Porsche Brembo 996 BBK conversion

[Mattn1192]

I’m sure I’m late, and wish I would’ve knew this beforehand. But my ZCP wheels did not fit with this BBK. And that’s while having a 12mm spacer. I think I’m going to need an 18mm. Rears cleared with no problem.

[Tbonem3]

There hasn't been any discernable diff between the 2 paints, for a few years now, as long as you do the final clear coat with the 900 degree caliper clear.

[Nate047]

What was the final consensus on the 500 degree engine block paint vs the 900 degree caliper paint? Getting my ducks in a row to paint these sometime over the next few weeks. I’m begrudgingly doing the brand new Freaky Parts front calipers too because honestly, the bright red Brembo color clashes with my car’s darker Imola red, and I just can’t handle that lol

[repoman89]

BBS RG-R 18x8.5 et22 — not even close, probably needs at least a 12mm spacer, maybe 15 — and that would put the wheel pretty far outside the fender.

(Wheels are for my e39 m5 but gave them a quick test fit)

[Obioban]

All spacers are bad spacers :P

[Tbonem3]

Like I said, you don't need the spacer.

Adding a 3mm spacer is not a risk. 7-8mm of hub lip is more than enough.

[Obioban]

Just an FYI, E9x 18" et29 260/219 wheels just fit over 996 BBK with maybe 3mm of space. I'd probably still use a 3mm spacer, but it will fit for sure:

2mm is generally considered minimum clearance for calipers, so at 3mm I wouldn’t risk a spacer.

[SWRT_M3]

Just an FYI, E9x 18" et29 260/219 wheels just fit over 996 BBK with maybe 3mm of space. I'd probably still use a 3mm spacer, but it will fit for sure:

Thanks for the info Tbonem3, maybe you can add to your original post on page 1 a confirmed fitment section.

For example,

OE Wheels:

E9x 18" et29 260/219 wheels just fit over 996 BBK with maybe 3mm of space. I'd probably still use a 3mm spacer, but it will fit for sure

Aftermarket:

Apex ARC-8 18"x9.5" et35 + 5mm spacer front, rear spacer for aesthetics

and so on, as more and more people confirm fitment of different wheels, the table would grow. just a thought.

[Tbonem3]

Just an FYI, E9x 18" et29 260/219 wheels just fit over 996 BBK with maybe 3mm of space. I'd probably still use a 3mm spacer, but it will fit for sure:

[D-O]

Stop tech/centric seals are junk.

My brembo seals lasted 12 years before I decided to preventatively rebuild the calipers. Stop tech seals were trash within a year. Back to brembo seals, back to no issues.

Similarly, bought rebuilt by centric rear calipers for my M5, and they failed in <6 months.

Junk.

Just over two years on the centric seals and no problems. We will see what the future holds.

[tlow98]

Its 90% just a track car, yup been to both plenty. I love Autobahn, Gingerman not so much. I get your point but I have used them 3x different times in different calipers without issue.

Gingerman is great if you haven’t done much track work. Very safe, if you have an off. Also, fun to change it up, but especially good if you are new.

[SamGrant951]

How much are you tracking with your car? Do you make it to Autobahn or Gingerman much?

RE: RacingBrake pistons AND seals - I would just be extremely surprised if they had spec'ed out a better-than-OE seal...hence the ask

I'll be putting this set of brakes into a 200whp E36 325i track toy - there was ZERO real need for me to do this - I just wanted a fun project to tinker with and some porsche bling. The easy pad changes are a huge bonus.

Its 90% just a track car, yup been to both plenty. I love Autobahn, Gingerman not so much. I get your point but I have used them 3x different times in different calipers without issue.

[repoman89]

^ I've got a bunch of track days and heat cycles in my seals/boots from the "other company" now .. holding up great!

[r4dr]

Brembo seals and dust boots are quality, but they tend to cost an arm and a leg. A certain other company sells them made out of the same material as Brembo, but for a fraction less.

[e36_325]

^ Why not use the RB seals if getting their pistons? Im using the RB SS pistons / seals front and rear and working great...

How much are you tracking with your car? Do you make it to Autobahn or Gingerman much?

RE: RacingBrake pistons AND seals - I would just be extremely surprised if they had spec'ed out a better-than-OE seal...hence the ask

I'll be putting this set of brakes into a 200whp E36 325i track toy - there was ZERO real need for me to do this - I just wanted a fun project to tinker with and some porsche bling. The easy pad changes are a huge bonus.