Brakes and pads 997 with warranty - Page 2 - 911/Carrera GT - PistonHeads UK

Hi all, I need to change the front discs and pads on my 997.2 . I still have warranty on the car until June this year. If I replace the discs and pads myself would this affect my current warranty and if I extended it when it’s up for renewal? Thanks in advance

nope

I suggest you replace them with OE ones though as non standard parts can invalidate the warranty.

eurocarparts have a 30% off offer at the moment but does anyone have an idea of what make Porsche use . The list Pagid and Trw on there but doesn't state which are OEM. Also what will I need in total to change them. They list sensors and Dampening Plates. Is there anything else other than the discs and pads?

you might get away with it, last time I did it I had to replace all the dampers.

stefgg60 said: eurocarparts have a 30% off offer at the moment but does anyone have an idea of what make Porsche use . The list Pagid and Trw on there but doesn't state which are OEM. Also what will I need in total to change them. They list sensors and Dampening Plates. Is there anything else other than the discs and pads? You'll need a calliper fitting kit.

I've found a replacement package from design911 which includes 2 x Brake Disc 1 set x Brake Pads 2 x Brake wear sensors 8 x Brake Pad Shims Is this all I need ? Thanks

Yes that should be enough, you should be able to use the existing fitting kit again on a vehicle as new as yours, the damping plates will either be in total 4 plates or 8 smaller round discs, usually the it's the larger 4 plates on the fronts but where your ordering them from should confirm this, you should ask them just in case rather than go by the website.

Lancerlot said: You'll need a calliper fitting kit. What is a caliper fitting kit? Out of interest I asked an OPC for a quote to change the pads and discs, front and rear, my 997. It was £2200. I have found all of the parts on Euro carparks for just over £500. I was going to fit them myself but I don't know what a caliper fitting kit is. Am I missing something?

belfry said: What is a caliper fitting kit? Out of interest I asked an OPC for a quote to change the pads and discs, front and rear, my 997. It was £2200. I have found all of the parts on Euro carparks for just over £500. I was going to fit them myself but I don't know what a caliper fitting kit is. Am I missing something? its not a kit, it just has more parts some you may or may not use.

belfry said: What is a caliper fitting kit? Out of interest I asked an OPC for a quote to change the pads and discs, front and rear, my 997. It was £2200. I have found all of the parts on Euro carparks for just over £500. I was going to fit them myself but I don't know what a caliper fitting kit is. Am I missing something? there's a discount code for brakes with Eurocar parts at moment its Chill30 which is 30%. I to would like to know about the calliper fitting kit as I cant find any info on it.

as I have just stated, it's not a kit, just has all the parts in one order

mrdemon said: as I have just stated, it's not a kit, just has all the parts in one order thanks for confirming that. Lancerlot comment got me worried

Also use discount code REVIEW25 to get a further 25% off the already discounted price.

Martian O said: Also use discount code REVIEW25 to get a further 25% off the already discounted price. They must have caught on about the 2 codes only one works at a time now.

stefgg60 said: Martian O said: Also use discount code REVIEW25 to get a further 25% off the already discounted price. They must have caught on about the 2 codes only one works at a time now. Ah ok, it worked for me two weeks ago.

are you fitting genuine porsche discs and pads.? I had a quote for the parts from an porsche and it was around £1500. They said it needs to be porsche parts or my warranty will be invalidated

AlexH997 said: are you fitting genuine porsche discs and pads.? I had a quote for the parts from an porsche and it was around £1500. They said it needs to be porsche parts or my warranty will be invalidated I was hoping Eurocarparts was genuine parts. I have a service due in march and the warranty is due for renewal in June. Does anyone know which parts are genuine in eurpcarparts as they list pagid and TRW makes. Or do OPC use either or?

stefgg60 said: I was hoping Eurocarparts was genuine parts. I have a service due in march and the warranty is due for renewal in June. Does anyone know which parts are genuine in eurpcarparts as they list pagid and TRW makes. Or do OPC use either or? OPC will only use their own branded discs and pads and probably not the ones sold at eurocar parts. question is, will saving £800 be worth invalidating your warranty? The warranty states you must use OPC for everything, so if you're going to risk doing it yourself at least use porsche parts. if you do decide to risk it, let me know how you get on

Euro parts are OEM if stated. I have ran my GT3 on Euro discs (all round) with Performance Friction pads. Two warranty renewals, no problem. Texstar make the discs for both Euro and Porsche. Same discs, different box. 2200 for a discs and pads all round fitted. That's a joke! Hope this helps, Stevie As a guide - my last front discs were 107.00 ea + VAT with pads available from 120.00 (OEM) and PF08 at 260

Steviebeee said: Euro parts are OEM if stated. I have ran my GT3 on Euro discs (all round) with Performance Friction pads. Two warranty renewals, no problem. Texstar make the discs for both Euro and Porsche. Same discs, different box. 2200 for a discs and pads all round fitted. That's a joke! Hope this helps, Stevie As a guide - my last front discs were 107.00 ea + VAT with pads available from 120.00 (OEM) and PF08 at 260 Thanks that's exactly want I wanted to know. I only need my front done but at the moment is working out at £650 labour from OPC as the parts are only coming to £250ish. I'm sorry I know its a Porsche but that means I like performance cars not I like throwing my money away. The warranty is due in June anyway there's no reason why they wont renew it as it would have just been serviced.

stefgg60 said: thanks for confirming that. Lancerlot comment got me worried you will need new caliper bolts too, also when i did mine i had to drill out the retaining screws which wasn't a pleasant experience! you can save a grand though doing it yourself even with Porsche supplied OEM parts

I am a Newbie to this Porsche site.Reading the tales of Wow about the treatment from the Porsche dealerships, dictated by Porsche AG on ALL matters of Porsche ownership seems, completely from a bygone age. WHY?--do owners in this age of "The Consumer IS King" allow this to continue----