997 2005-2012 911 C2, C2S, C4, C4S, GTS, Targa and Cabriolet Model Discussion.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Question about ceramic brakes when they are wet

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Sep 23, 2007 | 04:36 PM
  #1  
wizo's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 339
From: orlando
Rep Power: 33
wizo is infamous around these parts
Question about ceramic brakes when they are wet

Well, When its raining I feel that I loose my braking. The pedal seems really firm but the braking power feels that it diminishes. I feel that they loose their grabby nature and I am second guessing the braking of the car. It sort of worries me.
I dont know exactly how to explain this to the dealer besides how I just explained it above. I would guess this is not normal orperation of ceramic brakes but I dont know. Have any of you fellas experienced this problem. Over here in Florida, rain is a common occurence and I would like to have the issue fixed if there really is one..

Thanks in advance....
 
Old Sep 23, 2007 | 05:18 PM
  #2  
dndodd's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 546
From: Birmingham, AL
Rep Power: 41
dndodd is infamous around these parts
I have noticed a difference in the feel at the brake pedal in rain but no loss of effectiveness they still stop better than any other brake I have experienced in a car.
 
Old Sep 23, 2007 | 05:33 PM
  #3  
nick's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 289
From: Australia
Rep Power: 31
nick is infamous around these parts
If i remember correctly, there is a car which senses when the brakes are wet and lightly applies the brakes to create friction and dry them. Perhaps you could try the same by applying the brakes lightly.
 
Old Sep 24, 2007 | 07:01 AM
  #4  
Bimota's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 47
From: LA
Rep Power: 21
Bimota is infamous around these parts
You may feel the tires losing traction, if the brake pedal feels the same. Is it slow speed, high speed, is the ABS coming on ? Mine feel great rain or shine.
 
Old Sep 24, 2007 | 10:14 AM
  #5  
wizo's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 339
From: orlando
Rep Power: 33
wizo is infamous around these parts
No, I have pedal pressure, almost too much pressure as if you had pumped them a few times to get the feel up, but there feels like there is no braking. ALmost as if you cannot push it down to clamp the caliper. Its sort of worring and today when I drop the car off i will ask them about it, but how will they replace the scenario?
 
Old Sep 24, 2007 | 10:50 PM
  #6  
SilverBlue's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 380
From: Bay Area, CA
Rep Power: 37
SilverBlue is infamous around these parts
Wizo,

You're wise to take it to the dealer and having the brakes inspected. We had our first rain of the season just in time for the Sharkwerks/Carlsen Porsche gathering this past Saturday. My ceramics didn't give any hint of reduced braking.

John
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
eclip5e
Automobiles For Sale
6
Jul 29, 2019 11:13 AM
turbotuner20v
Automobiles For Sale
20
Sep 11, 2015 12:02 PM
Sales@RSW
GT3/GT2
7
Sep 3, 2015 09:34 AM
orbelo
996 Turbo / GT2
30
Aug 30, 2015 12:26 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:05 PM.