipers from freakyparts. where is everyone sourcing their rear 996 calipers from?

Try a WTB post in some of the large E46 M3 Facebook groups.

[Mattn1192]

If I can go back, I would prob do the 6 piston calipers in the front just for “show” purposes instead of 4 piston all-around (though I am pleased with 4).

[rjsimz]

mikeetastic he is able to acquire quite a few parts, but def not a vendor.

ah, thanks guys. Maybe one will pop up for me.

[mikeetastic]

Lol oh no, just happen to have a rears i didnt use.. thats the last set i have and will not have anymore in the future.

[Cronenberged]

is he a vendor here? Or he just so happened to have a set for sale?

mikeetastic he is able to acquire quite a few parts, but def not a vendor.

[rjsimz]

Bought mine off Mikestatic. I have plans to my use them as a STEM project for me and the kid. Should rebuild used old calipers anyways just for the insurance.

is he a vendor here? Or he just so happened to have a set for sale?

[Cronenberged]

Bought mine off Mikestatic. I have plans to my use them as a STEM project for me and the kid. Should rebuild used old calipers anyways just for the insurance.

[rjsimz]

I took a chance with ebay. They were in much worse shape than advertised. Ended up replacing all seals, hardware, and pistons. Biggest pain was sourcing everything during the peak of covid supply chain issues. Probably easier now.

Yeah, I may end up snagging a set and hope for the best. thanks.