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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #810 on: June 09, 2013, 09:57:07 pm »
just had a chance to finally clean my calipers and got two questions about them. how do I go about making sure all the brake fluid has come out and also whats the best way of pulling the pistons out to check for damage. was thinking of using a screw driver but wouldn't this rip the rubber?

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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #811 on: June 20, 2013, 11:35:16 am »
Hi everyone!
I needed some new pads for my nqsbbk. I had the Pagid Orange RS 4-4 pads till yesterday and I must say I was very, very happy with them. Really couldn't fault them on the track or off the track (I may not be picky) but I wanted to try something else so I went for the Pagid Yellow RS 29 pad:











This pad can't be found in the UK (for some reason it is not imported in UK: http://www.brakes-pads-discs.co.uk/pagid/car-brake-pads/porsche-boxster.html) but you can find it in Germany, for example: http://www.nimex-motorsport.de/?category=products;subID:183&sessID=ugp32cp4823k21cs1231faqqh3
The pads are not bedded in so I can't really comment on their performance but they should be better than the Orange ones...

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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #812 on: August 12, 2013, 07:35:06 pm »
I Have the NQSBBK and I want to buy some Ferodo DS2500 pads.
Now I've found some boxster S pads that are modified to fit the normal Boxster calipers.

They promise "it will get rid of the 7mm of unswept area on the disc"

I can probably do the modification myself but will it work good?

« Last Edit: August 12, 2013, 07:36:40 pm by Tr0nic »
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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #813 on: August 13, 2013, 07:54:10 am »
As far as I know, the Cayman S pads are much thicker than the non S ones.
So, they might not work on the nqsbbk.

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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #814 on: August 13, 2013, 08:05:24 am »
Bentley work manual states this about pad thickness:
Boxster    - 11mm
Boxster S - 12mm

A 1mm difference in thickness ..
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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #815 on: August 13, 2013, 08:09:00 am »
Nope, those are not correct.  :innocent:
The Porsche Cayman (non S) front caliper uses a pad 15,5 mm thick (I even measured it)!
Maybe you are looking at the rear calipers...

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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #816 on: August 13, 2013, 09:23:32 am »
I believe your measurement
Here is where I saw it in the bentley work manual
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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #817 on: August 13, 2013, 09:28:54 am »
Yup... But there is a mistake. The nqsbbk pads are 15.5mm thick, for sure.

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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #818 on: August 13, 2013, 09:33:52 am »
I think they mean the actual brakepad material...
Here are some specs from brembo sport pads


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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #819 on: December 11, 2013, 04:40:37 pm »
Just a feeler as I havn't got enough posts to put this in the for sale section, but would anyone be interested in some brand new brakes from porsche? The calipers I believe come in a an thrite/black with porsche written on them. It may be possible for me to pick up both side form porsche for just over £210 each. I will be getting a set as it much prefere brand new 1's even if they are not in red.

anyway if anyone is interested please drop me a PM, Il get round to posting this in the for sale section if this ever goes ahead, but just getting a feeler at the moment!

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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #820 on: December 12, 2013, 10:26:05 pm »
As far as I know, the Cayman S pads are much thicker than the non S ones.
So, they might not work on the nqsbbk.

Well got a set of those modified and got a set of non modifief Boxster S, shape is milled a bit smaller and a couple off mm of the pads as there were too thick like you said!
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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #821 on: December 13, 2013, 06:32:44 am »
I think it's best to buy non S pad from the beginning (cheaper and no alteration required).
Glad you fixed the issue and you can enjoy the nqsbbk!  :happy2:

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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #822 on: December 27, 2013, 09:26:56 am »
Are the adapters for the calipers still being sold?

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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #823 on: December 27, 2013, 04:51:45 pm »
Are the adapters for the calipers still being sold?

You should try contacting DaveB1976.
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Re: NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....
« Reply #824 on: December 30, 2013, 07:38:10 am »
ok. thanks for the heads up :happy2: