What Rotors and Pads

they recommend that YOU file the pads 45 degrees, this is amazing to me, you would think that it was done at the factory stage if it is better, then sold on to the customers.
just a thought about drill disc marking your pads, can they be fitted the wrong way if this is possible? don't know just a thought!

the other thing about brake pads wear is that since asbestos was removed from the pads for health reasons all pads manufacturer had to change their compound and this sometimes gives a squeaky noise depending on weather conditions, i remember having just had the discs and pads changed I was seating in slow traffic behind 3 old small fiat cars and everytime we had to brake the only car that squeak was ......my Boxster!!

[Chris C Atlanta]

Some people recommend dragging the leading edge of the pad on a concrete floor a few feet to chamfer the edge...others say just use some anti-squeal on the rear. I've had good results with anti-squeal and hard break in.

I have seen zimmerman rotors develop cracks must faster than factory ones (yes, I know Zim is an OE supplier, but the rotors are different)...I stick with Porsche rotors.

Love to know if anyone can recommend a low-dust pad that works OK for street and occasional track use??

[rbennett]

Thanks for all the tips everyone!

I believe I am going back to stock rotors and sticking with Pagid "Blue" pads as they have very low dust.

[rbennett]

Thought I would revive this old thread of mine and see if anyone has any additional input before I purchase rotors and pads???????

Anyone??? Going once,Going twice......

[Adam]

yeah, where can one purchase the the OEM S rotors with the exact same hole pattern and specs that are on my 03 S? Please don't say Zimmerman. I've checked them out and they don't look like the rotors on my S. If they are in fact the oem supplier what is the part # for the OEM S rotors. I've asked this question a few different places and surprisingly nodbody seems to have an answer.

[rbennett]

I was informed Zimmerman is the supplier to Porsche on rotors, but seems if you buy after market Zimmermans, they are not the same

I have drilled Zimmermans and after 11 months, they look like crap???

I would not reccomend aftermarket Zimmermans as mine did not last 11 months.

I was hoping someone would pipe up and give a success story on another mfg of rotors, else I am going back to dealer over the counter Porsche rotors. $$$

[Adam]

I'd rather pay the dealer mucho bucks for the real deal than get some cheap zimmerman knockoffs. just me.