DIY brake pad replacement ’85 911

[jgurnari]

I can’t seem to find a DIY thread on how to replace my brake pads. 1985 911. Thanks

[Teutonics]

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/101_Projects_Porsche_911/46-Brake_Pad_Repl/46-Brake_Pad_Repl.htm

[kimlangley7]

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/101_Projects_Porsche_911/46-Brake_Pad_Repl/46-Brake_Pad_Repl.htm

[jgurnari]

Thank you Alan! May attempt it

[jgurnari]

Any recommendations for which pads to use on ‘85 911?

[Eagledriver]

These cars are extremely easy to change pads on. It can be done during a pit stop during a race.

[HarryD]

If you don’t have the book. https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/101_Projects_Porsche_911/46-Brake_Pad_Repl/46-Brake_Pad_Repl.htm

[mo-mon]

Originally Posted by jgurnari

Any recommendations for which pads to use on ‘85 911?

Depends on how you use your 911. For street, Mintex will do. For performance street, Porterfield R4S.

[jgurnari]

Thanks all!

[MBAtarga]

+1 on Mintex

[jgurnari]

MBAtarga, you agree Mintex is a good product? Thanks

[GH85Carrera]

It is super easy to change the pads. Be sure to inspect the rotors carefully. If they have a large lip or groves you may need new rotors. Most often pads alone are fine.

On a scale of 1 to 10 it is a 1.5 at most. About like an oil change in difficulty.

[jgurnari]

Glen are you familiar with Mintex pads? If so your thoughts. Thanks

[jgurnari]

found out about needing to buy new “glue on censors” with new pads. How do they glue on? Is this going to be more involved than first thought?

[chrismorse]

dont forget to keep an eye on the brake fluid level when pushing the pistons back in the calipers, or you could have a nasty mess.

If you haven' changed the fluid in a couple of years, this might be a good time to do it.

[HarryD]

I have been using Mintexes on my 1973 for a long time. Quiet, minimal dusting, good stopping power, adequate for my level of Autocross and HPDE events.

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by chrismorse

dont forget to keep an eye on the brake fluid level when pushing the pistons back in the calipers, or you could have a nasty mess.

Yep. made that mistake once. Big mess.

If you haven' changed the fluid in a couple of years, this might be a good time to do it.

I do mine every year, takes about an hour and a liter of fluid with my motive bleeder.

[HarryD]

While this may sound like a grumpy old guy, You have several threads going on this topic. We can help you better if you consolidate them into one.

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1080342-tried-duralast-semi-metallic-brake-pads.html

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1080312-pad-replacement-glue-brake-sensor-85-911-a.html