955/957 Cayenne DIY: Front Rotors and Pads
#196
Thanks everyone for your experience and feedback!
My 04 S needed new front pads and rotors. I ordered everything through autohaus and did the job for under $350. I ended up using zimmerman rotors and pagid pads. Total time took about 2 hours, where the first side took almost 1.5 hours due to tracking down the right tools and figuring out where everything was. The second side was a breeze. This is coming from someone that has never replaced brakes before let alone really every got his hands dirty before.
Brakes feel good, comparable to oem so far. Only thing is there is an initial squeal when first pressing the brakes. Not loud, but noticeable. Anything I can do about that?
My 04 S needed new front pads and rotors. I ordered everything through autohaus and did the job for under $350. I ended up using zimmerman rotors and pagid pads. Total time took about 2 hours, where the first side took almost 1.5 hours due to tracking down the right tools and figuring out where everything was. The second side was a breeze. This is coming from someone that has never replaced brakes before let alone really every got his hands dirty before.
Brakes feel good, comparable to oem so far. Only thing is there is an initial squeal when first pressing the brakes. Not loud, but noticeable. Anything I can do about that?
#197
If you got pagid... you may be SOL... Pagid typically squeal until they warm up depending on what compound you got.
One thing you can do is break all the edges with a file (no more than 2mm chamfer) this has helped in the past, but in my experience Pagid's always make noise... but I mostly deal with race cars and we don't care about it
One thing you can do is break all the edges with a file (no more than 2mm chamfer) this has helped in the past, but in my experience Pagid's always make noise... but I mostly deal with race cars and we don't care about it
#199
Drifting
Did It!
Did mine today. Total job(pads/sensors only) took 2 hours, which included the detailing of the red 18ZR calipers. I was able to squeeze-in another 4300 miles on the pads, once the ! light came on. Front pads still had about 3mm pad remaining, while rears about 6mm.
This time, I went with Hawk dustless pads. Not as great bite as the Pagids - but I'm liking the reduction in brake dust!
This time, I went with Hawk dustless pads. Not as great bite as the Pagids - but I'm liking the reduction in brake dust!
#200
Burning Brakes
For my wife's 08 Cayenne S, I am planning on ordering rotors (Zimmerman Z coat) and Textar pads from pelican parts. PP says Textar is OEM pads. I am also going to flush the brake fluid (using Motive power bleeder) at the same time. The total cost comes $600 shipped.
Both pads and rotors have about 30k miles on them and the rotors feel "ribbed" with a small lip. The brake wear light is not "on" yet. So, I am not replacing the sensors.
I looked at the ECS Tuning Brake package, but I am not finding any reviews about them. I am also not sure if I want to use "Bosch" brake pads. I have used Zimmerman rotors on my Boxster before and Pagid pads and I liked them.
I got a quote for pads, sensors and other hardware (not including rotors) from Sunset Porsche and the total came $525 shipped.
Question:
1. Is that a good package (Zimmerman rotors and Textar pads)?
2. Should I also replace the other hardware?
3. Are my rotors 350mm? How can I tell?
I spent a lot of time searching and came out confused more than before.
Thanks and cheers,
-K
Both pads and rotors have about 30k miles on them and the rotors feel "ribbed" with a small lip. The brake wear light is not "on" yet. So, I am not replacing the sensors.
I looked at the ECS Tuning Brake package, but I am not finding any reviews about them. I am also not sure if I want to use "Bosch" brake pads. I have used Zimmerman rotors on my Boxster before and Pagid pads and I liked them.
I got a quote for pads, sensors and other hardware (not including rotors) from Sunset Porsche and the total came $525 shipped.
Question:
1. Is that a good package (Zimmerman rotors and Textar pads)?
2. Should I also replace the other hardware?
3. Are my rotors 350mm? How can I tell?
I spent a lot of time searching and came out confused more than before.
Thanks and cheers,
-K
#201
Drifting
2. If you live in an area where salt is used or corrosion is common, get the pad hardware (pins and spring clips). Get new caliper bolts regardless, as they are not intended for reuse.
3. Yes, your front rotors are 350mm.
#202
Burning Brakes
Many thanks, XR4Tim.
Current pads are not noisy and I am not happy with the brake dust. Any suggestions?
thanks again!!
Current pads are not noisy and I am not happy with the brake dust. Any suggestions?
thanks again!!
#203
Drifting
#204
Cordsig79: I'm about to do my wife's pads/rotors tomorrow here in Austin (after I fix her blower motor and change her oil, amongst other things). I tried to change them the other day but the caliper bolts wouldn't break free to save my life. Did you run into this issue at all?
#205
Burning Brakes
Cordsig79: I'm about to do my wife's pads/rotors tomorrow here in Austin (after I fix her blower motor and change her oil, amongst other things). I tried to change them the other day but the caliper bolts wouldn't break free to save my life. Did you run into this issue at all?
I go about every 2 years to Brakes for Less on South Lamar, they charge me 100 in labor, and I do the Front and Rears usually a year behind each other.
Im driving even less now a days since I probably have not had my last set of pads done since 2012?
#206
You need to let them soak in solvent(spray them down with brake cleaner)..........also be mindful to replace the hardware as all those pressures due to tend to alter the original shape.
I go about every 2 years to Brakes for Less on South Lamar, they charge me 100 in labor, and I do the Front and Rears usually a year behind each other.
Im driving even less now a days since I probably have not had my last set of pads done since 2012?
I go about every 2 years to Brakes for Less on South Lamar, they charge me 100 in labor, and I do the Front and Rears usually a year behind each other.
Im driving even less now a days since I probably have not had my last set of pads done since 2012?
#207
Hey guys,
I am new to rennlist and seeking some brake rotor advice. Would any of you consider using genuine OE remanufactured rotors? I have seen some around the internet and was simply wondering if they would be a viable option.
Thanks,
Rick
I am new to rennlist and seeking some brake rotor advice. Would any of you consider using genuine OE remanufactured rotors? I have seen some around the internet and was simply wondering if they would be a viable option.
Thanks,
Rick
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Yes. EDIT - no. Remanufactured OE? This is a Porsche.. I can't imagine spending $125 or so with someplace like ECS would break the bank right?
And there are 14 pages of info about this in this thread alone. Spending some time with search might prove productive.
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Now, you mentioned HIGH PERFORMANCE rotors, if you'e looking for some real HP racing stuff, you may liketo check some other toys from AP racing or similar, zimmermann as well. Check out zeckhausen racing website you can get direct communication with David Z. and he will be more than glad to help you get the right stuff.
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REMANUFACTURED ROTORS...
This sounds a lot like resurfaced rotors which could be too thin. I have never liked machining worn rotors and have never done or allowed on any of my brake jobs.