Gazoak
Member
Morning All,
My front brake disc drilled holes on my 981S are starting to fill with crud, particularly the ones close to the hub and on the outer edge. This was pointed out to me on my first service at OPC Chester a couple of weeks ago by the service advisor yet it is not part of the service to clear the holes. They have said they can be drilled out and I have poked around with a bradawl but it seems as hard as nails! They have said if left, the discs will overheat and crack. I have done just under 4000 miles in the car so a little disappointed with the dealer response. I read on the pistonheads forum that someone cleared the holes with a wooden skewer but I don't believe that for a second. Does anyone have experience of this. I notice that the GT3 Cup cars have grooved steel discs rather than drilled so was thinking of taking this option when they need replacing. Can anyone give me any tips or recommendations as to what route to take going forward and if they have any experience of this, costs, brands etc. None of the rears have filled with crud yet they are wearing quicker due to engine weight etc. None of the Macan's Turbo included seem to have drilled discs which is surprising considering it's weight and performance, likewise, neither does the Rolls Royce Wraith which is a 2 ton car with a 4.5 second 0-60 time! Are they really necessary of just for show?
Thanks, Gary
My front brake disc drilled holes on my 981S are starting to fill with crud, particularly the ones close to the hub and on the outer edge. This was pointed out to me on my first service at OPC Chester a couple of weeks ago by the service advisor yet it is not part of the service to clear the holes. They have said they can be drilled out and I have poked around with a bradawl but it seems as hard as nails! They have said if left, the discs will overheat and crack. I have done just under 4000 miles in the car so a little disappointed with the dealer response. I read on the pistonheads forum that someone cleared the holes with a wooden skewer but I don't believe that for a second. Does anyone have experience of this. I notice that the GT3 Cup cars have grooved steel discs rather than drilled so was thinking of taking this option when they need replacing. Can anyone give me any tips or recommendations as to what route to take going forward and if they have any experience of this, costs, brands etc. None of the rears have filled with crud yet they are wearing quicker due to engine weight etc. None of the Macan's Turbo included seem to have drilled discs which is surprising considering it's weight and performance, likewise, neither does the Rolls Royce Wraith which is a 2 ton car with a 4.5 second 0-60 time! Are they really necessary of just for show?
Thanks, Gary