Porsche Brembo 996 BBK conversion

[Sergmann]

Looks like they'll still be offering warranty on them if you bought them in time though: https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-a...l#post17192852

I reached out the them to ask this and will update with the response but the link to rennlist looks promising.

[heinzboehmer]

I ordered them from FCP a month or so ago. Checking now they are, in fact, no longer listed on FCP. bummer......

Looks like they'll still be offering warranty on them if you bought them in time though: https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-a...l#post17192852

[Sergmann]

I ordered them from FCP a month or so ago. Checking now they are, in fact, no longer listed on FCP. bummer......

[Tonggi]

Curious what pads people are using for the track and links to them? I keep getting confused which pads I need

Last time I went to the track I used PFC_01s.

Quick question I see on your parts list Ferodo pads at $287 and $297 which I believe were Ds1.11 pads ? When did you buy them from them ? Because I tried ordering them 3 weeks ago from Fcp and they said they not available anymore with no ETA which sucks because they only have da2500 available as of right not and they suck for track use. They even took down the links for the ds1.11 pads from their website as well.


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Can you link those pads?

[Radekxpl]

I just completed this DIY and have attached the actual costs I experienced. I really do despise Rockauto for a few reasons but they are BY FAR the cheapest place to buy rebuild parts for these calipers and I'm cheap so they got my money this time. If you can source a good set of calipers that don't need a rebuild, do it. its worth a little bit extra on the front end IMO.

Some notes:
I reused my stock rear rotors. they were less than a year old. They will get replace with ZCP rots when they wear out.
I put full rebuild kits in all 4 calipers.
I bought my calipers on ebay and maybe could have found them cheaper but even the Porsche guys are on to us at this point and the calipers are not as cheap as they once where.
My price list shows Ferrado race pads which total almost $600. My car is a track car. a lot of money can be saved here if you go with street pads.
I bought the rally road rear brackets for the larger pad. The fronts came form ECS because they are cheaper.
One of my rear calipers needed new pistons, the coating had failed on them and needed replacement so there was some added cost there.

All and all I think this could have been done a bit cheaper but for just under $2500 I have 4 piston Brembo's with race pads at all 4 corners. And have lifetime consumables (FCP) so running cost should be virtually $0.

Quick question I see on your parts list Ferodo pads at $287 and $297 which I believe were Ds1.11 pads ? When did you buy them from them ? Because I tried ordering them 3 weeks ago from Fcp and they said they not available anymore with no ETA which sucks because they only have da2500 available as of right not and they suck for track use. They even took down the links for the ds1.11 pads from their website as well.


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[Sergmann]

I just completed this DIY and have attached the actual costs I experienced. I really do despise Rockauto for a few reasons but they are BY FAR the cheapest place to buy rebuild parts for these calipers and I'm cheap so they got my money this time. If you can source a good set of calipers that don't need a rebuild, do it. its worth a little bit extra on the front end IMO.

Some notes:
I reused my stock rear rotors. they were less than a year old. They will get replace with ZCP rots when they wear out.
I put full rebuild kits in all 4 calipers.
I bought my calipers on ebay and maybe could have found them cheaper but even the Porsche guys are on to us at this point and the calipers are not as cheap as they once where.
My price list shows Ferrado race pads which total almost $600. My car is a track car. a lot of money can be saved here if you go with street pads.
I bought the rally road rear brackets for the larger pad. The fronts came form ECS because they are cheaper.
One of my rear calipers needed new pistons, the coating had failed on them and needed replacement so there was some added cost there.

All and all I think this could have been done a bit cheaper but for just under $2500 I have 4 piston Brembo's with race pads at all 4 corners. And have lifetime consumables (FCP) so running cost should be virtually $0.

[Tbonem3]

That's the guy. He has different sizes as well. I would definitely get larger for the fronts - all 4 being the same size looks a little goofy imo.

[Radekxpl]

I used this set from eBay that came with a variety of sizes that fit well:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Brembo-D...-/112982122742

Thanks 🙏, saw these on eBay as well, just ordered them.


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[robgill]

Cool thanks for the input 👍 I’m refining mine had them for 6 years and finish look bit tired after so many track days off abuse, had M decals on then before, though I change things a bit and go with brembo decals this time around.


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I used this set from eBay that came with a variety of sizes that fit well:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Brembo-Decal-Sticker-Vinyl-Caliper-Brake-Red-Heat-Resistant-6-Sizes-Pairs-/112982122742

[Radekxpl]

I want to say my favorite looking set of decals ended up being like 3 5/16" front and 2 7/16" rear. Just off memory. From a guy named Fyerfyter (Scott) on Ebay.

Cool thanks for the input 👍 I’m refinishing mine had them for 6 years and finish looks bit tired after so many track days off abuse, had M decals on them before, though I change things a bit and go with brembo decals this time around.


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[Tbonem3]

I want to say my favorite looking set of decals ended up being like 3 5/16" front and 2 7/16" rear. Just off memory. From a guy named Fyerfyter (Scott) on Ebay.

[Radekxpl]

By any chance does any one rememberers/knows the best size fit for Brembo decal for the front/rear ? Don't want to purchase something that is way to big or small. Thanks in advance.

[Titaniu//M]

Any idea if these would fit the front

985.351.421 and 422

No they won't - these are base Boxster calipers. You need Boxster/Cayman S or 996 ones.

[selm3]

Any idea if these would fit the front

985.351.421 and 422

[Arith2]

How did everyone terminate the brake sensor wire after installation?

🙈


Or solder the wires together and heat shrink them right by the connector. You can just cut the original wear sensor wires and plug them in.

You could replace the connector on the car with a Porsche one. I'll get the part number either tonight or tomorrow.