brake pad replacement

[SDBxstr]

im getting ready to replace brake pads on my 01 boxster, can anyone recommend a brand of pads and best place to purchase?

mark

[joekats]

Personal opinion Textar are one of the best pads for Porsche's. I've had then on my 987 for ever and im very happy. No dust no squeze.

[Frodo]

Anything wrong with OEM pads? I haven't had to replace mine yet (my Box was "pre-owned"), but I'm getting close to that point. I haven't yet tracked my car, but I've been pleased with what's on there. (Buying the Boxster, I finally truly learned the meaning of the expression "Stops on a dime.")

[Wingnut2u]

I have been using the EBC Redstuff brake pads on the street and I have been very pleased with them, the least amount of brake dust of any pad I have ever used.


EBC REDSTUFF LOW DUST SUPERSTREET BRAKE PAD SET -- Manufactured from a superb aramid fiber and enhanced ceramic particles without metallic pad blend; EBC Redstuff Low Dust Superstreet pads lessen dust emitted by OEM pads by approximately 80 percent and reduce rotor wear so that rotors and pads last longer whilst delivering great brake performance from cold up to race temperature; Built with shims, slots, and chamfers for silent braking; Coated with red surface Brake-In compound; EBC Redstuff Low Dust Superstreet is for fast street use and targets High HP imports, muscle cars, and prestige European cars

[RandallNeighbour]

Frodo, there's nothing wrong with OEM pads if you don't mind paying far more for them from a stealership and you don't mind all the brake dust they throw off.

+1 on Textar. I just went to Pagid because they had a good deal on them when I bought my replacement rotors.

BTW, anyone reading this thread in the future should know that if you want even better brakes on your boxster, the quick (and relatively inexpensive) way is to replace the factory brake lines with stainless steel ones found on eBay and use Super Blue fluid. It's a very noticeable difference.

[SDBxstr]

thanks guys, ill go with the textar

[Lobo1186]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Frodo, there's nothing wrong with OEM pads if you don't mind paying far more for them from a stealership and you don't mind all the brake dust they throw off.

+1 on Textar. I just went to Pagid because they had a good deal on them when I bought my replacement rotors.

BTW, anyone reading this thread in the future should know that if you want even better brakes on your boxster, the quick (and relatively inexpensive) way is to replace the factory brake lines with stainless steel ones found on eBay and use Super Blue fluid. It's a very noticeable difference.

just did that yesterday. its a little bit of work but fun and well worth it. even threw on the GT3 brake ducts.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Frodo, there's nothing wrong with OEM pads if you don't mind paying far more for them from a stealership and you don't mind all the brake dust they throw off.

+1 on Textar. I just went to Pagid because they had a good deal on them when I bought my replacement rotors.

BTW, anyone reading this thread in the future should know that if you want even better brakes on your boxster, the quick (and relatively inexpensive) way is to replace the factory brake lines with stainless steel ones found on eBay and use Super Blue fluid. It's a very noticeable difference.

Thanks for the endorsement...no offense joekats (REALLY ), but it's always nice to have TWO posters recommend a product. I'll be shopping for them soon!

[kabel]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

BTW, anyone reading this thread in the future should know that if you want even better brakes on your boxster, the quick (and relatively inexpensive) way is to replace the factory brake lines with stainless steel ones found on eBay and use Super Blue fluid. It's a very noticeable difference.

It's not often I do not entirely agree with Randall, however unless you plan to frequently autox or track your boxster I would stick with oem style brake lines, they will remain effective longer than the steel braided version. And ATE Superblue should to be replaced more often than your more average GL4/5 synthetic brake fluid. While the ate superblue will withstand higher temperature/higher boiling point, its effective hygroscopic life span is considerably shorter (45-60 days). Both are generally for racing/competition applications and most race oriented components get replaced more frequently. Thats MHO anyway

[hcj986s]

Two things:

First, I use Motul 600 brake fluid for track work. It has a higher boiling temperature than the Blue stuff.

Second, I don't understand why it's so hard to change the Boxster S brakes. On my 944 Turbo, there's a simple spring clip that retains the pads. Takes about 2 minutes to swap pads once the wheel is off, no tapping a pin out required. This is the same as the 928 GTS Big Black brakes I have on the car, too. Anyone know why Porsche changed this?

[kabel]

^ simple economics would be my guess.