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MaxD · 10-17-2013, 11:05 PM

Additional data point from yet another NT-01 user. I have been using Pagid orange front and black rear. Fluid has been Motul MB600 for years in the Boxster and M3 but just started using Castrol SRF. No fade whatsoever. At my local track MMP in any configuration I have problems getting the brakes hot enough to be effective.

I would ditch the Texstar pads and buy a track pad from Pagid, PFC or Hawk. If the car still does street duty you can swap pads at the track or just get used to sounding like a bus when braking to a stop light.

One thing to consider - Porsche is not known for ineffective brakes, even in stock form. Could you be on the brakes longer than required, leading to the fade. Even with an S you shouldn't use your brakes ... much.

10-17-2013, 11:05 PM	#5
MaxD Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SLC Posts: 209	Additional data point from yet another NT-01 user. I have been using Pagid orange front and black rear. Fluid has been Motul MB600 for years in the Boxster and M3 but just started using Castrol SRF. No fade whatsoever. At my local track MMP in any configuration I have problems getting the brakes hot enough to be effective. I would ditch the Texstar pads and buy a track pad from Pagid, PFC or Hawk. If the car still does street duty you can swap pads at the track or just get used to sounding like a bus when braking to a stop light. One thing to consider - Porsche is not known for ineffective brakes, even in stock form. Could you be on the brakes longer than required, leading to the fade. Even with an S you shouldn't use your brakes ... much.