I'd get it checked out with the complaint that the clutch does not seem to be engaging fully.

 

i agree with orient express 19k is real low for a porsche clutch especially since the tranny has been out
and they were working in that area with the rms otherwise we've all got honda civic clutches and owe! that hurts to think about: 99 with 62k tach all the way up to 72 and never slips ever something is amiss
take orients advice it's sound repost to let us know how it went

 

I will.

 

996 clutches are sensitive as hell, only the slightest pressure on the pedal will open it up a bit and you will get premature wear. be sure to keep your foot off it when not using it.

I know its the obvious thing but just having your foot on the pedal can open it a bit.


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So what is the safest method to shift in order to prolong one's clutch? I'd be interested in hearing some drivers' preferences....

 

Same as with every manual transmission car, spend as little time as possible with the pedal anywhere in between all the way in, or all the way out.

 

Good Gear change technique is based on smoothness in matching engine revs to gearbox revs. If the rotational speeds of the engine and transmission are synchronized, then the clutch plate does not have to slip as much when it engages. This translates into better gear changes with less wear on the driveline components.

Ease out the clutch and build revs smoothly, keep you foot off the clutch when not in use is my mantra

I drive aggressively, but I still get 100+K out of a clutch.

The only time I got less was when I was 16 and stupid. I thought that dumping the clutch at every light with wheel spin and smoke was really cool!
Until... the clutch would not engage at all, and I had to go begging to the parents for money to replace it.

 

Follow up: new clutch, but the flywheel was good...

Got to have a little talk with the wife about her driving...

Also new front brakes, rotors and front tires, ouch...

 

Ouch is right! Unlikely you need new brakes at 19,000 miles unless you are riding the brake pedal al the time. Brakes should last 40 -7-,--- miles easily is you do not track the car. Dealer probably just took advantage of someone who wouldn't question them.

I tell this story all the time: I changed my brakes on my Toyota SUV and a few weeks later I got a recall for replacing the lower ball joints. Dropped the car off and a few hours later I got a call from the servive adviser saying that I need new brakes and rotors all around. I went over to the dealership and asked the manager to have the tech show me my worn out brakes. Needless to say, he was speechless. Normal scare tactics by some dealers.

Verify, verify, verify! Currently have 50,000+ miles on my brakes with 30 -40% remaining.

 

Well 20,000 miles for front brakes sounds normal for 911 front brakes, you mean you could get 75,000 miles with your original brakes? Do you drive a lot on the highways? I do mostly local driving with some hills.

Anyway Porsche brakes now have indicators, I guess everyone could just wait until it lights up in the dashboard.

As for my dealer, I trust him, I bought several cars there and he knows I am more mechanicaly knowledgeable that most of his customers, and they always warrantied things that could be questionnable. They have more to loose by not doing the right thing as there are other Porsche dealers around where I live.

About your Toyota story, I would have asked for a refund of your original brake job as they obviously tried to gouge you.

 

That's what they are hoping. How do you think they sell sell sell?

 

Small price to pay for the peace of mind.

 

Peace of mind or lighter wallet? The latter increases HP by 10 so I could understand your rationale

 

Yeah, Ignorance is bliss for a fool and his money.

As 1999Porsche911 said, 40-70K for brakes is normal. For any less, one should consider a evaluation of their driving technique. I have 48K on my brakes, and have 50% of the Pad remaining.

 

You must do a lot of highway driving... 100K with the original brakes? That must be some kind of record. Only local roads for me...

Also why would they lie on the brakes?
They warned me before hand the flywheel could be messed up, much easier way for them to make much more money instead of the brakes... They could also have pushed for an alignement because of the new front tires (one was damaged) on a 3 year old car...