Brake upgrade - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

andicati · 03-28-2005, 07:29 PM

Progress to date: New Twin Turbo Claipers are installed but I miscalculated the rear caliper vertical positioning (i.e. distance from the center of the hub). The rear calipers require a 5mm spacer to put the pads in the perfect position for the rotor.

The other (strange) problem encountered is the park brake. The Twin Turbo brake change resulted in my park brake being completely out of adjustment. I haven't worked out if this is a "normal" function of messing with the brakes, or if there is some dimensional difference that I didn't notice.

Mods so far:
Front
- repositioned mounting holes on wheel carrier to account for wider spacing.
- 2mm spacer between rotor and hub to center discs in caliper and clear the dust cover
- 2mm spacer between wheel and hub to widen track and partially accomodate the rear widening

Rear
- 8mm spacer between rotor and hub
- 5mm spacer to raise caliper on wheel carrier mounts

Total cost so far: $1,640, including brakes, tools, and custom machined spacers. Compare with kit price of $4,495 plus labor quoted at $1,000.

The brakes look fantastic. Question is whether they will perform as hoped once I have finished this project. I have been taking photos and will work out how to post them.

Adam · 03-28-2005, 08:07 PM

Sorry to hijack your thread...but this is about brakes so I figured why not? Are the OEM brakes on the S made by brembo or Zimmerman? I see Zimmerman everywhere for replacement rotors. And, what is a reasonable price for OEM replacement rotors?

Brucelee · 03-29-2005, 06:41 AM

Brembo I believe

RandallNeighbour · 03-29-2005, 07:29 AM

OEM replacement rotors can be had for $150 or thereabouts. Check out FVD

Adam · 03-29-2005, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

OEM replacement rotors can be had for $150 or thereabouts. Check out FVD

150 for a pair? Wow, that's a bargin. thx.

andicati · 03-29-2005, 08:34 PM

For what it is worth, I have had two sets of Zimmermans on my BMW and both sets warped very quickly. I would stick with Brembos, but I am sure many people have had great success with Zimmermans. They are apparently OEM for BMW and Mercedes.

MLegere · 04-01-2005, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

OEM replacement rotors can be had for $150 or thereabouts. Check out FVD

Who is FVD? how do I contact them? After replaceing my tires today I will be in need of rotor's too. 150.00 is a great price I have been quoted 250.00 per set.

Mike

RandallNeighbour · 04-01-2005, 07:02 PM

http://www.fvd-web.com/

I could be all wrong, but I ordered a catalog from them and they had really good prices on sets... and there's a choice of factory standard (cheapest), cross-drilled (more $) and slotted, which are evidently the hot new way to stop a Boxster fast ($$$)

Call them and ask for your specific model.

BTW- I also see sets of brand new discs on Ebay that should work, and they're reasonably priced.

Adam · 04-02-2005, 06:55 PM

I've heard slotted rotors are hell on brake pads. Quick question...under fairly normal use with some hard driving, what is a ballpark on oem brake pad life? I was think of upgrading my pads to Pagid oranges when my stock pads wear out as I hear these are among the best. Anyone have any experience with Pagid pads? Impressions?

MLegere · 04-02-2005, 07:29 PM

Randall,

Cool web site (FVD)