rpolin

The light just popped on for break wear which I'm figuring means I need new brake pads. I'm driving a 2002 C4 Cab.

Can you guys throw out some numbers of what I should expect to get taken for between front and rear? I live in the Fairfield County, CT.

I just want to make sure that the local shop don't rip me off when they see me coming. Thanks in advance.

1way2rock

This is a very easy DIY. You need to just buy the pads of your choice.

skiracer

How many miles on your car? Mine has 55k and is in need of both front and rear pads and rotors.

Dennis C

Assuming you need pads, rotors, sensors and hardware all the way around, you're looking at something like $2K. You should change your brake fluid if it is more than 2 years old.

dennis hiip

If you don't have a very pronounced wear lip on the rotors and you have no pulsing when depressing the brakes, I'd consider just changing out the brake pads, You'll also have to replace the one sensor that triggered the warning light. Easy to do. I just did my rears with Mintex pads. Less than $50.

rpolin

I've got 57k miles

rpolin

Sadly, I'm no longer a DIY guy. Believe me, I wish I still was, especially seeing how much it cost these days to maintain this lovely lady

rpolin

Holy *R%&%*$&%*W*&*$#Q$#Q$#Q$#!@$^%#

I feel better now. Thanks for letting me get that out.

porrsha

The $2K number would be for pads, rotors and installation. You can do the brake pads for $200 if the rotors are not warped, scraped, etc. If you have never changed the brake pads in 55,000 miles then its a good bet you may need rotors also.

frisbee91

Here is the price of the PARTS ONLY for a 996 brake job (2011 prices)

1999 Porsche 911 (996) Cab, Brake Job 2011
Parts.........................................................qty....... .$
Front Pads Set, OEM (Textar)...........................1......122.00
Rear Pads Set, OEM (Textar)............................1...... 73.25
Front Brake Rotors (Porsche)............................ 2...... 297.10
Rear Brake Rotors (Porsche)............................. 2 ......229.10
Brake Rotor Securing Screw, M6x12mm .............8......1.84
Brake Caliper Mounting Screw, M12x1.5x72mm... 8 ......20.80
Brake Fluid, ATE Super Blue, 1L ........................ 2......28.50
TOTAL...................................................................$772.59

Roughly double it for labor, plus a reasonable parts mark-up, and you are in the $2k ballpark to have someone else do the job.

alpine003

Rather than guessing based on age or mileage, measure the rotor thickness with a digital caliper to see how much metal you have to work with. I see a lot of guys throw away perfectly good rotors that aren't even half worn.

frisbee91

I believe the minimum rotor thickness spec is 26 mm front and 22 mm rear. Measure with a caliper, and make sure you aren't measuring the "lip" on the edge of the rotor, but the rotor surface. Also, inspect for excessive cracks in the rotor surface.

[link to rotor cracks dicussion]

pl

DYI,
you will be impressed by the great design by porsche, thus how easy the job is.

rpolin

So here's the answer for those curious to know:

$1,075 for the front brakes (pads, rotors, sensors, shim)
$ 730 for the rear brakes (pads, disc)

Also, need to replace the passenger side Window Regulator and the Oil Pressure Sending Unit.

I love my toy but this month she's costing me a lot (UGH). Fortunately, it's the summer so she's earning her keep.

Sue Esponte

Just curious, but where are you taking your car for service? I've brought mine to Greenwich Porsche and was (surprisingly) happy with them. I've got a 30K mile service coming up and I've heard it typically runs about $2K -- although I haven't checked with them (or anyone) to confirm this.

-Eric