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Front brake pads 996 Turbo

BlackTurbo

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Guys,

I want to slowly work through my To-Do list for the Porsche.

One of the items is to replace front brake pads and a brake fluid change.

I have been browsing ECP and see some very reasonably priced Pagid brake pads.

I wanted to know whether others have had experience of these? Also i have noticed some dampening pads at £11 each and says you need 4. My brakes arent totally worn but I want to get them replaced while I get the brake fluid done so wanted to know whether my existing dampening pads can be reused?

Finally would a compentent mechanic be ok to do these jobs or should I be looking towards a Porsche Specialist?

I intend to do all servicing via a specialist but for jobs like this I am open to options. Thanks in advance for any advice.
 
Give yourself a good hour and have a look through the guides on Pelican Parts:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...Brake_Pads/49-BRAKES-Replacing_Brake_Pads.htm

The replacement isn't difficult, any competent mechanic will be able to do it. It's really down to you:
Is all of your car's history is OPC? (Porsche dealer) Then for continuity, get them to do it.
If it's mostly Porsche specialist, get them to do it.

If you really aren't bothered and have the car 'cos you love it and you have the spanners, do it yourself!! :) ECP also do Brembo pads, and they're OEM.

The brake fluid is another story - you can do a partial bleed / replacement yourself, but an OPC or good indy can only do a full change as the ABS pump / valves need to be activated.
 
Thanks mate. I am totally useless with a spanner so it will definetly be going to a mechanic.

I think I will get the pads done now with a good mechanic and then get the fluid done with a specialist probably when my car goes in for a service.

Does anyone know if the dampening pads can be reused in cases?
 
If I remember right the damping plates will be stuck pretty firmly to the existing pads, so probably best to replace.

As for pads, consider DS2500 or similar as an easy and effective upgrade.

Edit: the really are very easy to work on. :thumb:
 
Ferodo DS2500 are great pads for trackdays but take a while to warm up for road use and do not have the notch for wear sensors, so worth bearing this in mind before you take the plunge.

Brembo Sports or Pagid Blue pads are a good upgrade and arguably better suited for fast road use imo.
 
Thanks will definetly get a new set of dampening plates too.

I am now just considering the pads to choose. I dont track the car nor do I ever really need to do hard braking due to driving roads in London so happy with a decent set of road going pads. I was under the impression that the oem ones are Textar brand which ECP dont do but if it is infact Brembo I will probably opt for them or the Pagids.

Thanks for all the advice guys.
 
I replaced mine with Pagids, and have not noticed any difference between originals. From experience of performance pads on past cars, I have always found they need time to warm up, and especially in the cold have found they don't even work when you first press the brakes! I have even had to pay twice to go back to originals and would never try to upgrade again - lesson learnt! Now if i read the words Blue, Green, Yellow, I quickly move on!

I also drive in London and don't track - would recommend Pagids.
 
I've had no bad experiences with the Ferodos.

Ran 1144 Mintex on my Cossie/Focus RS/M3 for decades now and they are also excellent road/track pads.
 
Ok guys. ECP didnt do an option for Brembo pads on the front brakes but only for the rear..strange :?:

So I have opted for a set of Pagids and have purchased with this 4 new dampening plates. My wear sensor hasnt come on so I am hoping I can reuse those.

I will get the pads done at a local mechanic and will save the brake fluid change for my next service to be done at a specialist.

Thanks for all the advice guys hopefully it all fits!!
 
I think OPC charge £95 for a full brake fluid change. so you you could take advantage of their more pleasant surroundings and refreshments...
And a Porsche receipt :thumb:
 
Halcyon said:
I think OPC charge £95 for a full brake fluid change. so you you could take advantage of their more pleasant surroundings and refreshments...
And a Porsche receipt :thumb:

Sounds good. Thats not a bad price considering most indies seem to be charging in the region of £70.
 
You will probably need the wear sensors as mine broke when I removed them and whilst I could have got them back in I decided for the cost to replace them as well.
The pads really are a doddle to fit, all you really need is a 10mm hex bolt remover.
I can't really see how a stamp by Porsche is going to make a huge amount of difference and at the end of the day if you sell the car and an inspection is done they will inevitably check how much 'meat' is left on the pads and note it down, not who replaced them.
Any competent mechanic will be able to change them for you in 30 - 60 minutes.
I put Pagid discs and brake pads on my car and I'm sure the discs I took off were Pagid, also got from ECP on their discount day. :thumbs:
 
easternjets said:
You will probably need the wear sensors as mine broke when I removed them and whilst I could have got them back in I decided for the cost to replace them as well.
The pads really are a doddle to fit, all you really need is a 10mm hex bolt remover.
I can't really see how a stamp by Porsche is going to make a huge amount of difference and at the end of the day if you sell the car and an inspection is done they will inevitably check how much 'meat' is left on the pads and note it down, not who replaced them.
Any competent mechanic will be able to change them for you in 30 - 60 minutes.
I put Pagid discs and brake pads on my car and I'm sure the discs I took off were Pagid, also got from ECP on their discount day. :thumbs:


Mate if i could trust myself with anything involving a spanner then I would have given it a go. But seriously am useless and knowing my luck I would probably cause more damage. The dampening plates is what has thrown me as I am not sure any of my other performance cars had such a thing hence the initial line of questioning of specialist vs normal mechanic.

I will give it to a local competent mechanic to do and hopefully he can save the sensors as I havent ordered any!
 
Too late now as you've already bought them.

I had a bad experience with Paige pads from ecp on my RS4. They claimed to be oe spec but deposited lots of material on the discs at a Vmax day.
I'm not convinced they were the same spec as the Audi ones.
 
searider said:
Too late now as you've already bought them.

I had a bad experience with Paige pads from ecp on my RS4. They claimed to be oe spec but deposited lots of material on the discs at a Vmax day.
I'm not convinced they were the same spec as the Audi ones.

Interesting...everything I have read on the Porsche side is that they work well enough. Would be keen to hear if there are any other similar experiences as I can always return them if needed.
 

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