Porsche Brembo 996 BBK conversion

[maupineda]

I have rear Porsche calipers and used Textar, I had to use the rubberized backing plate from the brembo ceramics I had and it stopped the squealing completely. Textar pads make dust, but break very well with good feel, modulation and power.

[S14]

I need an answer here too, I'm using DS2500 and they are INSANELY loud and horrible. I don't know if I'm missing some magic trick here to get them to even shut up a little bit.

I agree, the DS2500's are loud! have you driven on track with them? Can they handle track duty without overheating?

[r4dr]

I agree, the DS2500's are loud! have you driven on track with them? Can they handle track duty without overheating?

They will fade slightly when pushed, and start to be consumed quickly. Also — wash that red dust off ASAP. It can be a pain to remove.

If you’re doing more than 1-2 track days a year, I would just run race pads. I’ve been down this road before.

[scotty737]

I agree, the DS2500's are loud! have you driven on track with them? Can they handle track duty without overheating?

They did good for me. They are quite loud though. I bought a set of akebono front pads to swap in. the rear ds2500s make no noise. I will also say that the VHT high temp paint did not stand up to the track temps in my case. The black dust melted into the clear. Now my yellow calipers, just look dirty when up close.

[FCD46]

Step 1 is admitting you have a problem.

eventually one of these sets will make it onto my car

[Obioban]

I agree, the DS2500's are loud! have you driven on track with them? Can they handle track duty without overheating?

I wore out a new set of DS2500s in 2 days on track. Not up to the task.

[Silbergrau metallic]

Just curious, I have the stock E46 M3 ZCP Calipers and Rotors, if I decided to get a set of 996 Calipers, is there a specific Brembo Part number for those or is it best to look for a set of rebuilt and painted calipers that say Brembo and not Porsche. I'm thinking of adding some performance to the Brakes on my M3 ZCP and I was thinking AP racing or Brembo for the stock 345mmX28 Rotors, but this 996 Conversion sounds tempting, since it seems like a good and less expensive route than a $ 7000 or $8000 full BBK conversion. Tried looking in the Classifieds, but couldn't find a set. Basically looking for something that wouldn't be too complicated to install.

[Tbonem3]

Everything you need, is in the OP

[WOLFN8TR]

Silbergrau metallic here is a member that has multiple Brembo 996 BBK kits for sale.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?share_fid=2212386&share_tid=129086&share_pid=129098&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnam3forum%2Ecom%2Fforums%2Fmobiquo%2Fredirect%2Ephp%3Fpid%3D129098&share_type=t&link_source=app

[Tonggi]

anyone try other rotors other than ZCP replacements? like DBA or PFC? Just asking out of curiosity.

[Obioban]

anyone try other rotors other than ZCP replacements? like DBA or PFC? Just asking out of curiosity.

Tough sell with FCP selling ZCP rotors.

[FCD46]

Silbergrau metallic here is a member that has multiple Brembo 996 BBK kits for sale.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?share_fid=2212386&share_tid=129086&share_pid=129098&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnam3forum%2Ecom%2Fforums%2Fmobiquo%2Fredirect%2Ephp%3Fpid%3D129098&share_type=t&link_source=app

Hey that’s me! Lol, I’m like man that picture looks familiar haha

yes I have (2) full sets of 996 front and rear. 996.351.425 and .426 are the correct fronts you need, everything is at the front page of this post!

electric yellow (not machined yet)
bright green (I believe the rears are sold, should get payment soon) fronts are machined and I have the rally road brackets on hand.

I followed this post for the part numbers, sourced individually all the new pieces, a second set came for sale at that time so I just bought two of everything and got the second calipers too to have them redone.

feel free to PM me with any questions, I’ll try to answer but most these guys on here would be better able to answer I’m sure!

[Tonggi]

Tough sell with FCP selling ZCP rotors.

yea lifetime is hard to beat.

[robgill]

yea lifetime is hard to beat.

Agreed. I ran both ECS (lasted like 10 track days) and PFC front rotors (going in 11 track days and almost done) with aggressive pads (PFC08). I’ll be switching to FCP ZCP as soon as these PFCs wear out…

[Tonggi]

what car does the Pad D738 come off of? I plan to buy my pads off FCP Euro as well.