BAFE Posted 25August, 2014 Report Share Posted 25August, 2014 Hi All, The brake ware warning light came on the car on Sunday's SMT so I need to buy some new pads. Car has just clicked 35 kms so I'm guessing these were the originals I've looked back thru some forum history and still have some questions. The car is not my DD so its just fun cruising and SMT's. I might do a track day here or there at some point but that's not a large part of its intended use. So based on "fast road / little track" what brand of pads would you suggest? I've had a look at PP and they have the "Cool Carbon Brake Pad Set" do I want these? Am I going to notice any difference? Of course in a perfect world I'd like some more bite, less brake dust on my wheels but I don't want to chew through rotors and I don't want race pads that are too temperature / performance related. BUGGER Just checked the rotors and while I am not mechanical they did seem to have a lip on the edge. so maybe I'm up for them as well? All donations of advice will be gratefully accepted PPS anyone know if I can put S brakes on my standard car? worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 25August, 2014 Report Share Posted 25August, 2014 BUGGER Just checked the rotors and while I am not mechanical they did seem to have a lip on the edge. so maybe I'm up for them as well? They have a wear limit (sometimes inscribed on the disc) ; just a matter of getting a micrometer on them. If OK , you might get away with machining them a little. But depending upon brand of discs , the machining labour is nearly as much as new discs, esp if you install yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 25August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 25August, 2014 I'll have a look, definitely don't own a micrometer. I was thinking of buying the parts OS and having them fitted locally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 25August, 2014 Report Share Posted 25August, 2014 +1 what the tazman said. I've used EBC trackday pads on my 911 for the past couple of years. Very happy with them. They do exactly what the box says. Excellent cold braking (essential on the street) and they've taken a pounding on the track. I wouldnt go back to standard pads even just for road use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 25August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 25August, 2014 excellent, sounds good. Much brake dust? Do they chew rotors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 25August, 2014 Report Share Posted 25August, 2014 excellent, sounds good. Much brake dust? Do they chew rotors? Brake dust isn't a big problem. There is a bit, but on black centred wheels it isn't noticable. Besides, it gets washed regularly so it doesnt get a chance to build up. Rotors are still pretty good as far as I can tell, I will check them properly this week when I swap back to road wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 25August, 2014 Report Share Posted 25August, 2014 Just a heads up on the brake warning light, the light can come on early in wet weather which I've experienced after car washing and on the wetter days including on the way down to SMT (was off whilst during it). When the light comes on you should be good for a while still depending on how heavily and often you use your brakes including whether you assist them with some engine braking. I've done over 1000km since the light first started coming on. I'll be swapping pads out next month before the next SMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 25August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 25August, 2014 Ah thank you Mike good heads up The light doesn't come on straight away I got most of the way home before it came on a 2nd time In any case I know they are low so I guess I can start the search process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 26August, 2014 Report Share Posted 26August, 2014 I am waiting for delivery of 4 x brake rotors for my 964. They are in Sydney at the moment and hopefully will be delivered this week. I did a lot of research and bought from a US company called New Part.com http://www.new-part.com/ The main reason I went with these people was the low freight cost - around $45. Also the price was much better for the Zimmerman/Sebro discs than I could find here These are the OEM option http://www.new-part.com/product/set-2-cross-drilled-front-disc-brake-rotors-porsche-boxster-cayman-911 but there are other options including complete kits rotors and pads http://www.new-part.com/product-list?search_api_views_fulltext=boxster+2007+brake+rotors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 28August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 28August, 2014 Hi Twood, I'll go "clicking" thank you for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 28August, 2014 Report Share Posted 28August, 2014 Hi Twood, I'll go "clicking" thank you for the info My pleasure and hope you have some good results. Watch the freight-that is the killer. If I can help further PM me. My rotors are in Brisbane now - I just have to be patient and wait for delivery. My rotors cost under $600 for the 4 -I estimate that was around a $400-$500 saving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 30August, 2014 Report Share Posted 30August, 2014 Do they chew rotors? Short answer- no I just put the mic on my discs. All between 19.72 & 19.75mm. Minimum thickness is 18.0 rr 18.5 frt. The beginnings of a lip on all four discs with even wear all around. I think that's after about 10k of road commute/SMT and 7 or 8 track days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 30August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 30August, 2014 Hey guys, Anyone know what the minimum thickness should be for my front and rear rotors? 2007 Boxster 2.7 Manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 31August, 2014 Report Share Posted 31August, 2014 it's not written on the side of the disc? (it should be) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 26September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 26September, 2014 Done today, took the easy way out and had the front rotors, pads and wear sensors done at AutoArt. Great service (as I only called them last night) and hot price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 26September, 2014 Report Share Posted 26September, 2014 Yeah Michael (@ AutoArt) sorted me out on Wednesday. They're pretty good there and he's always up for a chat and happy to dish out advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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