Sebro vs. Zimmerman disks...

[Mogulboy]

Is anyone on here using either of these brands? I was about to order some replacement disks for a Boxster 2.7 and had heard of Zimmermann but not Sebro?

I also believe that the OEM Porsche disks were made by Zimmermann (although I would expect that Porsche use more than one supplier from time to time for parts like these to keep their suppliers on their toes...).

As I understand it, the only difference between the Zimmermann and the Porsche disks used to be that the Porsche ones were painted (in the middle) which looks better as it helps to keep corrosion at bay.

Are the Sebro ones painted? Has anyone painted these parts themselves? What did you use?

Cheers!

[wildoliver]

The serbro disks are painted in the centre.

However I strongly reccomend using Zimmerman.

Not trying to name and shame but I have had issues with Serbro's not machined true.

[pgm]

I've used genuine, zimmerman and sebro.

No difference whatsoever other than the paint on the bells of the genuine and sebro - I just painted the zimmerman myself.

[Mogulboy]

I think I'll give the Sebro ones a try. I like the fact that they come pre-painted and the supplier I was considering using only appears to do drilled Zimmermans and I want to keep the original look.

Hopefully the Sebro problems were a one-off as I have found any other bad experiences with them and quite a few
good ones.

Cheers!

[chrisw.]

I fitted Zimmerman --- the garage painted the centres but they did rust quite quickly.

Actually I have fitted three sets to various cars (the joys of buying secondhand) and have been very happy otherwise with the Zimmerman.

But I can't speak for the others.

[sportsandclassic]

Fitted the sebro ones for 18 months now not had 1 problem with them at all...

very good value for money in my opinion.

mike

sportsandclassic

[Mogulboy]

Thanks. I've ordered the Sebros and have also gone for...

8 x 999 067 041 09 @ GBP1.40 each [Caliper bolts]
2 x 996 352 959 01 @ GBP26 each [Repair kits]

..so this job should be easy!