Cost of replacement discs and pads
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The point made in the video was that PSCBs only last about 30% longer than iron, but according to his figures, the replacement discs, pads & bolts etc may cost about 4.7 times as much as for the ones for iron, excluding labour costs.
Simon
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I'm assuming you can replace PSCB's for standard iron? If it's only the discs and pads being a different material then I can't see why you couldn't, if you didn't feel the PSCB's were worth it. If they're a different size then I can see why they might need replacing like for like.
I may be wrong, but I thought I saw PSCB's as an option on my GTS, which I purposely did not tick due to the higher replacement cost and little tangible benefit. Up to a point carbon ceramics are the same, they can have a slightly weird pedal feel, squeak at low speeds, need care when cleaning and can be eye watering to replace - they're only worth it in my opinion if you're doing track days or regularly driving really fast on the road...I've driven and owned performance/supercars on iron brakes and never had a problem previously.
I may be wrong, but I thought I saw PSCB's as an option on my GTS, which I purposely did not tick due to the higher replacement cost and little tangible benefit. Up to a point carbon ceramics are the same, they can have a slightly weird pedal feel, squeak at low speeds, need care when cleaning and can be eye watering to replace - they're only worth it in my opinion if you're doing track days or regularly driving really fast on the road...I've driven and owned performance/supercars on iron brakes and never had a problem previously.
On Gen3 GTS PSCB@s are standard, the option is to change the calipers from Red to BlackWotsits wrote: ↑Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:11 pm I'm assuming you can replace PSCB's for standard iron? If it's only the discs and pads being a different material then I can't see why you couldn't, if you didn't feel the PSCB's were worth it. If they're a different size then I can see why they might need replacing like for like.
I may be wrong, but I thought I saw PSCB's as an option on my GTS, which I purposely did not tick due to the higher replacement cost and little tangible benefit. Up to a point carbon ceramics are the same, they can have a slightly weird pedal feel, squeak at low speeds, need care when cleaning and can be eye watering to replace - they're only worth it in my opinion if you're doing track days or regularly driving really fast on the road...I've driven and owned performance/supercars on iron brakes and never had a problem previously.
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Yes but would screw warranty I would think
Most of my friends take the full PCSBs off their 911 and put irons on instead.
Most of my friends take the full PCSBs off their 911 and put irons on instead.
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PCSB or ceramic on the 911?
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GT4 RS
Current
992 S
Macan.2 S
928S4
Modified Lotus Exige V6
Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
Jag Mk2 3.4
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981 Boxster S
GT4 RS
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How many miles will you be doing? They last a bit longer than the standard brakes. If you're not going to be driving like an idiot and doing big miles, don't worry about it.
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Macan Turbo (Mamba Green)
Audi RS6 (Misano Red)
Audi S4 (Silver)
Audi S3 (Imola Yellow)
Peugeot 309 goodwood (Green)
Peugeot 306 gti-6 (Silver)
Peugeot 205 gti (Ltd edition Sorento Green)
Macan Turbo (Mamba Green)
Audi RS6 (Misano Red)
Audi S4 (Silver)
Audi S3 (Imola Yellow)
Peugeot 309 goodwood (Green)
Peugeot 306 gti-6 (Silver)
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Rarecolour wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:54 pmHow many miles will you be doing? They last a bit longer than the standard brakes. If you're not going to be driving like an idiot and doing big miles, don't worry about it.
Agreed. If it’s a short term car, which you’ll be chopping in before the brakes need replacing, don’t worry. Otherwise, it’s the latest Porsche money making wheeze.
Ask your OPC if the PSCBs could be replaced with iron discs when the brakes need replacing. If so, how much would the current cost be, and would it affect the warranty.
Personally, I’d go for the S (with the Gen II GTS engine) for a number of reasons.
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Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
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