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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by socialpro
2/9 UPDATE

FRONT Pads and sensors replaced. Pads are STOPTECH, bought on EBAY for $75

Sensors were $10 a piece ($20 total)

Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0066QVWPY/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

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Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0066QVWAE/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01

Dampeners were REUSED. Absolutely whisper quiet brakes, performance is better than stock with the STOPTECH pads (better initial bite). Sensors took of the error message on dash and everything was a perfect fit. Save your $$ over the OEM sensors that run $70/pair.

Total cost of PAD and SENSOR replacement - $95!
Do you not have to turn down rotors when replacing pads?
 
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No. You can't turn cross drilled rotors
 
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by monojohn
No. You can't turn cross drilled rotors
^ I did not know that! And the rotors are still in good condition given the car has < 30K miles on there. Probably will need to be changed out on next pad change.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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They last quite a while. Make sure cracks don't join the drilled holes or reach the outside of the disc. If a lip forms they will start to squeal more. Your mechanic can measure remaining thickness and tell you how it compares to porsche guidelines.
 
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Originally Posted by socialpro
2/9 UPDATE

FRONT Pads and sensors replaced. Pads are STOPTECH, bought on EBAY for $75

Sensors were $10 a piece ($20 total)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o02_s00_i00

and

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o02_s00_i01

Dampeners were REUSED. Absolutely whisper quiet brakes, performance is better than stock with the STOPTECH pads (better initial bite). Sensors took of the error message on dash and everything was a perfect fit. Save your $$ over the OEM sensors that run $70/pair.

Total cost of PAD and SENSOR replacement - $95!

Did your front brake pads create a massive amount of break dust? Mine do and I hate it. Do the stoptech pads have lower amounts of brake dust? Ebay link for pads? I dont have enough posts to pm. frank919@comcast.net


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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Did your front brake pads create a massive amount of break dust? Mine do and I hate it. Do the stoptech pads have lower amounts of brake dust? Ebay link for pads? I dont have enough posts to pm. frank919@comcast.net


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Did not seem to notice a break dust problem with stock pads or aftermarket StopTechs, but that can also be because I have matte black wheels. The performance of the StopTechs is noticeably better though than the OEM pads, and for less than 1/2 the price of OEM, tough deal to beat.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by franks997
Did your front brake pads create a massive amount of break dust? Mine do and I hate it. Do the stoptech pads have lower amounts of brake dust? Ebay link for pads? I dont have enough posts to pm. frank919@comcast.net


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That is a big YES!!!! It sucks pretty bad. Thankfully, I wash my car 1x/week. Get used to it.
 
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I went with OEM via autopartswarehouse. My Textar replacements were $99.95 with free shipping (pads only).
 
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After removing the factory pads I've never put a set of dampers back on the brakes. No noise issues.
 
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Originally Posted by monojohn
No. You can't turn cross drilled rotors
I believe you can and it should be the same as resurfacing regular rotors. Most shops won't but a lot could. Napa would do it.

At least, this is my latest info.
 
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Out of curiousity what does a front brake job cost at the dealer? At an Indy?
 
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Originally Posted by sixgun95
Out of curiousity what does a front brake job cost at the dealer? At an Indy?

Just got back from the dealer a few hours ago. this will be the 2nd set in 15k miles. Quoted: Pads and Rotors (front only) $1545 installed. Now looking for aftermarket.
 
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Originally Posted by Hondoo
Just got back from the dealer a few hours ago. this will be the 2nd set in 15k miles. Quoted: Pads and Rotors (front only) $1545 installed. Now looking for aftermarket.
For your reference, I have been looking at the BeckArnley rotors.
 
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Why the heck so expensive?
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sixgun95
Why the heck so expensive?
Just the vented cross drilled rotors alone cost an arm and a leg. Of course, one needs to pay the Porsche hourly rate.
 
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