Since I'm a tech worshiper at heart, I'm toying with adding PCCB to my new '04 TT Cab order.

I'm curious to know about any clear advantages or problems that any current users of ceramic brakes can point out to me.

Particularly;

1) Are there any warm-up issues in cold weather or during the first stop of the day? I've had a couple of close calls in the old days using race pads on the street -- way scary to the unsuspecting.

2) How's the brake dust? The wheels on my '01 TT Coupe get annoyingly coated with black dust within a few days after I wash it. Less dust could be viewed as a labor saving device. The dealer service manager says that while PCCB may produce less dust, or at least less VISIBLE dust, the aerodynamics of the brake rotor and wheel rim suck road dirt onto the rims quite efficiently. Any comments?

3) PCCB pads and rotors are alleged to last seemingly forever compared to conventional ferrous rotors and normal pads. I'm not looking for the break-even point in cost of service vs. cost of acquisition of PCCB, just some user feedback.

Thanks in advance for any and all info.

Cordially,


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Mike
'01 996TT - Tip, Signal Yellow
'99 996 Cab - 6-speed, Zenith Blue
'74 911RS/IROC - Light Green
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On to new owners: 914/4, various 928's, 914/6 2.8, 911 2.8 TwinIgnition, 962-113, 964 C4, 993TT

 

The brakes seem to work better when you warm them up first. Once they are warmed up the stop on a dime. There is very little brake dust.

 

For info on PCCB check out my posting on rennlist.com and search for "another PCCB story". I think you'll find a lot of information there.

 

mark is right read the rlist and rennteam stuff, then come ask again.

the no brake dust is a nice extra. i love pccb, have 13,000 trouble free miles. others despise it.

 

Ditto what Watt says - I have a few less miles than he does on them and love them - I have no heat up issues in the morning, they are ALOT better in wet weather than the stock Turbo setup and there is no dust at all - don't forget the huge advantage in reduction of unsprung mass also.

 

I just got my car with PCCBs.

Too soon to comment but they feel fine.

I read the rennlist notes and I can say it did worry me. Time will tell.