First Brake Pad Replacement - Need Some Advice

[ppbon]

Originally Posted by dja1980

Do most go with OEM pads, or are Textar, Akebono, Mintex, etc… that I’ve seen mentioned a better option?

Do the rotors typically need to be replaced (65,000 miles)? Mine are cross-drilled… is resurfacing an option?

What all needs to be purchased to do this job correctly… pads, rotors, pad sensors, retainer kits, brake cleaner, anti-squeal glue, brake grease?

I was going to order from Suncoast, but obviously not if I buy outside of OEM. Where is the best place to order from?

OEM pads are generally Textar, Mintex, Brembo or Pagid
The rotors need to be replaced when the outer lip is 1 mm or more (that means 2 mm of wear or more)
They should not be resurfaced because they will lose more cooling mass.
If your brake light is off right now you most likely will be able to reuse the sensors.

All you need are the pads and or rotors.
Everything else can be reused.

As stated on other posts, you have a high performance car. Buy high performance brake parts for it. OEM are the best all around.

Check these DIY instructions:
http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Replace_Brake_Pads_%26_Rotors.html

Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

[johnsimion]

Originally Posted by ppbon

As stated on other posts, you have a high performance car. Buy high performance brake parts for it. OEM are the best all around.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

Depends on your use of the car, doesn't it?
I use my Cayman exclusively on the street. I replaced all my pads with ceramic pads about 500 miles ago. The reduction in brake dust is unbelievable and my wheels now look good and with cleanliness equivalent to a normal car. Nice to see beautiful silver wheels and colored badges in the center instead of the usual uniform gray-black coating of dust. For four years and 16,000 miles I put up with that crappy dust that made my wheels look like they needed a wash after one turn around the block. No more. These pads are silent, they cost the same as OEM pads, and if there is any difference in stopping power, I can't tell it. Yeah, and now I cut my hand about 1/4 as often due to not having to wash all the time.

[texomawaves]

ok, do NOT ever buy Autozone semi-metallic pads. They squeal like a stuck pig I bought Brembos from the local Porsche (Autonation) and also got my money back from Autozone. The Autozone rotors are good, but the pad composite material sucks with a capital SUCK! I didn't realize Porsche sold Brembo. Oh well, they work great and don't sqeal. Oh well, simple lessons learned