Zimmermann

Zimmermann for Porsche

For more than six decades, Otto Zimmermann has been developing, producing and selling sophisticated vehicle components for car manufacturers and the free spare parts market, with a strong presence in Porsche braking applications.

A Quick Look at Zimmermann

For more than six decades, Otto Zimmermann has been developing, producing and selling sophisticated vehicle components for car manufacturers and the free spare parts market. Zimmermann discs have already proven their reliability and performance in the first vehicles that were standardly equipped with disc brakes.Since its landmark relocation from Eppingen to Sinsheim in 1990 Otto Zimmermann GmbH has been systematically expanding its administrative premises, production facilities and warehousing space to over 29.000 square meters.During the last years Otto Zimmermann expanded essentially its production capacity. The Porsche parts are manufactured on latest production lines matching the quality criteria of the automotive industry. Computer-controlled robots and drilling machines guarantee shortest production times and ensure constant quality on a very high level.

Choosing the Right Fit for Your Porsche

Where Zimmermann is listed for Porsche, use the supplied model coverage and OE references to confirm suitability. Check details that commonly affect fitment such as model year, side or axle position, and any notes on disc dimensions or coating to ensure you select the correct parts.

• Typical reasons to choose Zimmermann discs for Porsche include replacing worn or corroded discs, restoring smooth braking feel and pairing with suitable pads for predictable daily and fast-road use.
• Common symptoms that suggest brake work is due include judder or vibration under braking, squeal or noise, and visible corrosion or lip wear on the disc edges.
• Always clean the hub faces carefully, torque fixings evenly and follow a proper bedding-in procedure with new discs and pads to minimise the risk of vibration or “warped disc” complaints.
• Coated discs can help reduce visible corrosion on the hub and outer areas, which keeps the brakes looking cleaner behind open Porsche wheels.

Browse by Category

If you already know the area you are working on, start with the category and then filter by Porsche model. Where real-world symptoms and typical reasons to replace are provided, use them to keep the wording grounded.

Brakes — Brake components are renewed to restore stopping performance, address wear and corrosion, or to upgrade a Porsche for fast road or occasional track use. Common symptoms include vibration under braking, increased stopping distances, squealing, pulling to one side, warning lights and visible wear to discs and pads.

• Check which axle and disc size is specified for your Porsche, and whether pads, wear sensors and fitting hardware are included or need to be ordered separately.
• Follow the recommended bedding-in procedure to stabilise friction levels and help prevent noise and judder.

Brake Pads & Disc Package — Combined pad and disc packages provide a matched set to refresh the braking system in one go, helping to maintain balanced performance across the axle or vehicle. Older systems may show disc lips, pad glazing, noise, vibration and reduced bite, especially after heavy use.

• Confirm whether the package covers the front, rear or a full set, and check any notes on whether it is OE-style or uprated.
• Review the running-in guidance supplied with the kit so the new components bed in correctly on your Porsche.

SPORTS Brake Disc — Sports brake discs for Porsche are typically drilled or grooved to improve heat dissipation, pad cleaning and response under repeated heavy use. They are often chosen when standard discs show overheating, cracks, glazing or fade in more demanding driving.

• Check whether the discs are drilled, grooved or both, and whether they are approved for road use in your region.
• Some applications work best with specific pad compounds, so review any notes on pad compatibility and recommended running-in.

Zimmermann Brakes — Zimmermann brake components are OE-style replacements popular for maintaining reliable, quiet braking on Porsche road cars. Worn systems typically show disc lip wear, corrosion, increased noise and reduced brake response.

• Confirm that the Zimmermann parts listed are direct replacements for the original Porsche specification on your model.
• Look for information on coatings, approvals and whether pad wear sensors or small hardware items are included.

Sport:Z Brake Disc Zimmermann — Zimmermann Sport:Z discs add a perforated or otherwise sport-oriented friction surface and, on many applications, a Coat Z finish on non-friction areas. They are often chosen to improve appearance and braking consistency compared with standard plain discs, especially on Porsches driven in a more spirited way.

• Review whether the Sport:Z disc for your Porsche is drilled, slotted or both, and check that it is compatible with original pads and calipers.
• Follow any specific running-in procedure and periodically inspect for wear, cracking or corrosion so you can replace discs before performance is compromised.

Explore Zimmermann at Design911

View the current Zimmermann range for Porsche at Design911, then filter by model and category to narrow down to the right parts for your project.