Ceramic discs on a db9

[stevewushu]

Can DBS ceramic brake discs be fitted to a DB9? Is it straightforward or do calipers need changing also?

[michael gould]

But at 20k per set why would you want to do it !!

[DB9 Ian P]

Doubt the alloys will fit either - why not just buy a Virage

[stevewushu]

Got the discs. All 4 for £2k only done 1000miles. And wheels are 20".
So barring the opinions, can they be fitted or do new callipers also need fitting?

[yeti]

stevewushu said:

Got the discs. All 4 for £2k only done 1000miles. And wheels are 20".
So barring the opinions, can they be fitted or do new callipers also need fitting?

You need new calipers, yes. And brake pads obviously, I believe they're a grand a set Steve! Bamford Rose have a set of DBS calipers which they were going to use for one of their big brake (steel) kits for a DB9/Vantage, this was a few weeks back though.

If you want to sort this - they'll be the ones to figure it out. Bargain for the discs, I'd be very interested to know what the entire set up ends up costing you.

My Brembo GranTurismos are mind-blowingly good, and the BR steel kit better still and on a par with the CCMs for brake force - just heavier obviously. Can't imagine how good they must feel...

[michael gould]

stevewushu said:

Got the discs. All 4 for £2k only done 1000miles. And wheels are 20".
So barring the opinions, can they be fitted or do new callipers also need fitting?

Great price for the discs as they are about 2200 each !

[stevewushu]

I was very fortunate with the purchase of the discs. So if I took into account the costs of calipers and pads plus fitting it may well be a bargain.
I'm intrigued about the BR brake upgrade. The CC discs I'm told take a while to warm up?

[Behr]

stevewushu said:

I was very fortunate with the purchase of the discs. So if I took into account the costs of calipers and pads plus fitting it may well be a bargain.
I'm intrigued about the BR brake upgrade. The CC discs I'm told take a while to warm up?

Not sure how true that is, however the carbon brakes on my DBS are sensational right from cold..

[Zod]

Behr said:

stevewushu said:

I was very fortunate with the purchase of the discs. So if I took into account the costs of calipers and pads plus fitting it may well be a bargain.
I'm intrigued about the BR brake upgrade. The CC discs I'm told take a while to warm up?

Not sure how true that is, however the carbon brakes on my DBS are sensational right from cold..

I can never get over how good these brakes are.

[roykinch]

I'm about to put a set of ceramic brakes on to a 2005 DB9, wish me luck

[handyman 1417]

Why?

[james-witton]

Fantastic on my Virage.
Never thought they would make such a difference to the feel of the V8V brakes.

Edited by james-witton on Wednesday 20th July 23:58

[Speculatore]

I have 6 pot racing Brembos on mine with 380mm front discs. A much cheaper option with plenty of stopping power. (I needed it going from 450bhp to 520bhp).

[tonyhall38]

but you dont go fast enough.....

[Speculatore]

tonyhall38 said:

but you dont go fast enough.....

That's me Tony. I am the restriction on the cars performance....

[tonyhall38]

handicap would have been a better word....

[Speculatore]

tonyhall38 said:

handicap would have been a better word....

You are a Cruel Man................. What have I ever done to you???

[roykinch]

To help stop the car quicker

handyman 1417 said:

Why?

[roykinch]

I have just contacted you on LinkedIn

Speculatore said:

I have 6 pot racing Brembos on mine with 380mm front discs. A much cheaper option with plenty of stopping power. (I needed it going from 450bhp to 520bhp).

[JulianPH]

roykinch said:

I have just contacted you on LinkedIn

Speculatore said:

I have 6 pot racing Brembos on mine with 380mm front discs. A much cheaper option with plenty of stopping power. (I needed it going from 450bhp to 520bhp).

Just to let you know he is en route to Papua new Guinea at the moment, so likely to be delayed in getting back to you!