Hi all. Patient: 2004 986 non-S 2.7 MT
I've changed my brake pads ( 3x) and rotors (1x) without issues. No noise, normal wear, etc.
Use is daily plus autoX (8 days/yr) and track use (about 6-8 days/yr).
Parts have always been "OEM replacement" ; various brands.
Last fall i did both pads and rotors (3rd job). This was different. Ever since they have squealed badly. Also , they have worn with a huge taper from the leading edge (which is now GONE) to the trialing edge which is 6-8mm, or about 50%. All 4 wore identically. Pretty odd eh? Killed them at Lime Rock this week and an AutoX today.
Now i'll say what was different, although none really explain much:
1. pads were Pagid OEM - previous were Brembo (factory), Jurid, Textar
2. Pad backing plates were loose and never seemed to adhere correctly.
3. Pads were installed with only 1 normal day use before trip to VIR. So much break-in/bedding was done en route to VIR, in the rain, and then at the track. But so what, many put pads in AT the track.....
Any idea what might have cause these issues? Any idea how/if they might be related?
Grant