JimOz

Hi Guys

Was quoted $900 for porsche brake pads the dealer. Ive read the posts saying you can't go past original pads for street use. Can get a set of Zimmerman pads for around a third of that but can't find any decent feedback on them particularly the 993 community.

Any one have experience with these?

TIA

craina

I have the textar pads for the street. The textar pads are listest as "OEM supplier" on Pelican parts, nearly a third of the cost vs. Porsche branded pads. No complaints from me.

Pads are pretty easy DIY if you feel up to it just make sure you have a pad spreader tool.

pp000830

Hi TIA,
All disc brakes are noisy. The key is to use a pad that causes them to be noisy outside the human audio spectrum.
One wants street pads to be quiet even when cold. My experience is for the 993 softer pads do this. I have had good results with the OE pads and also Stop-Tech, the key is to get softer pads, organic if you can find them or ones that promote being quiet as a feature. Also, install the noise clips (spiders) they sell them at a reasonable price at Rockauto.com to encourage quiet operation.

One can reuse the old spiders with a little brake anti-squeal compound (CRC 05016 Disc Brake Quiet) to attach them to the pad. Just use the compound sparingly on the pad backing. Let it dry a little before inserting the pad into the caliper on the inner piston side so it doesn't ooze onto the caliper piston seals as it dries into a stiff rubber-like adhesive.

Here is more info on what is involved:
https://993servicerepair.blogspot.co...es-rotors.html
Pads should be about $60, the spiders will run you $100 or so for all 16 of them (4 calipers X 4 pistons) on the Carrera, the disc brake compound is under $10. This is a great first time DIY job for a 993 owner as it is rather straight forward to replace the pads.

Andy

Todynot

FYI, TIA means thanks in advance. Although I guess it could be someones name too.

Kitc2246

Check FCPEuro. Warranty on all parts. Order replacement and return old for credit. No personal experience yet, but will warranty my Sebro slotted when they wear out.

No experience with Zimmerman pads, but rotors are as good as OEM. "Bedding" new pads is recommended especially if they squeal.

As already stated an easy DIY and big savings.

Never used a spreader tool. Use flat tip screw driver carefully on pad backing to create a gap and slide out pad. Push back the pistons with your thumbs/fingers. Use blunt end of a wrench or equivalent to push in if needed. Inspect the piston seals for cracking before replacing pads.

rdad993

I had the original pads and rotors completely worn out (pads almost to the wear sensors and rotors out of spec at 81000 miles), so I went crazy and got the Porsche pads from Pelican (about $425 with free shipping) and new Zimmerman rotors. I reused the spiders. The brakes are totally silent from mile 1. I used some 3M tape to attach the spiders to the new pads. I figure about $700. all in with new brake wear sensors.

Gbos1

Why would you go to the “Stealer?” Get a good Indy.

rdad993

The 3M tape I used to get the old spiders to stick to the new pads is 3M 467MP clear adhesive transfer tape. I found it on Amazon. I saw this idea on an earlier post (I don't recall who posted it).

pp000830

HA - I guess I'm not up to speed on all the latest TLAs, (Three Letter Acronyms)
Andy ;-)