I'm going to replace my '99 996's front rotors and pads next weekend by following along with the April 2004 Excellence article, "996 + Boxter Brake Replacement." Even though I have no experience in this area, I'll have some knowledgable people around to back me up and this article seems pretty straight-forward. Still, according to the author, it would be a good idea to replace not just the rotors, pads, and wear sensors, but also to put in new:

1. spreader springs
2. retainer pins
3. retaining clips
4. retainer screws

Now, whatever those things are (and I have no idea as I write this), I'd like to get some new ones. So I asked the Porsche dealer to send me some, but the guy only mailed a little baggie of four screws. Maybe they are the retainer screws. He wasn't much help there honestly.

My question is, where can I get these things and how many should I be getting? Anybody who can point me in the right direction would help to ensure that my car continues to stop successfully for many years to come. Thanks!

 

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?act=idx Click on the DIY section.

We reuse all that stuff. I know, Porsche says..... My dealer does not even stock those parts.

Each rotor is held in place with 2 phillips screws - if those are the screws you have. Each caliper is bolted on with two 10 mm allen bolts, and Porsche says....