Pagid RS29 on 981 Cayman S - acceptable for a daily driver?

[Nomes]

Hi

I am starting to do a few more trackdays now and and keen to upgrade my standard pads to something with better track performance. However, I also use my Cayman as a daily driver including town driving. I have seen mixed reviews with Pagid RS29 with respect to day-today use; some people complain about terrible squealing whilst others have said that they have had no troubles. I suspect there may be variation with different cars so would be grateful to hear experience of other Porsche drivers. One solution is to change pads before and after each trackday, but I would prefer to just have one pad that allows me to do around 3-4 trackdays a year whilst also being acceptable on road. Any other pad suggestions gratefully recieved.

[Nomes]

Thanks for all of the helpful replies so far. It sounds like RS29s may be overkill for my requirements. I will do some research into DS2500s. Has anybody tried these on their Porsche? if so, are they good in day-to day driving?

With regard to DIY pad changes for trackdays, I am planning to try one pad for all purposes in the first instance, and if I find it unsatisfactory I will invest in the necessary tools and learn to change my own pads. Given that I am only doing a handful of track days per year, I just want pads that are better than stock rather than truly racing-spec equipment. When getting the new pads, I will also get better brake fluid too.

[Nomes]

So after taking on board all of the replies on this thread I have decided to go down the DIY route of swapping pads in and out for trackdays. It sounds like RS29s are a good option for trackday-only pads. Where is the best place to buy them? And (silly question.....) are these pads one-size fits all or do I have to get a specific type for my car?

[Nomes]

Just to update the thread

I have decided to go with Ferodo DS2500s and Motul RBF660 to begin with. The RSL29s are substantially more expensive, so I wanted to see if the Ferodos were sufficient for my needs before spending the extra. I have also bitten the bullet and learnt how to do the brake pad/fluid changes myself, so will be putting the new pads on prior to a trackday in March.

Thanks for all of the advice. Will update with my thoughts on the pads after the trackday.

[Nomes]

Late update on this thread, just in case it helps anyone else. I have now done 3 trackdays on Ferodo DS2500 pads and Motul RBF660 fluid and the improvement in braking longevity compared to stock is substantial. I would definitely recommend this for any Cayman owners who do a few trackdays per year. Interestingly, whilst my intention was to swap pads between trackdays, I have found the DS2500s to be great on road so I haven't had to swap back out to stock pads. These seem to be a very good all-round solution for anyone not keen on DIY pad swapping. The only caveat is that I do end up with a pretty spongy pedal following trackdays, but this is resolved with a brake fluid flush. I suspect Castrol SRF would be better in this regard, so I may try that in future.