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Message: I second Dave
Changed By: Red_Lightnin!
Change Date: November 29, 2010 02:38PM
I second Dave
Change Date: November 29, 2010 02:38PM
I second Dave
If your pads aren't worn out, your rotors probably aren't either. And for street driving, OEM pads/rotors are way more than you will ever need. Per what Mike Focke said, brake fluid is MUCH more important and should be changed at least once a year because it is hygroscopic. I recommend ATE Blue/Gold DOT 4 racing fluid. Costs very little and makes a huge difference.
For street driving, don't waste your money on performance pads. They make noise and lots of brake dust and unless you are driving the car very hard, you won't tell the difference.
As for rotors, if and when you do want to replace them, if you want to upgrade, order the base 987 rotors from Suncoast. The base 987 rotors fit the base 986 and unlike the 986 OE rotors are drilled, so they are lighter and have better cooling under heavy use. They also have an anodized hub that keeps them from rusting - but I'll tell you a secret - when you get them up to full track temps (650 degrees F+) the anodized coating vaporizes and they rust anyway.
For street driving, don't waste your money on performance pads. They make noise and lots of brake dust and unless you are driving the car very hard, you won't tell the difference.
As for rotors, if and when you do want to replace them, if you want to upgrade, order the base 987 rotors from Suncoast. The base 987 rotors fit the base 986 and unlike the 986 OE rotors are drilled, so they are lighter and have better cooling under heavy use. They also have an anodized hub that keeps them from rusting - but I'll tell you a secret - when you get them up to full track temps (650 degrees F+) the anodized coating vaporizes and they rust anyway.
Original Message
Author: Red_Lightnin!Date: November 29, 2010 02:36PM
I second Dave
If your pads aren't worn out, your rotors probably aren't either. And for street driving, OEM pads/rotors are way more than you will ever need. Per what Mike Focke said, brake fluid is MUCH more important and should be changed at least once a year because it is hygroscopic. I recommend ATE Blue/Gold DOT 4 racing fluid. Costs very little and makes a huge difference.
For street driving, don't waste your money on performance pads. They make noise and lots of brake dust and unless you are driving the car very hard, you won't tell the difference.
As for rotors, if and when you do want to replace them, if you want to upgrade, order the base 987 rotors from Suncoast. The base 987 rotors fit the base 986 and unlike the 986 OE rotors are drilled, so they are lighter and have better cooling under heavy use.
For street driving, don't waste your money on performance pads. They make noise and lots of brake dust and unless you are driving the car very hard, you won't tell the difference.
As for rotors, if and when you do want to replace them, if you want to upgrade, order the base 987 rotors from Suncoast. The base 987 rotors fit the base 986 and unlike the 986 OE rotors are drilled, so they are lighter and have better cooling under heavy use.