Front brake pad differences for S

[Dave80GTSi]

The previous owner of my 2000 S had fitted a set of Pagid RS-14 so-called "racing" pads to the front of the car, but they squealed when cold and therefore were a pain to live with when the car is used as a daily driver.

So I bought a set of Textar pads, based upon the Porsche part number per the parts catalog.

Now that they are here, I wonder if I have the correct pads.

The Textar pads on the left all have a short roll pin sticking out of the top edge of the pad, and a trial fit of these pads to the caliper shows me that I will need to remove this pin for the pads to fit. Also, the Pagid pad on the right is a bit taller as you can see. Finally, the thickness of the Pagid pads is greater than the new thickness of the Textar pads.

So I am wondering if anyone can advise what might be going on here?

Perhaps these new pads are for the non-S calipers?

[WorkInProgressK]

Can we have the view of them back to back?

The one on the left looks just like an updated version with beneficial features. Sharper Radii on the mating surface, safety pin, less risk of clashing with a larger variety with discs because its slightly trimmed. The manufacturing holes 3 divets are in similar location.

Btw about the pagid pads, were you using the OE brake pad dampener?

[Dave80GTSi]

Originally Posted by WorkInProgressK

Can we have the view of them back to back?

The one on the left looks just like an updated version with beneficial features. Sharper Radii on the mating surface, safety pin, less risk of clashing with a larger variety with discs because its slightly trimmed. The manufacturing holes 3 divets are in similar location.

Btw about the pagid pads, were you using the OE brake pad dampener?

Additional pictures. Yes, the OE dampers are there on both calipers - once the rotors are warmed up a bit, the Pagid pads did not squeal.

[geetee]

those textars are for a nonS front pads

[WorkInProgressK]

Yeah as he said, looks like not he right size. To make it easy on you, get Carrera pads of the same year. Much easier to now make a mistake.

[mikefocke]

Does the pad have a spot for the brake wear detector? Going to reuse them? Brake Pad Damper?

[Dave80GTSi]

Originally Posted by mikefocke

Does the pad have a spot for the brake wear detector? Going to reuse them? Brake Pad Damper?

I assume that your question is directed to the used Pagid pads?

If so, they have no holes for the wear sensor (see first picture in Post #3), and my intent is to sell them once I swap these new non-S pads for a set of the proper S pads (as has been verified by the seller).

Yes, I have been using the dampers, but the Pagids still occasionally squeal when cold, so not my ideal pad for a daily driver.

Thanks for your thoughts and comments!