2007 3.4L Boxster S - New Brakes - What to Fit

[blaster56]

Any thoughts about choosing brand of brake rotors & pads ? I would like to have a go at DIY. Not sure whether to go for Porsche branded, Sembro rotors & Textar pads or buy an all-incl kit from Design911. Local Indy wants £450 to fit, each end. Design 911 have each end all-in sets at around £250. I have the books, the tools and some general mechanical experience. Seems to me the biggest likely issue is finding the cross head rotor fixing screw are a bit tight.
Any advice or experience shared would be most welcome.
many thanks

 

[C2dweller]

I think Brembo OE equivalent offer best value for money. Budget for new caliper bolts too.

A belt and braces approach will also see you replace the anti squeal plates too.

kr Lee Jones

 

[blaster56]

Thanks Lee. I do intend replacing everything, really.
Do you happen to know if the anti squeal plates are self adhesive or would I need to buy anti squeal grease to put on the back of the pads ?
regards
Andrew

 

[chaz1]

My advice would be always replace the shims because the bobbins do rust into the calliper pistons they sit in.
Cheaper to replace shim every time than rebuild calliper.

If you properly maintain the brake system there should be no issues
I always replace all elements of braking system : rotors, pads, pins, spring plates wear sensors and shims.
Consider replacing brake fluid or test with a tester such as :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brake-Fluid-Tester-LED-Moisture-Water-Compact-Tool-Test-Indicator-Pen-DOT3-DOT4-/172401982092?hash=item2823f57a8c:g:zvMAAOSwo4pYIWQz


Consider bleeding callipers of 100 ml each piston side of each calipper (x4) to bring fresh fluid into the calliper.
The brake fluid in the callipers does pick up moisture.


911 design do OEM equivalent parts for the brake system theree are other suppliers they are just near me

You can try lubricate bobbins on the back of the shims with anti seize each.

Lubricate pins and brake pad metal edge only with brake grease.
Pagid do Certex there other makes
It is important the pads slide on the pins and do not stick!

 

[Hardy]

Use a centre punch near the edge of the cross headed rotor fixing screw at a slight angle in the direction you want it undone to help removal. A couple of wheel bolts fitted to the hub and a long bar carefully placed in between, touching the ground, will stop the hub rotating while you wallop the screw. It should come undone in seconds.

 

[chaz1]

Thanks