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thstone · 07-30-2011, 08:40 AM

I agree. The 986 has what many claim to be the best stock brakes available on any car. If you're not tracking the car, you're not going to feel a big improvement in braking with the 986S or 996 brakes.

Your best bet to get the most out of your brakes on the street would be to install an upgraded brake pad, new rotors, and some stickier tires.

Pads to consider are EBC RedStuff or Pagid Orange. Both give excellent initial bite and won't fade. They are intended for sport street driving and occasional track use so they won't squeal like a banshee at every stopsign like most "racing" pads.

Tires will also make a huge improvement in braking and this is often overlooked. Tire Rack is a great place to review and compare performance tires. Of course, the trade off with tires is sticky vs life.

My personal setup is EBC RedStuff pads, drilled rotors, and Kumho Ectsa XS tires (treadwear rating 180). Works great on the street and no problems after 10 track days so far this year (11th track day is tomorrow!).

07-30-2011, 08:40 AM	#3
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	I agree. The 986 has what many claim to be the best stock brakes available on any car. If you're not tracking the car, you're not going to feel a big improvement in braking with the 986S or 996 brakes. Your best bet to get the most out of your brakes on the street would be to install an upgraded brake pad, new rotors, and some stickier tires. Pads to consider are EBC RedStuff or Pagid Orange. Both give excellent initial bite and won't fade. They are intended for sport street driving and occasional track use so they won't squeal like a banshee at every stopsign like most "racing" pads. Tires will also make a huge improvement in braking and this is often overlooked. Tire Rack is a great place to review and compare performance tires. Of course, the trade off with tires is sticky vs life. My personal setup is EBC RedStuff pads, drilled rotors, and Kumho Ectsa XS tires (treadwear rating 180). Works great on the street and no problems after 10 track days so far this year (11th track day is tomorrow!). __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 07-30-2011 at 08:47 AM.