Chris 993

Hi Guys,
Need some advice/opinions.

I have 993 C2 '94 tiptronic RHD, immac condition (to me that is, but not sure after seening some members pride and joy).
Street use, no track, no racing.
Also live in Australia.

Rear rotors may need replacing, so question asked:
At this time can replace front and rear rotors, brake pads, etc.(already have braided stainless hoses). Parts etc here very expensive/choice limited, more cost effective to replace rotors than skim/machine.

So question,
1. What would you suggest at this time for replacement rotors and pads?
2. Where would you purchase?

Thanks for your help.

AOW162435

Chris,
For your purposes, factory Porsche rotors & pads will be the best choice. Contact FD Motorsports (Darin or Mark). Another source is Sunset Porsche in Oregon, but I'm not sure that they would ship international.


Andreas

Martin S.

...all I have heard in the past, 993 rotors are NOT to be turned. This may be a "ole wives tale."

Factory stock pads are really good, and create minimal problems with wear and brake noise and dust.

Stock rotors are the way to go on a budget. You can get aftermarket slotted front rotors in the US, maybe down-under too, but they are quite expensive. They well may last 2X longer but they cost at least 2X more...seems you can't get something for nothing these days.

If you track the car on a regular basis, I'd still stick with stock rotors, and use Pagid Yellow front, Pagid Black rear. The black rear gives a little more brake bias toward the rear.

As most of us know, the stock 993 brakes are incredible. I went from Big Reds (Rotors and pads cost more) back to stock. Can't really tell the difference, to be candid.

Good luck with the project.

Chris 993

Thanks Andreas and Martin for your comments and advice,

As I don't track or race I'll stick with originals.

Regards,
Chris

cbnz

Hi, you can't go wrong with this. I have used these guys, 3 days shipping to NZ.

http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod38...-C2-4-1994-97/

Cheers, CRaig.

Chris 993

Thanks Craig,

Yes bought from them before, also another is Pelican Parts, seem to have extensive range.

trophy

The factory manual actually has a minimum thickness value "After Machining" Based on that I would be comfortable saying that it is allowable to turn the rotors. Would I do it, probably not, but the factory seems to be happy with it.

Below is part of the page from the manual. If I am contravening any copyright because of this I will delete the image.

TrackDays247.com

Give me a shout for Pagids - you will be glad you did. Ship anywhere -