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Which Pagid Yellow Brake Pads for my 997 GT3 ???

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Old 01-21-2008, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Terry L
Funny but I don't think the rear pad replacement is hard at all. The calipers are on rubber lines (unlike the fronts) so they're easy to move and the pads will drop right out. Replacement is also ridiculously easy since you don't need to undo a bolt or fiddle with the damn spring plate. The only hard part is getting all of the pistons fully retracted at the same time - I am looking for a tool but you can use the old pads, some wood and a screwdriver. I do wonder whether you really should replace the caliper bolts each time but that is probably overkill for DE.
haha, funny. the hardest part for you is the easiest part for me. porsche has a very expensive tool, $500+ to push the pads back. i bought one used from MDS for cheap. once you use one, you never go without it. it's beautifully made. i'll go take a pix now.
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Old 01-21-2008, 09:19 PM
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dealer told me caliper bolt is a stretch bolt and porsche manual states they need to be replaced. i replace the bolts every other time i remove the caliper.
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Old 01-21-2008, 09:20 PM
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I NEED THAT TOOL!
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Old 01-21-2008, 09:25 PM
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I NEED THAT TOOL!
i got tools, i'll see if i can dig out the part number and source of purchase. hold on.

here is tool one, cheaper than the posted tool http://eagleday.stores.yahoo.net/brmato.html
i'll go find the next tool
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Old 01-21-2008, 10:18 PM
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I've got one of those eagleday units and it's wonderful.
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Old 01-21-2008, 10:33 PM
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How big is that baby? It looks like it won't fit in a toolbox.
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Old 01-21-2008, 11:06 PM
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How big is that baby? It looks like it won't fit in a toolbox.
eagle day is about 24" long.

the black tool about about 10" in every direction more or less.
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Old 01-22-2008, 12:50 AM
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so wotcha reco for pads upgrade?
RS29 all round for 997GT3?
My need is mostly street driving, 4-5 trackdays a year
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Old 01-22-2008, 01:12 AM
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so wotcha reco for pads upgrade?
RS29 all round for 997GT3?
My need is mostly street driving, 4-5 trackdays a year
i run rs29 all year long, everywhere.
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Too noisy, dusty and expensive for me. I put my stock pads back on for winter.
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Is there a GT3 replacement pad that may give up a little brake grab but is LESS DUSTY? My wheels are covered after just one drive.

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Old 01-22-2008, 03:39 PM
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any one has used the Porterfield R-4S, they have them available for the 997 GT, for iron rotors?
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Old 01-22-2008, 06:21 PM
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Would this piston spreader work as well.........

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....&group_ID=1682
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