Originally Posted by Gary_Cogis

Thanks gota911,

Look who's got a signature now...

Originally Posted by ChiefEntertainmentOfficer

I guess rennlost is not the forum to go to for actual answers.

Originally Posted by Gary_Cogis

OEM Porsche calipers are in fact made by Brembo.
OEM Porsche discs are not.

OEM Brembo, and Brembo High Performance, are very different.
OEM development follows a different criteria for design, performance, longevity, cost, etc...

Porsche's are definitely known for having some of the best braking cars on the planet, in comparison to other road going cars. That doesn't mean that there's not significant room for improvement, and that's exactly what Brembo's High Performance division focuses their developed on.

That said, Your ultimate goals with your car should dictate the direction you want to go next....followed by your budget, and your expectations of what an aftermarket braking solution should provide/accomplish.

You can upgrade pads, brake fluid, and lines to make sure the OEM system is working to it's optimum capabilities.

You could upgrade to higher quality aftermarket Brembo 2pc. discs in order to save weight, improve temperature management, increase component quality, and overall longevity.

You could also consider an OEM transplant such as Porsche 6-piston GT3 calipers and the larger 350mm discs.
Some have even gone the extra step and used the Porsche 6-piston GT3 calipers WITH aftermarket Brembo 2pc. lightweight discs.

If you really want to spend some money and not look back, there's a handful of aftermarket brake kit options from Brembo that include their aftermarket monobloc calipers, their 2pc. discs, pads, lines, and hardware in a number of different combinations to cater to different types of expectations, usage, driving styles, and wheel fitments.

Brembo worked extensively with Porsche on the development of the OEM braking system (including the entire corner module...wheel carrier and uprights), so they already have a significant head start on where they can make practical and noticeable improvements that cater to performance enthusiast who have already exceeded the limits of the OEM braking system. IMHaEO*, the OEM brakes are quite good, and with minor upgrades like pads, fluid, lines,... and if necessary, their 2pc rotor kits,... will undoubtedly perform at a much higher level than most other companies aftermarket BBK options. And if you still feel that you are at a level that requires a complete system upgrade, Brembo's High Performance aftermarket systems are the only options I would trust to improve upon Brembo's OEM systems.




*In My Humble and Educated Opinion

Originally Posted by Gary_Cogis

OEM Porsche calipers are in fact made by Brembo.
OEM Porsche discs are not.

OEM Brembo, and Brembo High Performance, are very different.
OEM development follows a different criteria for design, performance, longevity, cost, etc...

Porsche's are definitely known for having some of the best braking cars on the planet, in comparison to other road going cars. That doesn't mean that there's not significant room for improvement, and that's exactly what Brembo's High Performance division focuses their developed on.

That said, Your ultimate goals with your car should dictate the direction you want to go next....followed by your budget, and your expectations of what an aftermarket braking solution should provide/accomplish.

You can upgrade pads, brake fluid, and lines to make sure the OEM system is working to it's optimum capabilities.

You could upgrade to higher quality aftermarket Brembo 2pc. discs in order to save weight, improve temperature management, increase component quality, and overall longevity.

You could also consider an OEM transplant such as Porsche 6-piston GT3 calipers and the larger 350mm discs.
Some have even gone the extra step and used the Porsche 6-piston GT3 calipers WITH aftermarket Brembo 2pc. lightweight discs.

If you really want to spend some money and not look back, there's a handful of aftermarket brake kit options from Brembo that include their aftermarket monobloc calipers, their 2pc. discs, pads, lines, and hardware in a number of different combinations to cater to different types of expectations, usage, driving styles, and wheel fitments.

Brembo worked extensively with Porsche on the development of the OEM braking system (including the entire corner module...wheel carrier and uprights), so they already have a significant head start on where they can make practical and noticeable improvements that cater to performance enthusiast who have already exceeded the limits of the OEM braking system. IMHaEO*, the OEM brakes are quite good, and with minor upgrades like pads, fluid, lines,... and if necessary, their 2pc rotor kits,... will undoubtedly perform at a much higher level than most other companies aftermarket BBK options. And if you still feel that you are at a level that requires a complete system upgrade, Brembo's High Performance aftermarket systems are the only options I would trust to improve upon Brembo's OEM systems.




*In My Humble and Educated Opinion

Originally Posted by 1BlinkGone

Originally Posted by eab3@bellsouth.net

Sorry to post on a 4 year old thread but Brembo caught my eye.
I tried to help a friend change the front brake pads on his 2011 911 Carrera. We both thought stock system, he ordered pads from a well known supplier. The pads that came in had holes for a pin the would pass through to hold the pads. The pads on his car were a good bit longer and had no center pin. The caliper looked like it had to be removed to change the pads. The calipers are dark gray and have "Brembo" stamped in small letters. There does seem to be another pad available, although there is no explanation as to what they are. Anybody have ant thoughts? How do you change these pads?