Consolidated Macan Brembo upgrade thread (READ FIRST POST)

[emichel6888]

^ I might can help with that.

From Houston? I am in DFW area, but if that works you let me know.

 

[EpicTech]

I go to that area as I have friends there. Can come through on Thursday.

 

[bentin]

Nice. I was going to say I'll be up in Dallas next month, but sounds like you'll beat me to it.

 

[EpicTech]

He is close enough to where I don't mind helping out Plus I can stop at Summit racing while I am there, see if they have my intercooler temp gauge.

 

[EpicTech]

And... they are on !!

 

[pseudorealityx]

Has anyone gone with the Racing Brake high temp boots? What were your results? I've got 2 Track nights so far on the Macans with Raybestos ST-41 pads, and already getting the first signs of dust boot deterioration. Rather than swap the $10 centric seals every other track event; contemplating just doing it 'right' the first time.

 

[nono0044]

Has anyone gone with the Racing Brake high temp boots? What were your results? I've got 2 Track nights so far on the Macans with Raybestos ST-41 pads, and already getting the first signs of dust boot deterioration. Rather than swap the $10 centric seals every other track event; contemplating just doing it 'right' the first time.

Thinking about them too. Just bought titanium shims since my boots don't look too hot after one track day

 

[pseudorealityx]

Thinking about them too. Just bought titanium shims since my boots don't look too hot after one track day

Where did you get the shims?

 

[GTIfan99]

Thinking about them too. Just bought titanium shims since my boots don't look too hot after one track day

Source please.

 

[nono0044]

Where did you get the shims?

https://www.ebay.com/sch/exist22b/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

 

[GTIfan99]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Titanium-B...885983?hash=item3b311a6d5f:g:gGsAAOSwTgJc1aT2

So that one looks like the best bet.

 

[GTIfan99]

And... they are on !!

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That look fantastic.

 

[nono0044]

That look fantastic.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Titanium-c...754179?hash=item3b41e76503:g:b6IAAOSwImRYfrU0

I got these ones. 0.35mm vs. 0.85mm, but I figured when I get the high temp boots and shields, they should be enough

 

[GTIfan99]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Titanium-c...754179?hash=item3b41e76503:g:b6IAAOSwImRYfrU0

I got these ones. 0.35mm vs. 0.85mm, but I figured when I get the high temp boots and shields, they should be enough

Post the info on the high temp boots when you get them on the car. Very interested.

 

[pseudorealityx]

Also.... given the thickness of the these shims, I don't know if the difference in thermal conductivity between titanium and stainless is actually significant. The main factor is going to be the contact resistance of adding another layer between pad and piston. Stainless would be much cheaper and get you 95% of the performance. Seems like something we could do a little group order if desired. Any waterjet or laser cutter could knock these out when we're talking less than 1mm stainless. Thoughts?