Alternative to Porsche brakes?

[theboyfold]

Looks like the Box will need a new set of stoppers up front, can anybody suggest a set of pads and discs (that aren't Porsche own) that I can fit? Been quoted £450 + VAT from the good guys at Northway to replace them with Porsche parts.

What are the best 3rd party makes out there? I'm not planning on any track work in her, so just 'normal' road use needs to be covered.

Cheers

[robmug]

Don't skimp on brakes.

Porsche discs have nicely painted hubs that don't rust, so are worth having. Last time I checked, the non-OEM discs weren't painted.

You could also consider doing it as a DIY job. You'll save quite a bit, and it's not that hard.

Alternatively, buy the parts yourself (buy from OPC and get Porsche Ckub 10% discount) then ge a local garage to fit. As long as it's not a 964 C4 or RS anyone can replace discs & pads.

[BertBert]

robmug said:

As long as it's not a 964 C4 or RS anyone can replace discs & pads.

Sorry for the hijack, what's wrong with a DIY on an RS?
bert

[robmug]

Good question! It has the same hydraulic pump braking system as the C4, which needs to be bled whilst using the Bosch Hammer - but of course changing pads and discs doesn't involve bleeding the brakes. Doh!

[Pickled Piper]

robmug said:

Don't skimp on brakes.

Porsche discs have nicely painted hubs that don't rust, so are worth having. Last time I checked, the non-OEM discs weren't painted.

You could also consider doing it as a DIY job. You'll save quite a bit, and it's not that hard.

Alternatively, buy the parts yourself (buy from OPC and get Porsche Ckub 10% discount) then ge a local garage to fit. As long as it's not a 964 C4 or RS anyone can replace discs & pads.

What he said. Buy original parts at the best price you can get and save on the labour by doing it yourself, having a friend do it or going to a competent garage. No rocket science involved.

pp

[MogulBoy]

Textar pads are OEM spec and the Sebro sisks even come painted these days. I found the paint a bit soft though and spent an extra 2hrs in total (rubbing all the paint clean off with wire wool brillo pad thingies, masked them and re-sprayed with can of Molyslip zinc paint see here... They still look great almost a year later.. worth a go if you have a littel time and want to save a bit of cash.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[DOC_RISHI]

Try EBC Yellostuff pads....Great for both track and road.....and you can even attach the sensor to it.

[robmug]

MogulBoy said:

Textar pads are OEM spec and the Sebro sisks even come painted these days. I found the paint a bit soft though and spent an extra 2hrs in total (rubbing all the paint clean off with wire wool brillo pad thingies, masked them and re-sprayed with can of Molyslip zinc paint see here... They still look great almost a year later.. worth a go if you have a littel time and want to save a bit of cash.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

How much £££ do you save?

[theboyfold]

Cheers for the info so far, how can I tell if I have OPC stuff on there at the moment as I don't think my inner hubs are painted.

Also, how can you be certain when they need replacing? My MOT had advisories that I had pitting on my front discs, what does this mean?

[ol' dirty]

Do GSF supply parts for porsche? I have a catalogue next to the bog at work- so tommorow when I take a dump, ill have a read & let you know.
They do supply brembo's at very reasonable prices

eta- whats the model?

Edited by ol' dirty on Tuesday 18th September 20:48

[theboyfold]

ol' dirty said:

Do GSF supply parts for porsche? I have a catalogue next to the bog at work- so tommorow when I take a dump, ill have a read & let you know.
They do supply brembo's at very reasonable prices

eta- whats the model?

It be a 2000 Boxster S, cheers!

[R1_JON]

http://www.design911.co.uk - £179 for disks, pads, shims and sensors.

[ol' dirty]

£58.50 each for discs
£45 for pads
02089173801 GSF

[theboyfold]

ol' dirty said:

£58.50 each for discs
£45 for pads
02089173801 GSF

Thanks for that, I don't think I've ever had help from somebody on the throne before...

[steil]

I've found this place to be the lowest priced for Pagid (& Mintex) pads for my Brembo's: http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/

[ol' dirty]

theboyfold said:

ol' dirty said:

£58.50 each for discs
£45 for pads
02089173801 GSF

Thanks for that, I don't think I've ever had help from somebody on the throne before...

Theres a 1st time for everythng!
IIRC they were made by zimmerman and not brembo (no listing for brembos on your model)

No worries