Time for brakes...
#1
Pro
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
There is a local hotrod mechanic who is very competent and reliable...has been doing good work on my 928GTS. I was considering him doing my Cayenne brake job...can he handle the job or does it entail specific Porsche type tools /computer which he may not have?...also, any opinions on good performance brake pads? Thanks in advance.
#2
Cows-4-Rent
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
No big deal to do the brakes...nothing out of the ordinary. I did mine trackside with basic tools. I went with the stock pads from Sunset. 44,000, towing, hills, etc and I have only had to change the fronts.
#4
Cows-4-Rent
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Yes, there are sensors but I did mine a bit early b/c it was more convenient to do it at the track and before the winter set in. I will do the rears this spring.
#5
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
My mechanic needed one tool for the rears but had everything for the fronts. Did the fronts in the mid 50K range and just had rears done at 89K. I waited for sensor to go off on both and actually drove the CS 3K more miles after sensor on the rears after having him look at them.
Trending Topics
#12
Pro
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Made a mistake there...am considering EBC redstuff or yellowstuff...any experience out there or with ceramic type pads in general? Thanks.
#13
Instructor
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Time for front brakes for me too. I've decided to go with the no/low dust Hawk pads, but haven't picked out my rotors yet. Drilled? Slotted? Yes? No? Why? Price is important, but not the ultimate factor. There's quite a dif in the prices. Everyday use only; no track or off road gigs.
#15
Super Moderator
Needs More Cowbell
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Needs More Cowbell
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Time for front brakes for me too. I've decided to go with the no/low dust Hawk pads, but haven't picked out my rotors yet. Drilled? Slotted? Yes? No? Why? Price is important, but not the ultimate factor. There's quite a dif in the prices. Everyday use only; no track or off road gigs.
Once a crack goes from one hole to another, the rotor should be replaced.
Slotted rotors, like solid rotors, do not have this limitation/inspection criterion.
FWIW, Rennlist member/Cayenne owner/Instructor 'tkerrmd' was one of the first to ride the pig regularly at a track and IIRC, he went with slotted rotors and had good luck with them. Perhaps a search for some of his older posts or sending him a PM would help.