dionphaneuf

Just got my 90 S2 (woohoo!) and am looking at replacing the pads and rotors. The brakes don't feel particularly strong (in contrast to all Turbo's I've driven), and when I ran my finger radially outwards on the rotors they feel quite wavey. I'll commute once a week or so in the car, but mostly use it for autoX, track day, and spirited weekend drives. Any recommendations on pads/rotors? Tire rack has Hawk HPS which seemingly work well on other cars. I'm fine to stick with OE too if those work well.

dionphaneuf

Also - no clubsport or M030 package, but LSD and (I believe) aftermarket Konis.

g-50cab

Ive had good luck with the Stoptech rotors (slotted) and porterfield pads R4-s (and they don't dust up the wheels like the OEM)

Cheapest place I found the stoptech stuff was rockauto

Congrats on picking up the S2 - they are great cars

Jason @ Paragon Products

Lots of choices:

Front Discs
http://www.paragon-products.com/Brak...351.041.02.htm

Rear Discs
http://www.paragon-products.com/Pors...352.041.02.htm

Your car will use the same pad shape front and rear:
http://www.paragon-products.com/Pors...351.939.03.htm

Davito

I don't mean to hijack the tread, any recommendations between drilled vs slotted?

Jason @ Paragon Products

Drilled if you like the look...they will crack eventually...not if, but when. Slotted if you're going to the track and plain for pretty much everything else.

KevinGross

I've used the "plain" Zimmerman rotors that Jason sells for many years, they work well for me. I've never had a need for drilling or slotting. As Jason notes, there are differing opinions on drilled rotors. Read an article last week, I think it was in Sports Car (SCCA mag), dumping on Porsche's use of drilled rotors. I think the guy being quoted was a competitor (ie, manufacturer of non-drilled rotors).

Lots of opinions on pads, I'm sure you'll get a bunch of responses. I've been fairly happy with the last couple sets of Pagid Blacks I use. Good luck!

Arominus

I like plain rotors, easy, cheap, no cracking. sebros have worked well for me, the zimmermans are excellent as well.

KoB

Here's the link to the article you mentioned:

http://www.sportscarmag-digital.com/...&folio=36#pg36

No Lag

Porterfield pads and Zimmerman rotors.

PaulD_944S2

I was very happy with the Zimmermanns', the quality and finish is excellent.
I used Zimmermann undrilled that are zinc plated (Coat Z) (same as No Lag's):

Front, Zimmermann Coat Z, 95135104102
Rear, Zimmermann Coat Z, 95135204102

And the pads are:
Pagid/Hella, 52006080345 D951P

Also, you will need the brake warning sensor wires (the red wire you see on the caliper above). They are pretty cheap and you will waste a lot of time trying to reuse the old ones if they are still any good.

Sebro also offers a zinc coated for about 25-30% less. Sebro has a good reputation, but I have not personally tried them. I probably will for my other S2.

I have a friend that used the Stoptech and was very happy with them.

One thing about coated discs is first few times you apply your brakes there is a lot of shuddering. You will wonder what you did wrong! It's harmless and goes away after a short drive. It's the coating on the discs being worn away.

Make sure you bed them in properly, or at least be easy on them for the first 20-50 miles.

Jfrahm

Consider machining the rotors you have if there is enough material.

Brake pads for the street I have enjoyed PBR Metal Masters, they are easy on the rotors and work well. Also quieter than OEM pads.

thomasmryan

Stock rotors are priced similarly and have an extra heat disapating bump between the internal cooling vanes. I noticed this while installing some Sebros/texstar.

g-50cab

Picture of the Stoptech

V2Rocket

I'm on my 2nd set of pads on a set of Zimmermans bought in 2006...still look/feel great...
Solid no drill/slots.