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996 brake issues

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  1. LmnsBlu355

    LmnsBlu355 Formula Junior

    Dec 28, 2009
    284
    NY
    Full Name:
    Jordan S.
    Need some advice. 996 carrera 2 w/ 20k mi. I had the brake fluid flushed last year w/ ATE blue ( independant porsche shop). Pedal was slightly soft at the end of DE track day after this. Bled the brakes w/ motive bleeder. No change on next track day. Changed the pads from stock to Hawk HPS and flushed brake lines with 2 liters of ATE/ bedded pads per recommendations. Pedal was firm on drive to track although initial bite of pads was not too good. Pedal travel increased after a few laps on next track day and brake were very soft/ very little "bite". Next day, brakes are ok on the street but not as good as stock. Is this a poor pad choice? Glazed rotors? air trapped in ABS?

    I use the car for local spirited drives and track days. Not a daily driver. Considering upgrading to a Hawk HP+ or Hawk HT-10. Anyone have any experience with these pads or any others for good track/ acceptable street performance?

    Any advice appreciated.

    Jordan
     
  2. SKXF430

    SKXF430 Karting

    Oct 19, 2004
    164
    W. Los Angeles
    Try some better fluid like Endless, Castrol SRF or Motul. Also, look into some better pads as well like Pagids, Endless or Performance Friction.

    I would also have a professional shop bleed the brakes to make sure their aren't any bubbles in the lines.

    I hope this helps.
     
  3. LmnsBlu355

    LmnsBlu355 Formula Junior

    Dec 28, 2009
    284
    NY
    Full Name:
    Jordan S.
    Thanks for the reply. I've done alot of research and here's my plan:

    1. Resurface rotors ( they look good but some very mild surface ridges)
    2. Stainless steel flex lines
    3. New Pads (probably EBC yellowstuff- was thinking Hawk HT-10 but the HPS experience has left a bad taste and the yellowstuff pads have gotten nothing but good reviews at a similar price and temp range)

    Then I will bleed the brakes again. If I still have any issue, I might consider changing the mastercylinder and go to the dealer for a bleed with the ABS valves open.

    Wish me luck!
     
  4. RoadRacer

    RoadRacer Formula Junior

    May 7, 2006
    755
    SoCal / SoFla
    Full Name:
    Griff W
    +1 on the suggestions by SKX - I also recommend the Pagid pads.

    Also, I assume your shop already knows, but be sure to use fresh fluid from a sealed bottle (or only very recently opened) - fluid tends to absorb moisture which lowers the boiling point, leading to mushy pedal. While it's not likely your cooking the fluid for DE events, only you might know how hard you are on the brakes. Castrol SRF has one of, if not the highest boiling points, and is (in my opinion) the best out there, but it's not cheap either.

    Best of luck solving the issue.
     

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