so I need to do the rear set... the front set was done at Curry's and while it was expensive, it was worth it for peace of mind being done right 2 days before a track event.

But after the DE, I now will need rears soon, and with a few weeks before the next DE, I figure I might as well learn.

Anyone done this before?

A call at Porsche they say I need new sensors, new this, new that, in addition to brake pads and rotors.

Any tips?

Part numbers?

Thanks in advance.

 

I just recently changed my pads. It wasn't very difficult at all. My sensors were all good (as should yours be if the pads aren't too worn down). I can't imagine the rotor replacement being that difficult, either.

If you are going to a DE, then you don't need to order the vibration dampers. You can take them off or just re-use the stock ones.

Here are the "parts" you need for the pad change, but you really don't need all of them. I am sure that Porsche wants you to buy all of this. If you sign up for renntech.org, you can get the DIYs:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=7065

Parts you will need:

1 set 996 352 949 03 Front Brake Pads - Porsche (Pagid "S" Pads - Dark Blue - T5104SRS14)
1 set 996 351 088 01 Front Vibration Dampers for Brake Pads (recommended)
2 ea 996 351 959 00 Front Pad Repair Kit (consisting of 2 bolts, springs and securing clips)
2 sets 996 612 365 00 Front and Rear Wear Sensors (if needed)
1 set 996 352 939 03 Rear Brake Pads - Porsche (Pagid "S" Pads - Dark Blue - T5105SRS14)
1 set 964 352 096 01 28 mm Rear Vibration Dampers for Brake Pads (recommended)
1 set 964 352 096 00 30 mm Rear Vibration Dampers for Brake Pads (recommended)
2 ea 996 352 959 00 Rear Pad Repair Kit (consisting of 2 bolts, springs and securing clips)

 

awesome, thanks Ruiner!

are Pagid S brake pads Porsche OEM ?

 

No.

On my '01, the fronts were Jurid and the rears were Brembo.

 

but I take it you recommend Pagid S dark blues for street and ocassional DEs ? ;-)

 

I dunno. Maybe? Those were the pads from the DIY that Loren posted on renntech.org.

I currently run Mintex red box pads on the street.

 

I run BHP Pads - they are the best for all around. I autoX alot so I need low-temp, high friction pads, BUT I need pads that will not wear away at the track. I went through a set of factory pads in a weekend DE, on these BHP's I have 3 track days and they're great. Check em out before you buy anything else. Make sure you have new, high temp fluid.

www.bhpbrakes.com


PS- you said Curry's, are you in Virginia or DC? If so check out my AutoX posts. I'm the Chesapeake region AutoX chair and we have some great events planned this year, inlcuding a Potomac vs. Chesapeake shootout.

Hope to see you at the track. DE at Summit Point - Friday April 14th. White/Black

 

yeah I'm in VA.

I did the BMW CCA DE April 2... didn't sign up in time for April 14.

I am on Car Guys May 29th. All events at Summit Point.

I might be interested in an auto-x but those are so damn hard and tight...

 

.... those are so damn hard and tight...[/quote]

That's the way she likes it!

Our courses are big and fast. You should come on up.

 

hahaha good one

yeah I plan to... I just don't like those auto-x courses with ridiculously spaghetti-like routes you have to remember somehow. As long as it is realistic, and not designed JUST for the auto-x experts or gutted miatas.. then it's a nice cheap way to "race" your car.

The way you describe it sounds more appealing. Let's take this discussion in the auto-x/DE subforum...

 

KJ,

You should do it. The guys from Chesapeake are really super nice. When I get back we can roll up together. Then they will have three yellow TT's at the event.

 

Gunther, looking forward to it man.. we just got done this past weekend at Jefferson Circuit.. I made a goofy video, check it out here. I was the only Porsche, let alone turbo.