Brake Pads - Brembo and Textar

I'm about to change my front brakes rotors and pads as part of the refresh for my 2010 Cayman 3.4S PDK Non- PASM . ECS has a tuning kit with Sebro rotors and textar pads which I'm considering. I'm reading sebro rotors are good and they used to OEM for Porsche ? Same with Textar? Here's the question... the stock calipers are Brembo OEMs I think? If so, would going with Brembo pads as opposed to Textar make more sense? Is one better than the other in terms of stopping power, brake dust and wear? NO tracking just some occasional spirited driving, maybe aggressive B-road 4 times a year and 85 to 90% daily street use. Thanks in advance.

I've used Textar a lot as they are OEM and much cheaper than the same pads in a Porsche box. Don't have any experience with other rotors; only ones I've changed to were Porsche 's that I got at super price (cost +10%).

Thanks. YEah.. Textar weems to get good reviews. Just wondering if Brembos given their big brand are better. I now see brembo rotors at Autozone and am wondering if I should get them over the Sebros.

I just discovered brake dampers exist! WHen changing rotors and brake pads, do I need to change brake dampers?

OK, I'm also looking up Brembo brake pads for the 987.2S and at least on design911, its states the brake pads for FRONT and REAR are the SAME? Is this the case? Dedicated to your Porsche needs Design 911 supply car parts, spares and accessories, to both retail and to the trade. Our car product and accessory range includes brakes, exhausts, tyres, wheels and panels and interiors. #Porsche #ServiceCentre #Essex www.design911.co.uk Thanks. I'm starting to go crazy.

Not possible but I have seen listing like that What’s the price difference? Between the two rotors?

I do some tracking and I still use the OEM , if you buy from Suncoast they are not that expensive, I bought the 987.2 Cayman R Front pads and standard rear with the OEM rotors, I do not replace the dampeners, there is no noticeable difference for me without them, my car it identical to yours, 2010 Cayman S PDK , I think if you go Textar and Sebro you will save about 1/3 rd the cost, I just wanted the exact same OEM feel so I spent the extra money, one my local Porsche dealers was going to match Suncoast Prices, I also replaced my brake ducts to GT3 , very easy when wheels are off https://www.suncoastparts.com/category/987CSGEN2BRAKES.html

THe brembo rotors are about 20% more than the Sebros.

Thanks for the info on the dampeners. Did you notice if the front and rear brake pads are the SAME?

Good luck with your brake job, it really takes loger to jack up the car and remove the wheel than to change the pad.

Anyone tried the Brembo LOW MET pads? Right front brembo rotor seems to be sold out everywhere as well so I will likely go with the Sebros.

Found this. Not sure if factually true. Textar makes Brembo brake pads? And then he goes on to push Ferodo LOL

I had that setup of Sebros rotors and Texar pads in a 2008 CS, and they worked just like the OEM parts.

Ever since I started to track my 06 Cayman S (6-7 years ago) more frequently, I've been running Sebro slotted rotors as they hold up better than drilled. Used Textar pads for the first couple of years and found then to be comparable to OEM for less money. They do dust quite a bit but I liked the feel.

Thanks for chiming in. I'm gravitating back towards Serbro slotted and textars now as the brembo rotors are sold out. I may yet try the Low Mets.

Good feedback on the slotted Sebros. I;ll go that way. Its also slightly cheaper then the drilled. WIll have a mismatched look though for a while at least as my rear discs are original drilled that were changed less than 2 years back.

Arghhhh I found a dealer on ebay that has the Brembo rotors in stock as well as the Low Met pads... I'm so flippant... I guess I'm thinking Brembo as the Calipers are Brembo and its a big brand that's a brake specialist and been around a while. No one has tried the low met pads?

The OEM pads work great on a street car. If you are considering switching pads to reduce brake dust on the wheels, I have an alternate suggestion: ArmorAll Outlast Brake Dust Repellent. This stuff works like magic. You spray it on your wheels after washing; the dust does not stick to the wheels . Mine stay clean even after 3-4 weeks. Highly recommended.

FYI for those who may be interested. Have contacted Brembo which was ver responsive. They now have replaced the rotors for the cayman with a non-directional rotor . I inquired about the rotor and Low Met pads. Here is their response: "yes, everything is just as you've written. 09.C880.11 is non-directional rotor , meaning left and right side have the same hole pattern. NAO are more of a daily driver type of pads and low met are better performance and lower dust pads, I would certainly recommend those on Porsche cars." Pricing is great on the new rotor as well.

Looks like I'll be settling for this kit Shop – Newparts.com Genuine, OEM & Branded Aftermarket Parts at the best prices. Includes a 2-year warranty and easy returns. Shop Today! www.newparts.com Thanks for all the advice and time guys. Much appreciated.

Thanks for the clarification as just been delivered x2 Brembos 09.c880.11 and noticed the hole pattern was the same, so was worried they were incorrect as prior to these the hole pattern went out backwards on left and right, now it seems they are like you have 1 correct and 1 which is not? Am so glad this is now correct as was worried it would cost me a fortune to send them back! Thanks for the information and I now see that Brembo have also posted that these are both directionally the same now! Regards Jason