Consolidated Macan Brembo upgrade thread (READ FIRST POST)

[nono0044]

The shims did help quiet down the DS2500. It did not help the save dust boots from further breaking down though, maybe it helped it some. My brakes did get really really hot when the factory traction control kicked in during hot laps.

your stock boots, or the high temp ones?

 

[scrapin240]

your stock boots, or the high temp ones?

Stock boots... Didn't get the high temps one yet. They'll be on for my next track day

 

[GTIfan99]

How much Red Rubber Gear do you use? Do you pack beween seal and boot or coat sparingly.

 

[Ub3rN3rd]

installed the new calipers, it was easy and pretty much on point about what about what everyone has said. Thanks for everyone who provided the great info on this thread. I also want to conform BBS CH-R 19x9.5 ET 45 brakes fit with no issues.

 

[Ub3rN3rd]

Went with Akebono ultra premium ceramic ASP1001 pads and 345mm mk6 ECS tuning two piece. This is my second set for rotors from them, I got 50k miles on the first set.

 

[nono0044]

245mm eh ?

 

[Ub3rN3rd]

245mm eh ?

hahaha oops I call it the overbite mod

 

[TheBlondeFella]

So I've just scanned the car and I have a Adaptive Cruise Control - Brake Temperature Error

Anyone had one of these or know what the possible cause could be?

 

[GTIfan99]

So I've just scanned the car and I have a Adaptive Cruise Control - Brake Temperature Error

Anyone had one of these or know what the possible cause could be?

I'd guess ACC requires the brake temps to be within a certain range and doesn't like it when they aren't?

 

[Cuzoe]

Went with Akebono ultra premium ceramic ASP1001 pads and 345mm mk6 ECS tuning two piece. This is my second set for rotors from them, I got 50k miles on the first set.

Looking at your caliper... did you have them powder coated/painted darker? It could just be how the light hits them but in some of the other pictures they appear much lighter gray. I have dark wheels and was worried about how the calipers would look under them but that looks really good. Might save me getting them powdered/painted.

 

[bentin]

Looking at your caliper... did you have them powder coated/painted darker? It could just be how the light hits them but in some of the other pictures they appear much lighter gray. I have dark wheels and was worried about how the calipers would look under them but that looks really good. Might save me getting them powdered/painted.

Funny, those pics made me think just that. Plus it seems easy to just hit the ugly rear calipers with some flat black G2 spray paint.

 

[Ub3rN3rd]

Looking at your caliper... did you have them powder coated/painted darker? It could just be how the light hits them but in some of the other pictures they appear much lighter gray. I have dark wheels and was worried about how the calipers would look under them but that looks really good. Might save me getting them powdered/painted.

Stock color. It’s both. The brakes are a Matte black same as my wheels. When the sun is directly hitting it. Looks dark grey.

 

[Cuzoe]

With that I'm sold on keeping them stock color. My wheels are satin black, or whatever neuspeed calls it... not glossy though. Thanks for responding.

 

[RedDragonAus]

Do the Enkei RS05RR 18x8.5 +45 clear the calipers without spacers? I searched the thread and it looks like nobody has posted it yet.

 

[GTIfan99]

Do the Enkei RS05RR 18x8.5 +45 clear the calipers without spacers? I searched the thread and it looks like nobody has posted it yet.

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Just from that pic, I'd say no. They barely clear the PP brakes.