Porsche 997 gts brakes

[philfrazz]

Hi all, my first time posting!
I have just bought a 997 GTS and very happy with it.
Just wondering in anyone out there knows the minimum front brake disc thickness that an approved car should be retailed with?
Thanks

[chrisABP]

Pretty sure that the GTS discs have an outer dimple (in line with the cross drilled holes) and once the dimple is no longer visible then the disc has reached its minimum thickness...

Not in mine today but can check later when I get home.

Enjoy the GTS - they are epic!

Chris

[Huskyman]

Congratulations on the purchase! The 997 GTS is an epic car, get some pictures up so we can enjoy...
If I had bought the car as an approved used Porsche then I would have expected worn brakes to be replaced as part of the preparation for sale. If they are indeed worn it may be worth asking the supplying dealer about this oversight. Otherwise enjoy!

Edited by Huskyman on Saturday 18th July 11:54

[Car Mad Dave]

OP, great choice, you will really enjoy the GTS. FWIW, I have had my 4 GTS since new and after 3 and half years and just over 50k miles I'm still on original pads and discs! I always ask the OPC at service to check for renewal and when I had the 111 point check for extending the warranty after 3 years, again they confirmed pads and discs were fine.

[berty37]

Enjoy the GTS mate I bought one a month ago and I love it totally different from the 997 turbo I had before.
Pretty sure mine are on original discs and pads. 4 years old 25k miles . Just had major service and both pads and discs not even 'Amber' on the 111 point check.

Edited by berty37 on Saturday 18th July 17:54

Edited by berty37 on Saturday 18th July 17:55

[chrisABP]

See the outer 'dimples' in the disc, just above the cross drilled holes - once these disappear the disc has reached minimum thickness

[coccodrillo]

Are these dimples specific to this model or will any drilled disc have the same?

[philfrazz]

Thanks for all the help guys. From the check the car had they are 32.9mm now. From what I can gather they are 34mm at new and 32 mm when fully worn so hopefully I have a while left! I guess that also passes Porsche approved?