Brake Pad Vibration Dampers ? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

SC-986 · 12-09-2011, 08:04 PM

I looked at some older threads and I don't think the base Boxster came with the dampers.

The car has 126,000 mi. on it - I know the pads have been replaced a few times.

WhipE350 · 12-09-2011, 08:30 PM

Pull one out and check it, if it isn't using damper just replace with what's on it now. It is likely it will be one of the three TMD (now owned by Nisshimbo) brands Textar, Mintex, or Pagid. Lube it up real good and you should be OK. I keep a whole can of brake pad lubricant so I always have some handy.

SC-986 · 12-10-2011, 09:54 AM

Thanks for the insight - I think I'll go with the brake pad lubricant.

Idaho Red Rocket 3 · 12-10-2011, 02:34 PM

When I changed my brakes on both the '98 and the 2K S, I replaced the pads with Posi Quiet. They come with an extra anti chatter backing plate. I did not replace the Porsche (overly expensive) vibration noise devises. No problems so far. 10k miles plus. BTW: Great brake pads.