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Brake pads/discs check

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YOUR RESEARCHBrake pads/discs check

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Replace dampening pads (c£4 each - 4 needed)

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I replaced the dampening pads (c£4 each - 4 needed) but re-used the wear sensors as they weren't touched (ease them out carefully).

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Check brake pads & discs

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Suggestion · Original poster

I'm booked for the Brands Hatch track day on the 27th and want to check the brake pads & discs before I go - the fluid was changed in January so should be ok.

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Leading evidence: 'Replace dampening pads (c£4 each - 4 needed)' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check brake pads & discs' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Use pins and retaining clips

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I also re-used the pins and retaining clips.

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Brake pads/discs check

Check brake pads & discs

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Suggestion · Original poster

I'm booked for the Brands Hatch track day on the 27th and want to check the brake pads & discs before I go - the fluid was changed in January so should be ok.

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Brake pads/discs check

Replace discs & pads, are there any other ancillary bits

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Suggestion

When replacing the discs & pads, are there any other ancillary bits that you would also recommend changing.

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Brake pads/discs check

Replace pads & discs and reuse all other ancillary parts

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Suggestion

Or did you just replace the pads & discs and reuse all other ancillary parts?

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Check brake pads & discs

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Suggestion · Original poster

I'm booked for the Brands Hatch track day on the 27th and want to check the brake pads & discs before I go - the fluid was changed in January so should be ok.

Original post Read captured discussion
Brake pads/discs check

Replace dampening pads (c£4 each - 4 needed)

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I replaced the dampening pads (c£4 each - 4 needed) but re-used the wear sensors as they weren't touched (ease them out carefully).

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Brake pads/discs check

Replace discs & pads, are there any other ancillary bits

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Suggestion

When replacing the discs & pads, are there any other ancillary bits that you would also recommend changing.

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Brake pads/discs check

Replace pads & discs and reuse all other ancillary parts

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Suggestion

Or did you just replace the pads & discs and reuse all other ancillary parts?

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Set here are the c2 limits

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Suggestion

And to complete the set, here are the C2 limits for anyone who wants them.

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Brake pads/discs check

Use pins and retaining clips

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I also re-used the pins and retaining clips.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi all. I'm booked for the Brands Hatch track day on the 27th and want to check the brake pads & discs before I go - the fluid was changed in January so should be ok. I have the image from the Boxster brakes web page showing me where to measure, but does anyone know if the 996 4S brakes are any different? Does anyone know what range of thicknesses are ok for the pads and the discs? No lights showing yet, obviously, but I don;t want to track the car with the pads on the limit. TIA

POST 2Original post

Hi Michael Can't help with your question, although I have successfully burnt out 3 brake sensors on track days this year so if your light isn't showing yet, it may well do so after Brands. I will be there too, silver 996. See you then. Malcolm

POST 3Original post

Here are the limits for the 996 C4. I hope this helps.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Richard - thanks very much! Malcom - see you there ... I'll be in a dark blue Cab going slowly and being passed often [ ]

POST 6Original post

And to complete the set, here are the C2 limits for anyone who wants them.

POST 7Original post

Hi Richard, Can you please PM or post the one for 986 Boxster S. Many thanks.

POST 8Original post

Richard, When replacing the discs & pads, are there any other ancillary bits that you would also recommend changing. I understand there are anti-vibration shims (?) What about the pad thickness sensors? Any other bits that are used to hold the pads in place? Or did you just replace the pads & discs and reuse all other ancillary parts? Thanks, Jason

POST 10Original post

I replaced the dampening pads (c£4 each - 4 needed) but re-used the wear sensors as they weren't touched (ease them out carefully). I also re-used the pins and retaining clips.

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