Porsche Brembo 996 BBK conversion

[maupineda]

In my experience, the stoptech (centric owned) seals are slightly looser than OE brembo, so their pistons also being slightly larger should be fine. You're also talking about hundredths of a millimeter.

A trick I tried once was when I had one seal feel too tight, I moved it over to a bore where the fit was a little too loose, then moved that looser seal back over to the first bore where things were too tight. Both then were snug.

I would highly suggest using proper install lube rather than brake fluid - it provides much more lubricity and makes it easier to push the pistons past the new seals. If you bought the new seals off ebay (Ohiomotorsports), then it comes with proper lube.

Hi, I did not source my seals from them but went with the centric kit from FCP Euro. I wonder if they will bring some lube with them. if not, is this something I can source from the typical auto parts stores (Autozone, etc)?

[KhanArt]

I have Textar pads and I had to remove the pins as well. Might need to try removing the adhesive since my Front brakes randomly make loud noises during slow braking if I am not mistaken.

[WOLFN8TR]

anyone using the front dampers? do you leave them as they are for easier reuse or do you adhere them to the brake pads?
And by the way my rear pads (front Porsche) from ate arrived with a pin that i had to remove.

I initially installed the fronts without the dampers. You can here the pistons engaging the pads when applying the brakes. I ended up removing the adhesive from the dampers and installing them, it reduced the noise about 50%. My rear ATE pads also came with that pin, remove and install.

[Zekarus]

I don't see how they'd work (dampen vibrations), if they're not fixed to the pads. The pads are already mostly immobilized by the pins and the spring clip on top. What keeps the pad then from vibrating or moving that little bit that creates noise? I assume it's these dampers stuck to the pad and stuck inside the pistons.

Word of advice- the temptation to adhere these dampers to the pad before install is strong, but it will screw you up unless you guess perfectly. It's best to stick the dampers into the pistons, then peel the backing, and stick the pad to them, as the pad is resting on the pins.

great advice will do it like you suggest! thanks!

[Tbonem3]

In my experience, the stoptech (centric owned) seals are slightly looser than OE brembo, so their pistons also being slightly larger should be fine. You're also talking about hundredths of a millimeter.

A trick I tried once was when I had one seal feel too tight, I moved it over to a bore where the fit was a little too loose, then moved that looser seal back over to the first bore where things were too tight. Both then were snug.

I would highly suggest using proper install lube rather than brake fluid - it provides much more lubricity and makes it easier to push the pistons past the new seals. If you bought the new seals off ebay (Ohiomotorsports), then it comes with proper lube.