Pad Damper

[ramo80]

Hi

Does anyone know what the Pad Damper do exactly. I damaged my front passenger side while replacing my pads. They still slide freely but i kinda broke one of the tabs. Do i need to replace these?

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Thanks

[Topless]

They reduce vibration and brake squeal. I am currently running without dampeners. So far so good.

[Bobiam]

Mine had them too (bought at 27K mi), but the non-S cars don't have them from the factory, only the S. They certainly don't hurt to have,. but install the new pads without the dampers. If you have a squeal problem, perhaps due to the pads you bought, then reinstall the dampers. I did mine using stock Porsche pads and its quiet.

Good luck

[FTD]

I was experiencing a random clunk or pop sensation from the front passenger wheel, most often when moving the car after having been parked for a while [overnight or a few days not relevant].

I took it in and watched the [reputable independent] mechanic perform several investigations and tests around the suspension, sway bar, rotor, caliper, and wheel. He said I don't have brake dampeners [had he been the one that changed the pads there would be some]. What I am experiencing is the pad breaking loose from its seating on the rotor. Or words to that effect.

I have the 2004 2.7
The front pads have a few thousand miles on them

I read that my model year doesn't have dampeners.

What would cause my front brake pad to 'stick' to the rotor? Do I need to investigate further or tend to something?

[ekam]

FTD:

Does this happen when you try to move the car after parking it overnight? Like something frozen and it "pops" when you try to move it?

[Bobiam]

Porsche dampers will fit on these and are your option. Dampers are std on the S but they have somewhat different calipers. You would need them most if you had a noisy pad material such as metallic.

What you are experiencing is probably due to pad material, dampness, and is likely nothing to worry about. I get it on rare occasion too.

Maybe get dampers the next time brakes are apart to give peace of mind.

Bob

[FTD]

Originally Posted by ekam

FTD:

Does this happen when you try to move the car after parking it overnight? Like something frozen and it "pops" when you try to move it?

Exactly. Drive and brake a little bit and it goes away. Do I need to have the rotors turned? Just ignore it? What's a dampener?

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by FTD

I was experiencing a random clunk or pop sensation from the front passenger wheel, most often when moving the car after having been parked for a while [overnight or a few days not relevant].

I took it in and watched the [reputable independent] mechanic perform several investigations and tests around the suspension, sway bar, rotor, caliper, and wheel. He said I don't have brake dampeners [had he been the one that changed the pads there would be some]. What I am experiencing is the pad breaking loose from its seating on the rotor. Or words to that effect.

I have the 2004 2.7
The front pads have a few thousand miles on them

I read that my model year doesn't have dampeners.

What would cause my front brake pad to 'stick' to the rotor? Do I need to investigate further or tend to something?

Did you have to rotors turned when you swapped pads? Technically, you should and that could be the issue - dissimilar pad materials.