Brake Pad Advice

[pianomanpaul]

Hi,

I've had the service check for pads come up on the dash. Looking at everyday pads and not sure what to go for. Eurocarparts do Brembo and Pagid. I don't do track days so would appreciate advice on what pads people have had good experiences.

Thanks

Paul

 

[Motorhead]

Paul,

FYI Textar supply pads to Porsche, so they'll be the closest to the original spec. They may even be identical to Porsche original parts, but much cheaper and with a different part number. Here's a useful link:

https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=882748

I fitted Textar rear pads on my 987.2 Cayman S - no problems - but I'm sure Pagid and Brembo will be fine.

By the way, you should take a look on the CarParts4Less website. Their prices are often lower than Eurocarparts.

Jeff

 

[C2dweller]

Pagid isn’t the brand it used to be. If that is your choice, then Brembo is the best quality hands-down. The calipers are made by Brembo so there is also a commonality between these and the pads. The discs wear quickly so I would also check that these are in specification.


And don’t forget the damping plates!

 

[Motorhead]

And don’t forget the damping plates!

And the wear sensors, since the warning light has come up.!

Jeff

 

[andywill]

Hi Paul
GSF https://www.gsfcarparts.com/ sell Brembo and using 'END60' code gives you 60% off over the next 4 days great price.
Andy

 

[pfowler1]

Failing that try Autodoc for a price. I bought Brembo for the rears and they are ok.

 

[911hillclimber]

Sorry to butt-in, but just followed the advice to check gfs as a source.
For my 987.2/2.9 Brembo discs, pads and sensors all for £185.82 inc VAT and free post, shipping today.
I think that is good value for Brembo parts.

OPC? just over £600, I collect.
Design911 nearly £300 but they do include £30 of anti squeal pads which I will now order from them.

Good saving, thank you!
Graham.

 

[Briggy]

I wanted OEM pads for mine, so shopped around for the best price for Textar. Got them for £91.66 delivered from Car Parts 4 Less. As others have said, don't forget the wear sensors and damping pads, which I got from Design911.

Personally, I don't rate Brembo pads. On my (now sold) Audi TT, I got through a set in a single track day. They also glaze too readily. Not really an issue if you won't do track days and other people may have different experiences.

DIY change is not at all difficult.

 

[911hillclimber]

Interesting feed back.
my 987.2 will never see a track in my ownership, it really is a weekend cruiser, euro tour car.
my brakes are not worn out, just too rusted!

 

[pgups]

Hi Paul,

I've just bought my pads for my 2001 986 from euros and used the code sale60. Pretty much half price for the brembo pads with dampers.

 

[pianomanpaul]

Thanks guys. Great feedback.

Are the pads sold in pairs?
Do I need sensors for the fronts and rears?

I'm not sure whether the sensor is coming on for the front or rear ones. How do I know?

Thanks

Paul

 

[pgups]

The pads will come as a complete set. For example the front set will be sold to you as a box containing pads for both sides and the same for the rear.


if you don’t know which need doing your have to get down and have a look. You will only need to replace the wear sensors if they have come into contact with the disc. If your pads are getting low but the sensor hasn’t made contact you can reuse the sensor.

i think the sensors are sold separate but some manufacturers may include it. You will need to speak to your parts supplier.

 

[911hillclimber]

Hope this helps, the Wayne Dempsey book '101 Projects for your Boxster' is a good workshop manual and covers a lot of ground for the 967 and 987 cars inc all the brake overhauls, engines, boxes and much much more.
A good investment.
Hope to be doing the front discs and pads on my 987.2 tomorrow.