Hey guys it's time to change the discs and pads on my 99'. Wondering if there are any suggestions out there for upgraded brake lines and fluid. I only plan on doing maybe 1 or 2 track events a year but drive it like its on track all year long. If possible I would like slightly better performance but with a much nicer pedal feel. I was thinking of doing S.S. lines and using some ATE super blue fluid. I got a set of HP Hawk pads to go with it and factory discs. All advice is appreciated!

-Andreas

 

I installed SS brake lines and changed the fuild with ATE Blue. Next fuild change will be ATE gold so I can tell when all the old fluid is out. I used a pressure bleeder. I could tell immediately that the feel is much tighter (if that's possible with porsche brakes)

For the pads, I don't track so i went with the Mintex Red Box Brake pads. They lower your brake dust without compromising performance as compared to the OEMs.

The front part # is D 997 MTX and the rear part # is D 996 MTX.

Anyway, good luck.

jorge

 

i had agency power SS lines installed last night. (thanks to dan @ vivid racing for good price.) using ATE super blue. pedal feel is nice and firm. reading on renntech that coated SS lines are more reliable and always get DOT approved.

i'm thinking hawk pads when current pads wear out.

 

I'm changing to SS on my next brake service. I don't know what type of brake pads I have but they don't wear out much and no wheel dusts.

 

I need to change my fluids as well too...I'm currently running on SS and ATE Blue...Gold next....but I did notice that the brake feel goes down over time....I'd say it has been about 8 months now and I just started to notice it...

 

You got it figured out already....

SS lines
ATE fluid
Hawk pads

Man, you dont need any advice!

 

Hahaha I guess I should of stuck with my gut lol

Thanks for all of the info guys! Ive also heard that the ATE Blue is more prone to picking up ecess moisture which means it must be bled more. Is there another product out there that dosent require as much attention? Is the Gold fluid the better way to go?

 

i was advised ATE gold and blue are the same. That the color is different for bleeding purposes......can anybody shed light on that??

 

Yup they're exactly the same, just the color. It's just easier to tell when you're system is completely flushed....

 

Thanks for the feedback Wayne! Here are the lines for others to look at
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...ency+996+lines

 

^ AP lines are excellent in quality and represent good value, if you get them you won't be dissapointed.

i was, however EXTREMLY dissapointed with my mintex red pads, they cannot stand up to agressive driving. they may be fine for the street but you might as well be using cottonballs to stop your car on the track (i lost my pads about 4 laps in).

the porsche OEM pads are damn good, i would stick with them unless you're a track junkie.

Motul RF500 brake fluid, AP brake lines, OEM rotors and pads for the win. For heavy track duty, same setup but pagid or performance friction pads.

 

While we're on brakes...any suggestion for mix use pads? I plan to track/auto-x a decent amount but don't want to switch pads on and off...any good recommendations?

 

I was wondering if anyone had thought to run in the pads after changing them, heat cycling I guess might be a better term. I have heard that this will greatly increase the life and brakeing feel. Can anyone tell me if that is true or not. I tend to work mostly with transaxles and don't really get to much information about brake systems.

Thanks in advance for the help

Erik

 

As for the SS brake lines... I have heard mixed reviews. I was told that they need to be tightend every so often or at least check that they did not come loose. Because they do not flex, they have a more chance of working themself loose. Also the GT2 and GT3 comes with rubber lines....something to think about.
I would just do stock OEM rotors and pads. They work great! Flush your system with ATE blue or gold....do not forget to flush the clutch as well.
Good luck to you.

 

I have two sets of these brake lines, $80 per set.