PFC Brake Offer

[ralphmusic]

It is good to see discounts available for PFC brake discs and pads but does this offer via the Club signify that they are approved fitment for cars subject to extended warranties?

http://www.porscheclubmotorsport.co.uk/sites/default/files/files/PORSCHE%20BRAKE%20APPLICATIONS%20MARCH%2014.pdf

 

[RJKflyer]

I would think absolutely NOT.

Nothing aside Original Porsche parts passes the extended warranty requirement.

 

[Peter_Bull]

ORIGINAL: ralphmusic

It is good to see discounts available for PFC brake discs and pads but does this offer via the Club signify that they are approved fitment for cars subject to extended warranties?

http://www.porscheclubmotorsport.co.uk/sites/default/files/files/PORSCHE%20BRAKE%20APPLICATIONS%20MARCH%2014.pdf

Definitely not.

 

[tscaptain]

This is where the extended warranty restrictions are an absolute nonsense! Brake discs and pads are wear and tear items and thus not covered under the warranty. Why, therefore, should fitting non OEM brake pads and discs prevent extended warranty being taken? I don't have OEM pads but have extended warranty. Go figure![]

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: tscaptain

This is where the extended warranty restrictions are an absolute nonsense! Brake discs and pads are wear and tear items and thus not covered under the warranty. Why, therefore, should fitting non OEM brake pads and discs prevent extended warranty being taken? I don't have OEM pads but have extended warranty. Go figure![]

If I remember correctly the response last time this was asked was because they (brake components) could put extra strain on items that are covered under the extended warranty... or some other bull dropping []

 

[944s2]

One thing I've never seen in all the discussions about the OPC warranty and how anything non porsche on car invalidates warranty is fuel

Oh (with apprpriate sucking noise) you use Tesco/Morrisson/Asda sir tut tut only Shell/ESSO/BP is allowed under Para 6.3.1 sub sect4

I should not joke should I

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: garyw

If I remember correctly the response last time this was asked was because they (brake components) could put extra strain on items that are covered under the extended warranty... or some other bull dropping []

So are they saying OEM brakes aren't man enough to exert the same amount of strain......[]. I think the only extra strain is that put on the relationship between some PCs and owners.

 

[RJKflyer]

Not that I like the whole Extended Warranty restrictiveness, but I suppose the argument goes:

"I've got a rattling noise from my suspension" which is then followed by all manner of forensics by the OPC, only to discover that you've got bell and hat aftermarket Type III Brembo floating discs that do sometimes do this. Who then pays?

I can even reconcile myself to the N-rated tyre argument: we now know that Michelin PSS are NOT an ideal match to the 997. More 'grip' maybe, but some slight loss of handling precision at high speed, and a float that appears not to be present with the ('inferior') PS2. Again, who would pay for all the time-wasting to get to that conclusion, including all manner of geo checking, inspection etc.

I personally do NOT think the original discs are man enough - I've done 12k miles and mine are clearly on their way out - they're vibrating. I'd love to change to GT3-typre floating steel discs, but looks like I'm stuck.

Of course, the sneaky question is "could I get away with non-Porsche branded, but genuine OE-manufactured discs or pads?" Most likely, yes, but given my mileage, do I really want to bother winding up the system for the sake of saving a couple of hundred quid every 4 years?

FWIW, I DID take up with my OPC dealer principal the extortionate mark up on the pollen filter - £12 for the MANN one and £75 for same MANN one in Porsche box. My argument being that you FORCE me to use your parts, but then apply a truly extortionate mark-up, which I described as a 'restrictive practice'.

 

[Rodney Naghar]

I think what's really happening here is Porsche subsidises this warranty so that they can make money on the parts you're now forced to buy (like a new phone on a 12 month contract). Buying a warranty should be seen as a package deal. If you don't like the package don't buy it. Delving into detail about how a PFC pad is better/worse than OEM is missing the point. IMO