996t front brake pads DIY

[Nobbles]

My specialist will only supply porsche pads as he had complaints of noise etc with the others and quoted 450 GBP to supply and fit - which I thought was a bit steep. So having done the pads and discs on my fiat panda - why not attack the Porsche. So help needed - what parts do I need to order - pads + sensors + shims - anything else?

Is it an easy job?

Just looking for standard pads - what reccomendations?

Cheers

[Darranu]

Changing pads is up there with changing a wheel, especially with the Brembo calipers. Should only take 20 mins a side max.
Details below from Design 911, or you could get the parts from Porsche or even Eurocarparts. Either way it's time for a new Indi

Brake Pad KIT Porsche 996 Turbo / 996 C4S
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BRAKE PAD KIT Includes OEM brand parts:
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- Dampering shims

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Porsche 911 (996) Turbo
Porsche 911 (996) C4S

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[pete.g]

Porsche recommend changing the caliper bolts as well. I think they're £10-12 quid a side.

You can get Pagid pads, which are OEM, sensors and anti-squeal shims for £106 from Euro Car Parts using their latest discount code. 'Porsche' pads may well be these in a branded box.

It'll be as easy, if not easier than the Panda

So you would save around £320 on your indy quote.

ETA - would be about £200 for front and back, so still significantly cheaper than either the packs or getting your specialist to do it.

Edited by pete.g on Wednesday 31st May 19:04

[pete.g]

Porsche recommend changing the caliper bolts as well. I think they're £10-12 quid a side.

You can get Pagid pads, which are OEM, sensors and anti-squeal shims for £106 from Euro Car Parts using their latest discount code. 'Porsche' pads may well be these in a branded box.

It'll be as easy, if not easier than the Panda

So you would save around £320 on your indy quote.

ETA - would be about £200 for front and back, so still significantly cheaper than either the packs or getting your specialist to do it.

Edited by pete.g on Wednesday 31st May 19:08

[STiG911]

The 996 Turbo brakes are the same as My '05 997 C2s, so I can vouch for how easy (ish) it is after having done mine in April.
I'd also vouch for Pagid Pads as they're a straight swap for the OEM pads, and unless the sensors have been triggered, you can re-use them if you remove them from the pads carefully using a pair of thin-nosed pliers.
I also didn't replace the shims as aside from the sticky stuff having gone off, there wasn't actually anything wrong with them, so the slightest (and I do mean slightest) dab of copper grease on the back of the pad, and you're good to go.
While the old pads are still in, use them to push the pistons back. Do one side of the calliper then use a piece of wood to wedge it before doing the other half otherwise the pistons will push back out again (goes without saying, but remove the brake fluid filler cap to reduce pressure, and have either clean cloths or a syringe handy to remove excess fluid as it's pushed back out of the system)

One thing to be wary of is to use a VERY good quality pin-punch to remove the caliper pins, as the fronts can be a right bh to remove due to the heat build-up the front brakes have to deal with. Again, a slight dab of copper grease when re-assembling will ensure they come apart much better next time.

[Nobbles]

So I finally got around to it.... yes a good drift or something to get the support bar out is needed.... what an a@se of a job. I saw the YouTube video and the guy uses a big Phillips screwdriver - it looks easy....but it isn't. Maybe it is because it is about 9 years since they have been done. I bought it 7 years ago so I must drive it like an old man... so maybe that is why it was a pain. Anyway I have now ordered new clips and support bars to replace the old ones. Bit of copper grease and yearly maintenance and should be ok.... other than that very easy.

[EGTE]

That's the case with most jobs under these cars: Porsche used cheap fasteners and mixed metals without gaskets all over. Taking the old bits apart is usually the hardest part of any job. Well done, though.