I had PCCB on my '05 Turbo "S" Cab and they were awful in the rain, to the point where many times I thought I would end up in the rear of the car in front of me. It almost felt like there was no response when tapping the brake.

 

Hi ESK,

Thank you for the feedback. I am puzzled. I have reasons to assume all posters here are experienced drivers who know a thing or two about driving and braking response , yet why do the responses vary so much?!

I hope we'd all agree that "I thought I would end up in the rear of the car in front of me" would make PCCB a no go for a daily driver in Los Angeles?

Thanks for the comments. Please keep them coming.

 

Gen I vs. Gen. II??

 

I believe 2005 Turbo S is gen II; I've read it here somewhere.

 

Same here, but no problems in the rain. Weird, but manageable.

 

Has anyone had tires changed at a place other than the dealer and had any damage as a result?

 

To be fair, it only drizzled that whole day at the track. But on the way home I drove through a massive cloud burst, about 45 min worth. Still no issues.

 

Myself included and on the twisty route we were on as well, Gen I still no problems!

 

Hello iLLM3,

Is that an error or is it REALLY REALLY REALLY 11,387?! You make me like such a noob. In fact, I bet you make everyone feel like a noob!
I don't recall seeing anyone on any forum with 11,000 posts. Am in complete awe.

 

Love my PCCBs. No issues whatsoever in the rain, and we get plenty here in Arkansas. Also, the reduction in unsprung weight is significant. Absolutely order your car with them.

 

PORSCHE CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES FTW!!!!!!!!!!!

 

a little off topic but, is there an aftermarket CCB kit? and if yes, is it cost effective?

 

Someone corrects me if I am wrong: yes there is, and the cost (as I recall reading somewhere) is around (??) 17,000 US $. Whatever it is, I think it is much more than getting the brake with your initial order. If you search this forum and rennlist/rennteam, I am sure you will find it.

Cost effective? I don't know, that is why I am posting more questions.

 

Look at how long the PCCB'S are supposed to last. If they truly last 100,000 - 200,000 (not sure the projected miles) miles than to me they are worth it. Plus all the other benefits it is a no brainer.

Aloha

Byron

 

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your advices. I am now a little off topic here (and yes I've searched and read up on previous PCCB posts), but I think the answer to the following questions will help all of us "on the fence" :

I've noted that "better brake feel" and "car feels snappier" being mentioned. Stopping distances between steel and ceramic being the same, these then are the only reasons for me to get this brake, performance wise (leaving issues of maintenance cost, brake dust, and "look" out of the equations for the time being).

For those who have used both steel and ceramic, are these differences significant and could be felt even with regular street driving? Or they are subtle, of the "I am not so sure" kind?

And is it true the brake doesn't work as well during the first few minutes of use?

Please keep the comments coming and thanks for your time!

Regards,
Can