Porsche Brembo 996 BBK conversion

[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.

[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.

[FCD46]

Step 1 is admitting you have a problem.

eventually one of these sets will make it onto my car

[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.

[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.

[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?

[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.

[Thonas]

If you are using CSL rotors front and rear the use TEX-2193702 and TEX-2332902 pads for front and rear. Both available on FCP Euro.

Thanks, I will give the textar pads a shot. Third time is a charm……

[duracellttu]

Do you happen to know the part number for those pads? Thanks

If you are using CSL rotors front and rear the use TEX-2193702 and TEX-2332902 pads for front and rear. Both available on FCP Euro.

[Thonas]

Stock Brembo and Akebono are neither ATE nor Textar. So I ask again, why not use OE Porsche pads?

Do you happen to know the part number for those pads? Thanks

[duracellttu]

I tried both stock Brembos and Akebono Brake Pads. Same result.

Stock Brembo and Akebono are neither ATE nor Textar. So I ask again, why not use OE Porsche pads?

[Thonas]

I know it sounds crazy, but check to see if the edge of your rotors are rubbing on the calipers when they get hot … check the calipers to see if any paint has rubbed off. You might need to add spacers to the brackets to get some additional clearance.


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I checked. It close but has not touched.

[Thonas]

Any reason to not try OE Textar or ATE pads? Yeah I get it they have more brake dust but historically they have no squeal issues.

I tried both stock Brembos and Akebono Brake Pads. Same result.

[duracellttu]

Okay….. I did the following;

-removed pads
-removed shims
-applied anti- squeal lube to the back of the pads, allowing it to dry for 48 hours
-applied BG anti-squeal to the pads

Then I gave it a good test drive and as soon as the brakes got hot, Squeal city.


Does anyone know if this can be caused by a problem in the calipers? Pistons etc. I have never seen or had brakes make this much noise (excluding race pads).

Any reason to not try OE Textar or ATE pads? Yeah I get it they have more brake dust but historically they have no squeal issues.

[DvSkD4]

I know it sounds crazy, but check to see if the edge of your rotors are rubbing on the calipers when they get hot … check the calipers to see if any paint has rubbed off. You might need to add spacers to the brackets to get some additional clearance.


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