Brake pad options

[Ddw561911]

I scanned the forum but I know there are probably like 5 steps from regular to crazy on brake pads for my 84 911 coupe. I just want like one step up from regular brake pads, just so I have something that can handle this easier. Once or twice a year I do like 8 laps on the road course track and things get pretty hot other the that there is some spirited road driving a couple times a year. Any recommendations?

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by Ddw561911

I scanned the forum but I know there are probably like 5 steps from regular to crazy on brake pads for my 84 911 coupe. I just want like one step up from regular brake pads, just so I have something that can handle this easier. Once or twice a year I do like 8 laps on the road course track and things get pretty hot other the that there is some spirited road driving a couple times a year. Any recommendations?

The street pads for our cars are pretty capable.

To get the most from any pad:
1-be sure you always have fresh DOT 4 fluid and flush it annually; and
2-Change your pads when they get below 40-50%.

These two recommendations may take care of your concerns without moving to a more track oriented pad.

You will get lots of recommendations here.

For my car, a 1973 weighing 2700 lbs and stock brake calipers, I use Mintex street pads (box says they are for Older Mercedes and Volvos!). I get about 6-8 HPDE Days, a few dozen Autocrosses and normal (spirited) driving. They do not dust much and are very friendly to my rotors.

[917_Langheck]

Porterfield R4-S

[dtwa]

Originally Posted by 917_Langheck

Porterfield R4-S

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[Quicksilver]

I use Porterfield R4-S on everything. The 911, Ford F250, Nissan pickups, Volvo Bertone, Subaru Forester. The R4-S pads work well for stock applications and and way beyond. They are easy on rotors, have much better initial bite, and they make hard mountain driving and towing way safer.

I've managed to overheat the R4-S pads by pushing as hard as possible for half an hour on a very brake abusive track. To get more brake capacity out of the car you need to massively increase the cooling to the rotors, increase the mass of the rotors, or switch to a pad that won't work well until heated first.

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

have much better initial bite,

THIS is what I'm looking for in a brake pad.

[silverlock]

Originally Posted by 917_Langheck

Porterfield R4-S

Thirded? Fourthed?

I replaced OE pads with these recently before a (very) spirited group rally. Good initial bite, not as squeaky cold, no issues with fade. $190 for all four corners.

[917_Langheck]

Originally Posted by silverlock

Thirded? Fourthed?

I replaced OE pads with these recently before a (very) spirited group rally. Good initial bite, not as squeaky cold, no issues with fade. $190 for all four corners.

Took my direction here from icarp - Ian - who knows a thing or two.

No squeal like the Textars, and a heck of a lot less dust. Very easy to modulate during an autocross.

The only downside I worry about is the idiot in the newer car behind me with much less brake capacity than our cars have.

[pabs]

Originally Posted by 917_Langheck

Took my direction here from icarp - Ian - who knows a thing or two.

No squeal like the Textars, and a heck of a lot less dust. Very easy to modulate during an autocross.

The only downside I worry about is the idiot in the newer car behind me with much less brake capacity than our cars have.

Where did you find the brakes? I am trying to buy them but can't find them!

Thanks!

[ErrorMargin]

Originally Posted by pabs

Where did you find the brakes? I am trying to buy them but can't find them!

Thanks!

https://porterfield-brakes.com/

[shoooo32]

PMB stocks them as well. Porterfields on everything!

[Otter74]

I had R4Ses on my SE-R for like a hundred years. Fifthed that they're a great all-around pad.

I believe our host has them in stock, but you can also get them directly from Porterfield's site.