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06-26-2011 | 03:09 PM

thebishman

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The real issue is the stock pads; they are definitely not up to being driven past a certain point. Depending on how fast you are and how hard you brake, the stock PCCB pads that come from the factory are going to chunk and then score the rotors. You need to go with the correct Porsche motorsports pads. I am running them with my PCCB's on my 996 GT2 and have over 40+ plus trackdays on my gen II PCCB rotors (replaced the gen I rotors with the gen II's).. The real expert on what you should use is Craig at Rennsport.. I think it's rennsportsystems.com.

The PCCB's when they are correct are utterly amazing and I love them.. I am running 1:36's at Laguna Seca in traffic.. That's a pretty decent pace and the PCCB brakes are consistent, powerful and completely fade free if you run a top-shelf brake fluid with them.. I also run stainless steel brake lines....

The steel brakes might be more cost effective over the long haul, but if you want to keep the benefits of PCCB, make sure you do your due diligence in getting everything sorted out in terms of your pads and brake fluids..

Cheers...

Thanks for the above, although you've got me a little confused:

I've read everything I can find re: Gen II PCCBs either here or on rennlist.com. I was under the impression that the Porsche Motorsport pads were now considered too 'abrasive' and the recommendation is to just use the OEM 'regular' PCCB pad and change them out when they're at 50% wear.

I don't track my cars anywhere as often as I used to; probably no more than 10 days per year, plus I consider myself pretty smooth and don't stand on the brakes like I used to when younger. You guessed it, I'm also slower now! lol. But I love the feel of the PCCBs on the street and would love to use them on track and not switch out to steels; I just don't want to ruin rear rotors every few track outings since they cost so damn much.

And btw, how can GM charge $1500 for the Brembo CCM rotor on the ZR1 and Porsche still be so much higher?

Bish

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06-26-2011 | 03:15 PM

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I want to thank all of you for the fantastic replies and information. Hopefully I'll be able to make a decision this week on which car is next. My current car is a '08 MB CLK BS btw.

Bish

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06-26-2011 | 06:48 PM

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Thanks for the info.

Am I reading you correctly: are you bleeding the brakes after every 30 minute run session, or at the end of each day or weekend?

If I get the car, changing out the OEM LSD would be one of the first things I'd have done.

Great to hear that you've had no issues. It's another reason I'm considering getting a GT2; the reliability and lack of drama re: constantly wondering what I'd have to replace next! lol

I'll PM you if I get the car for more info.

Bish

no im not bleeding the brakes after every 30 min session, i meant that im changing the fluid with aftermarket fluid for the next track season, as the stock fluid heats up at the end of the 30 min session. i didnt change the fluid for the past track season, and i think brake fluid should be changed i guess once a year if im not mistaken.

i hope this is clear now