PADS GALORE

[bobfair]

I took my car into my OPC today for another set of pads (Third set about to be fitted) so my track use means I am getting about 4,500 miles out of a set of pads. Now I understand why keen trackies fit alcons and harder pads.

Whilst I was there one of the sales team was telling me that he had just sold a second hand 997 GT 3. The customer was a keen user of his 996 GT 3 which he used as an everyday car and had clocked up 177,000 miles and the car was still on its original PCCB discs. Is that a record?

Clearly the PCCB discs will last a long time if looked after

 

[Nick_USA]

ORIGINAL: bobfair

I took my car into my OPC today for another set of pads (Third set about to be fitted) so my track use means I am getting about 4,500 miles out of a set of pads. Now I understand why keen trackies fit alcons and harder pads.

Whilst I was there one of the sales team was telling me that he had just sold a second hand 997 GT 3. The customer was a keen user of his 996 GT 3 which he used as an everyday car and had clocked up 177,000 miles and the car was still on its original PCCB discs. Is that a record?

Clearly the PCCB discs will last a long time if looked after

Do Porsche still do track use pads for the GT marques? Also do you not use engine braking in addition to the brakes?

Edit: Yes Porsche still do track pads for both steel and PCCB discs for the GT3. Maybe worth considering a set of race pads then.

 

[Rodney Naghar]

My rear PCCBS with 40k on the clock are as new. I've not changed pads in 3.5 years (my ownership of the car) and that's with around 15+ track days.
PCCBS are epic.

One member on here with a 996 turboS has over 100k miles on his, original pads and disks. 177,000 miles is the most I've heard of.
With just road use, I don't see why they won't last the life of the car.

 

[sidicks]

ORIGINAL: bobfair

I took my car into my OPC today for another set of pads (Third set about to be fitted) so my track use means I am getting about 4,500 miles out of a set of pads. Now I understand why keen trackies fit alcons and harder pads.

As per the other thread, my clutch needs replacing after 38,000 miles, but I'm still on my fiirst set of discs and pads (obviously the car is NOT tracked)...

Based on the health check-up last year, discs are in excellent condition, but I anticipate pads being replaced at the next service (6-years in March), although so far I've not noticed any particular braking issues and have had no warning lights etc.

What is considered 'normal' for a 997 C4S driven on a daily basis?

Thanks
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Sidicks

 

[Lancerlot]

I have a good contact for Pagid pads if you ever need any. []

Regards,

Clive

 

[bobfair]

Collected the car and went for a drive. It never fails to bring a smile to my face and seems to be getting better and better with the miles. The noise it makes and the way it stops and turns in is addictive. Roll on the next track day.

One tip if you are checking your pads your self make sure you look at the leading edge of the pad as the wear rate there is much higher than on the following edge. My worn pads came out wedge shaped with leading edge showing a lot more wear so you can get it wrong if you just look a the following edge. If you can its also a good idea to get a dentists type mirror and look at the rear side of the pads as wear is not always even on both sides.

The good news is that my discs are in perfect condition and like new despite doing a lot of 150MPH braking so I hope the frequent pad changes are protecting them.

 

[geoff lane]

Bob

You seem to have regained your enthusiasm after the odd spin and puncture, so guess your not selling the car just yet ?

 

[bobfair]

Yes the start of my track season was frustrating a couple of very wet days, a big spin, a puncture (over ambition combined with lack of talent) and being black flagged at Goodwood for noise infringements all put the dampener on things but had a very good day at the clubs Silverstone track day when the car delivered big time and this put things back on track(sic). Also when you look at the competition the prices are much higher for similar performance. dare I say it the GT 3 seems good value for money.

Anyone who like sports cars and is considering a GT 3 should go ahead and do it as it really is a great drivers car. It challenges you, rewards you when you get it right and kicks your but if you get it wrong. Its never boring but you have to be careful it doesn't bring out the hooligan in you as it sounds so good when you use the available revs. Still dont like the centre locks though