997.2 Carrera - Brake Disc/Pad Recommendation
997.2 Carrera - Brake Disc/Pad Recommendation
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CocoUK

Original Poster:

1,065 posts

210 months

Thursday 25th July 2019
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Morning.

Can anybody offer some brake disc/pad recommendation?:

2009 997.2 Carrera
Goodridge hoses & Endless fluid
19" Sport Design wheels / non-modified car
'Fast' road driving - no track work


The brake setup has been a two stage process - hoses & fluid last year, discs & pads this year.
Although the Porsche OEM has, surprisingly, been good, it's always worth exploring alternatives.

Design 911
Pads - OEM £50 or EBC Yellow £96
Disc - OEM(?) £110 or Brembo £123

Also, should the pad wear sensor be replaced during this work? £33


Thank you for any assistance, all gratefully received.

tricknot

13 posts

105 months

Thursday 25th July 2019
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I'm interested in this too; have a 2010 997.2 4S - have just let warranty lapse, as OPC wanted £1098 to replace front discs/pads (plus some othe minor stuff at massive cost) before they would extend warranty.

Local specialist initially recommended Brembo discs & pads for £494+VAT but has conceded I might be better keeping OEM disc & pads if I want to get warranty put back on

Paul_M3

2,530 posts

213 months

Thursday 25th July 2019
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I wouldn't put EBC pads on my Porsche even if they were free.

AlasdairB10

169 posts

219 months

Monday 29th July 2019
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Not a 997 but I replaced my 996 C2 OEM brakes with Brembo discs all round with Brembo sport pads. I run SRF fluid. They've been good. Slightly better feel than OEM and slightly better at withstanding fade when I track it. Not transformative but better. Not as good my GT3 with Cup brakes but you get what you pay for.

Yes, replace the sensor as well. These are fairly cheap.

Porsche911R

21,146 posts

293 months

Monday 29th July 2019
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very hard as every one like a pad and every one likes a price point.
rep disks and ebc pads upto these and the 30 options inbetween.

https://www.essexparts.com/essex-designed-ap-racin...

I would go gyro disks and 2500 pads but that would be £2k.

mm450exc

571 posts

206 months

Monday 29th July 2019
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I run Alcon/PFC08 on the GT3. Perfect!

For road car Brembo will do, unless you want better.

CocoUK

Original Poster:

1,065 posts

210 months

Thursday 1st August 2019
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Thank you all for your replies, sounds like a Brembo setup could be beneficial over stock.

I haven't heard of gyro discs, I'll be sure to look into - cheers.