Brake Pads Recommendation

[Wausau 911]

04 C2 will need new pads in the future and I would like recommendation on pads. I do not track this daily driver and am seeking cost effective replacements that produce limited brake dust and best place to procure them. Replies always appreciated

[xxaarraa]

I was just researching this yesterday as I may be doing a full brake job in the coming weeks. I think Textar is the OEM supplier and mintex seems to be the option that came up in threads for dustless pads. I have used akebonos in past German cars, but I read they don't make them for the 996's. As for rotors, pelican lists sebros and OEMs.

I am not that impressed with OEM brake feel (maybe just me, YMMV). It feels like I have to press the pedal HARD to get it to bite. Quick decelerations mean literally having to stand on the pedal. So I am going to be trying aftermarket alternatives when I do brakes.

Edited November 6, 2013 by xxaarraa

[jaekormtb]

I've used the textars, Mintex, and Hawk HP Plus. The Hawks are a great autocross pad, but I would not recommend them for anything else. I'm not a fan of the textars. The Mintex red box pads work great on the street.

[jaekormtb]

Btw, stainless steel brake lines really improved the feel of my brakes.

[DK570]

I was just researching this yesterday as I may be doing a full brake job in the coming weeks. I think Textar is the OEM supplier and mintex seems to be the option that came up in threads for dustless pads. I have used akebonos in past German cars, but I read they don't make them for the 996's. As for rotors, pelican lists sebros and OEMs.

I am not that impressed with OEM brake feel (maybe just me, YMMV). It feels like I have to press the pedal HARD to get it to bite. Quick decelerations mean literally having to stand on the pedal. So I am going to be trying aftermarket alternatives when I do brakes.

Last winter I installed Akebono pads from Tire Rack. Work great on a street vehicle with very little dust compared to OEM.

[xxaarraa]

I was just researching this yesterday as I may be doing a full brake job in the coming weeks. I think Textar is the OEM supplier and mintex seems to be the option that came up in threads for dustless pads. I have used akebonos in past German cars, but I read they don't make them for the 996's. As for rotors, pelican lists sebros and OEMs.

I am not that impressed with OEM brake feel (maybe just me, YMMV). It feels like I have to press the pedal HARD to get it to bite. Quick decelerations mean literally having to stand on the pedal. So I am going to be trying aftermarket alternatives when I do brakes.

Last winter I installed Akebono pads from Tire Rack. Work great on a street vehicle with very little dust compared to OEM.

I think the akebonos are not available for C4S/Turbos. Pelican lists them for base/C2 cars, but not C4S.

Edited November 8, 2013 by xxaarraa