Brake advise for an NA
08-05-2004, 03:55 PM
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Brake advise for an NA
It's getting time for rotors and pads for my '87 NA. I don't think I want to go the slotted or drilled route on the rotors, but I would like a set that has been treated like the original Porsche rotors I've got. I'm not sure if it's a cad plating of just a good anti-corrosive paint but the original rotors have very little rust on them. Does Porsche do anything special to them? Most 'OEM' sets I've seen have no coating at all. Is there a source besides the dealer?
As for Pads I'm considering the Porterfield Carbon/Kevlars. Anyone have any experience with them?
P.S. My NA is my daily (fair weather) commuter...
-Steve
As for Pads I'm considering the Porterfield Carbon/Kevlars. Anyone have any experience with them?
P.S. My NA is my daily (fair weather) commuter...
-Steve
08-05-2004, 04:03 PM
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I use Zimmermans with DIY painted hubs and metal master pads. All supplied by Paragon.
Both are economical and capable replacements. The Zimmermans are the factory rotors, the metal masters are great pads.
Taping off and coating the rotor hubs with high temp paint will take care of the potential rust problems. You may be able to find a can of zinc coating and spray it on as an alternative.
Both are economical and capable replacements. The Zimmermans are the factory rotors, the metal masters are great pads.
Taping off and coating the rotor hubs with high temp paint will take care of the potential rust problems. You may be able to find a can of zinc coating and spray it on as an alternative.
08-05-2004, 04:37 PM
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Steve,
You can pick them up from Paragon. For a dealer source, I'd check with Sunset (www.sunsetimports.com) and see what their pricing is like. AFAIK Paragon sells the factory/OE rotors.
I ran Porterfield carbon/kevlar street compounds on my NA and loved them. Just picked up another set for my 951.
Ken
You can pick them up from Paragon. For a dealer source, I'd check with Sunset (www.sunsetimports.com) and see what their pricing is like. AFAIK Paragon sells the factory/OE rotors.
I ran Porterfield carbon/kevlar street compounds on my NA and loved them. Just picked up another set for my 951.
Ken
08-05-2004, 06:18 PM
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My brake pad lite flashed on a week ago.do these cars have the squealers also......How accurate is the guage. It came on during a short ride, an I have not seen it since. I don't use the car much maybe once a week in decent weather for maybe 50 miles....Red.
08-05-2004, 06:27 PM
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brake pad light? Who uses that? Visually check for pad thickness. If there is none you need brakes.
Another thing the light can tell you is...
Sensor is bad or brake fuild is low.
Another thing the light can tell you is...
Sensor is bad or brake fuild is low.
08-05-2004, 11:31 PM
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I was thinking of replacing my front rotors and pads as well. Vertex has an ad in Panorama, they list the rotors for $34 each and the metalmasters for $25.
Has anyone bought and installed these ? Feedback pleeese !!!
Has anyone bought and installed these ? Feedback pleeese !!!
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08-06-2004, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Lue
I was thinking of replacing my front rotors and pads as well. Vertex has an ad in Panorama, they list the rotors for $34 each and the metalmasters for $25.
Has anyone bought and installed these ? Feedback pleeese !!!
Has anyone bought and installed these ? Feedback pleeese !!!