Brembo-Porno Thread

[4ringAR]

I noticed there have been a lot of threads about people's Brembos(18Z/17Z/RS6), lets consolidate and have a mega-thread of sexy big brakes
[drool]

I will post with pictures of mine this weekend, my friend is bringing them back with him when he comes to town Saturday.[evilsmile]

[v8a6]

First in with pics :) by Midwest Calipers in Toronto

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb9373377/p4pb9373377.jpg

[svirk2]

^ this color is pretty

[A62TURBO]

I'll play.

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l439/a62turbo/5104E2C7-C57E-4390-807F-BBC473830B5A-5255-000001DCCDA7FA16_zps3b5d3499.jpg

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l439/a62turbo/BB8D01F8-89EA-40CC-8221-9A7E8EB2E6B9-5255-000001DCB4B575EC_zps2da92a03.jpg

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l439/a62turbo/13442560-5799-4099-AF48-5AC0E835E18F-5255-000001DCB045E815_zps50fa7a76.jpg

[lunamarA4]

did u guys paint them? and then just get new stickers?

[v8a6]

did u guys paint them? and then just get new stickers?

Mine were rebuilt, then powder coated, then high-temp decals

This is a before shot, to give you an idea of how much work went into them
http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb9373378/p4pb9373378.jpg

[lunamarA4]

do u guys know if one can shave these 2 points on rs4 brakes to increase clearance
http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/rs4_brembo.jpg

[A62TURBO]

^^^ I wouldn't recommend it.

[SpyderMR]

Mine installed yesterday.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/WP_000166.jpg

[CALL AAA]

Oohhhh, that ^ looks sharp! And I love that blue, but only on certain color cars.

Here are my fronts. 355 mm 6 pistons.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y123/CALLAAA/44d889c7.jpg

[Korben007]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/29/baqeju7e.jpg

18z with girodisc rotors. Rs6 going on the s6 next

[LeonVFB]

Mine installed yesterday.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/WP_000166.jpg


http://i47.tinypic.com/2en819f.jpg
You win.

[4ringAR]

woo! got these back from my buddy today, and I was quick to slap some decals on them
probably going to have to redo the piston seats since he powdered over them, but I was kind expecting that
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n92/4Ring_Jelly/IMAG0669_zps5dda09f2.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n92/4Ring_Jelly/IMAG0671_zps74634463.jpg

Edit:


And FWIW heres a "before" shot....they were pretty nasty

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n92/4Ring_Jelly/IMAG0377.jpg

[v8a6]

Lookin nice 4ring!

[Flad.Solo.View]

Mine installed yesterday.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/WP_000166.jpg
mercedes rotors?

[4ringAR]

mercedes rotors?

Yeah they look like they would be 2005 MB C230 Sport rotors. Which are factory-crossdrilled



Lookin nice 4ring!

Thanks dude! I cant wait to get the rest of the equiptment to put these together and on the car!

[ricam78]

They came out great man. I know I posted mine before, but here they are again in case anyone stumbles on this thread in the future. If anyone needs retrofit info and part numbers, there is a link in my sig:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff285/ricam78/Allroad/DSC_0216.jpg

[khalimadeath]

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q339/khalimadeath/20130412_151655.jpg

[A6Avant]

Those ^^^ are the Cats Ass

[Korben007]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/15/3y9a8upu.jpg
The 8 vs 6 piston. Pretty much the same size externally.

[coolgraymemo]

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q339/khalimadeath/20130412_151655.jpg

Why is the 2B decal still visible?

[SpyderMR]

Yeah they look like they would be 2005 MB C230 Sport rotors. Which are factory-crossdrilled


That is indeed correct sir.

[4ringAR]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/15/3y9a8upu.jpg
The 8 vs 6 piston. Pretty much the same size externally.

One's roughly twice the price as the other though, lol

[Korben007]

One's roughly twice the price as the other though, lol

True and the 8 piston weights a little more

[034Motorsport]

One's roughly twice the price as the other though, lol

Random tidbit of information, but the RS4 8 piston calipers are barely more expensive than the Cayenne 6 piston calipers, when purchased new.

The difference being Cayenne calipers are far easier to find used of course. But if you're buying new from the dealer, they actually aren't all that expensive.

But why did you powdercoat over the pistons?! Guy didn't throw some tape on em?

Looks great though. I'm jealous of everyone's beautiful calipers; I just spray painted mine and I'm lazy.

[ricam78]

Good point Max. I think the issue is cost of rs6 rotors vs Mercedes ones. I could be wrong though. Why not pc your cals.....makes a big difference.

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[A62TURBO]

Just alittle info, the rs6 calipers aren't that heavy for their size but the rotors on the other hand seem to weigh 2-3 times the caliper.

[4ringAR]

Random tidbit of information, but the RS4 8 piston calipers are barely more expensive than the Cayenne 6 piston calipers, when purchased new.

The difference being Cayenne calipers are far easier to find used of course. But if you're buying new from the dealer, they actually aren't all that expensive.

But why did you powdercoat over the pistons?! Guy didn't throw some tape on em?

Looks great though. I'm jealous of everyone's beautiful calipers; I just spray painted mine and I'm lazy.

Curious ...how much are new rs calipers? Because you can get new treg calipers for about 430/ea

I told my friend I was planning to rebuild them after he coated them, I think he thought I meant pistons and seals, not just seals . I don't think it will hurt anything to have powder on the piston faces though. I might have to ream the mounting holes though, he didn't mask them off.
Like I said, they might not be perfect, but for the price I'm happy.

[deucescorner]

My contribution:


http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll130/deucescorner/photo-9.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/deucescorner/media/photo-9.jpg.html)

[khalimadeath]

Why is the 2B decal still visible?

They just cant let their stuff go, they put their name all over everything. The powder coating place said they blasted it down to bare aluminum but after coating it still showed.

[aysix]

I need big brakes now.

Fuck you guys.

[4ringAR]

They just cant let their stuff go, they put their name all over everything. The powder coating place said they blasted it down to bare aluminum but after coating it still showed.

Did you decide what logo you are going to put on there?

[stef2.7t]

I need big brakes now.

Fuck you guys.

I'mma row this boat with you!!!

[coolgraymemo]

They just cant let their stuff go, they put their name all over everything. The powder coating place said they blasted it down to bare aluminum but after coating it still showed.

I guess I'll have to deal with that soon too.

I have your caliper's younger brother from 2B.

[brownson1]

I need big brakes now.

Fuck you guys.

Right?

I just added 18's, +60lbs unsprung weight and I can feel it.

Great ideas here, thanks everyone

[JediJoker7169]

I just added 18's, +60lbs unsprung weight and I can feel it.

Really? I dropped weight by switching to lightweight 18"s from the OEM heavy-as-all-getout 16"s.

[Castor Troy]

you guys in 'murica, where are you getting your calipers done at? mine are in pretty sorry shape

[ricam78]

Any good PC shop can do it. Break them down using a compressor and some wood blocks or rubber clamps. You can isolate 3 pistons at a time using the bleeder caps and removing the crossover which helps. Then drop them off to blast and coat. While they are apart, buy new seals and boots (Centric has a kit) and then lube and re-assemble...done. If you habe 17 or 18Z's, part numbers for everything are in my sig.

[brownson1]

Really? I dropped weight by switching to lightweight 18"s from the OEM heavy-as-all-getout 16"s.

OEM factory RS6 18's,

Heavy as a baby elephant

"What'chall think of my 22's?.... Aiet they 18's but I keep'm clean though"-Day-day, Friday After Next

[Castor Troy]

Any good PC shop can do it. Break them down using a compressor and some wood blocks or rubber clamps. You can isolate 3 pistons at a time using the bleeder caps and removing the crossover which helps. Then drop them off to blast and coat. While they are apart, buy new seals and boots (Centric has a kit) and then lube and re-assemble...done. If you habe 17 or 18Z's, part numbers for everything are in my sig.

I have 18zs, and i guess i'd prefer to send them to someone who has experience doing 17z/18z rebuilds and refinishing

[A62TURBO]

This is who I used, he did a great job but had my calipers for over 3 months.

http://bravoindiaalpha.com/BIADesign/?page_id=123

[ricam78]

I have 18zs, and i guess i'd prefer to send them to someone who has experience doing 17z/18z rebuilds and refinishing

I have never touched a caliper before I did mine. As long as you have an air compressor and nozzle tip, you can take them apart. Putting them back together is a breeze too. soak seals in brake fluid then put one in each hole. Put piston boot on each piston with the help of some brake fluid, insert each piston into the hole by lining it up perfectly and using some even force....done. I say that, but I outsource a of easy items too. I just tackled this one myself because I wanted to make sure no one else chipped my PC :)

[VJ's A6]

My Before:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZnwxkHhN3Tw/UT-r_fDZHcI/AAAAAAAADuE/8D117ZpmIzo/s800/IMG_20130312_181947.jpg

After:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-oxEDnTqtSns/UeGo63Q33DI/AAAAAAAAEAs/apRuX_F6IF0/s800/IMG_20130712_213521.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MQYr0T_k8IY/UeGo9eqsXQI/AAAAAAAAEA0/b6eH_ZGBgxw/s800/IMG_20130712_213615.jpg

Waiting for rebuild kit to come in..

[ricam78]

Nice work sir.

[coolgraymemo]

"What'chall think of my 22's?.... Aiet they 18's but I keep'm clean though"-Day-day, Friday After Next

Wrong.

[Trailrider]

Mine installed yesterday.

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/WP_000166.jpg

Motha phucka!! I'm in love, WOW!!

[Trailrider]

They came out great man. I know I posted mine before, but here they are again in case anyone stumbles on this thread in the future. If anyone needs retrofit info and part numbers, there is a link in my sig:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff285/ricam78/Allroad/DSC_0216.jpg

Okay, time for a threesome. Very nice!!

[khalimadeath]

love the color

[v8a6]

Brembo 17z calipers
Professionally rebuilt and powdercoated by MidWest Calipers

They are up for sale in the Canadian Classifieds, if anyone is interested

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10296834/p4pb10296834.jpg
http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10296835/p4pb10296835.jpg

[moyenecorniche]

Bumped ...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50447601223_eaf33e2434_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jRT9gZ)UwgT9jA9Qnugcr08i0JiPQ (https://flic.kr/p/2jRT9gZ) by marc streiff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/147988815@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50540133803_e70dc47757_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2k14oZi)IMG_1792 (https://flic.kr/p/2k14oZi) by marc streiff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/147988815@N04/), on Flickr

[Landspd]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50616036146_af3defb64b_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2k7Lq7o)IMG_2583 (https://flic.kr/p/2k7Lq7o) by Jeffrey Miller (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191105300@N06/), on Flickr

Feeling self conscious about only having 4 pots, after seeing all these 6 and 8 pots.

[A6sport]

https://media.fotki.com/2v2HvSRmjxuqEyP.jpg