Porsche3,
Your pads may have the "stars" on the back. These are anti-noise devices and many debates over whether they work. You need to buy a set if you want to replace them. Main point though is that they make it harder to remove the pads if you don't know they are there so flex up. You should do great. Just ask the question if you have a concern--Bill

Thanks for all the input. My last question (for now) is should I get pads from the dealer or should I try more "aftermarket" type pads. The car is driven 1-2 times weekly and will not be used on the track.

Dealer is going to be expen$ive. Try Mintex, Pagid, or Ferodo. They are available from online retailers (Pelicanparts.com for example) for much less than what the Dealer will charge.

Make sure the pad you choose is appropriate fo the street. Racing pads will not work well until they've heated up.

Also, don't get EBC "Green Stuff" pads. They have great initial bite and good fade resistance, but they are very dusty and they leave deposits on your rotors unless you are always braking very hard. Just my two cents.

Welcome Peter!

There are some good dual use pads [spirited driving on street / DE]. I am sure others with 964s will chime in with their experience. Like was mentioned above ... post you Qs here and we'll be sure to give you some sort of advice ... :lol:

FWIW ... I drive a '76 Targa maybe 2-3 times a month and I run Performance Friction 97 "DE" pads.

Cheers,

Jase [aka Jason]

Me too including DD:)

When you stop the car, is the sound roughly the same as a Metro bus? Just curious, becuase the track/street pads I'm too lazy to swap out after each even squeal like a stuck pig on the street when cold (most of the time).

Vertex always has good prices on pads, mintex and their no dust pads work great on the street.

964 has the springs, that part is easy. Most carefully remove the sensors, if they break the light comes on. Tie them out of the way and just check your pads visually. If using channel locks etc to push pistons back in, use cardboard or something to avoid marking up your calipers.
Dirk

I'd bet Jerry at Euro East has the best prices on brake pads, hands down. PF97's run around $120 per axle, but they sure do stop well.