[Bill]

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

[Porsche3]

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.

[Trak Ratt]

RL is right no pins on front. Some ’90 might have them out back though. The star springs are a bitch but if you follow Kurt’s advice and others and push the pads all the way back first it should simplify the process. www.ClarksGarage.com likely has some good directions under the 951 Turbo topics. 964s and 951s had the same front brakes, later 964s also shared the rears. Dude, after market pads for sure

[Lupin..the..3rd]

Originally Posted by Porsche3

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.

[Jase007]

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 ...

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

Cheers,

Jase [aka Jason]

[Trak Ratt]

Originally Posted by Jase007

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

[Jazzbass]

Originally Posted by Jase007

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

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).

[cmartin]

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

[Chopper Dropper]

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

[Rick Lee]

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.