What are the basics to upgrading brakes on 997.1tt?
06-27-2014, 11:39 PM
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What are the basics to upgrading brakes on 997.1tt?
Hi all,
I've been running my 997.1tt as a DD for the last few years, with 4 or so track days each year.
I am urgently due to replace the rotors and pads and thought it was a good opportunity to do an upgrade. My brief reading reveals that there's lot's of 'gotchas' when moving away from OEM.
Are there upgrade solutions that will maintain OEM reliability, that don't add any road noise, and that keep the wear sensors and the brake intact, yet still offer a performance advantage??
I would prefer to use genuine Porsche parts unless aftermarket ones offer a significant advantage.
I am currently running stock rotors, Pagid Yellows and stock turbo rims. My local dealer has quoted in the vicinity of AUD$4500-5000 to replace my current setup. Yes, I know, it's ludicrous, hence the option to go AM. Worst case scenario I go back to stock rotors and try out the PFC pads. If I go down this path do I need to replace any other parts in the process?
Cheers!
I've been running my 997.1tt as a DD for the last few years, with 4 or so track days each year.
I am urgently due to replace the rotors and pads and thought it was a good opportunity to do an upgrade. My brief reading reveals that there's lot's of 'gotchas' when moving away from OEM.
Are there upgrade solutions that will maintain OEM reliability, that don't add any road noise, and that keep the wear sensors and the brake intact, yet still offer a performance advantage??
I would prefer to use genuine Porsche parts unless aftermarket ones offer a significant advantage.
I am currently running stock rotors, Pagid Yellows and stock turbo rims. My local dealer has quoted in the vicinity of AUD$4500-5000 to replace my current setup. Yes, I know, it's ludicrous, hence the option to go AM. Worst case scenario I go back to stock rotors and try out the PFC pads. If I go down this path do I need to replace any other parts in the process?
Cheers!
06-28-2014, 12:13 AM
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I would stick with stock rotors, use a good racing brake fluid like Castrol SRF, Endless, PF RH665, or Motul 600. Add the GT3 Cup brake cooling scoops. Then try the Performance Friction 08 Compound pads. You will like them.
06-29-2014, 12:37 PM
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Your car comes with a GT3 master cylinder. Same part. I run 997GT3 PCCB 380/350 brakes on my 996. I use steel rotors with PFC 08/08 pads. Works great. Brake bias is shifted slightly to the rear. No issues
06-29-2014, 03:43 PM
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For a car that is mostly for the street, with only occasional track use, I would stick with stock brake components and just upgrade the brake fluid to a higher temperature fluid. The downside to race pads is that they need the kind of heat you generate on the track to work well and many of them are noisy on the street.
07-02-2014, 04:37 PM
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Hi all,
I've been running my 997.1tt as a DD for the last few years, with 4 or so track days each year.
I am urgently due to replace the rotors and pads and thought it was a good opportunity to do an upgrade. My brief reading reveals that there's lot's of 'gotchas' when moving away from OEM.
Are there upgrade solutions that will maintain OEM reliability, that don't add any road noise, and that keep the wear sensors and the brake intact, yet still offer a performance advantage??
I would prefer to use genuine Porsche parts unless aftermarket ones offer a significant advantage.
I am currently running stock rotors, Pagid Yellows and stock turbo rims. My local dealer has quoted in the vicinity of AUD$4500-5000 to replace my current setup. Yes, I know, it's ludicrous, hence the option to go AM. Worst case scenario I go back to stock rotors and try out the PFC pads. If I go down this path do I need to replace any other parts in the process?
Cheers!
I've been running my 997.1tt as a DD for the last few years, with 4 or so track days each year.
I am urgently due to replace the rotors and pads and thought it was a good opportunity to do an upgrade. My brief reading reveals that there's lot's of 'gotchas' when moving away from OEM.
Are there upgrade solutions that will maintain OEM reliability, that don't add any road noise, and that keep the wear sensors and the brake intact, yet still offer a performance advantage??
I would prefer to use genuine Porsche parts unless aftermarket ones offer a significant advantage.
I am currently running stock rotors, Pagid Yellows and stock turbo rims. My local dealer has quoted in the vicinity of AUD$4500-5000 to replace my current setup. Yes, I know, it's ludicrous, hence the option to go AM. Worst case scenario I go back to stock rotors and try out the PFC pads. If I go down this path do I need to replace any other parts in the process?
Cheers!
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