Brake pads Carbotech or OEM Porsche

Carbotech Brake pads
Reedey
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Rating 5.0

I’ve used carbotech XP10 for years because it’s the only pad that has never had any of these kinds of problems. Also also swapped between 1521 and XP10 seamlessly. The only time I had a problem like this was when I used some very cheap rotors that couldn’t handle the track abuse, you could actually see the rotor surface getting pitted. Yours look fine by comparison.

Pros: no problems, seamless swap
Cons: cheap rotors pitted
Vehicle: Porsche
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Carbotech Brake pads
Simple_Wide
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Rating 4.0

For my GR86 Carbotech XP10s have been amazing on the track, seriously no complaints at all. The XP10s with Castrol SRF have been a great combo and held up really well even on some really big/high speed tracks. I swap in my OEM pads when I’m not tracking the car for awhile. It’s not great because I have to bed the pads every time I change them. Once I’m through the OEM pads I’m going to get the Carbotech 1521’s for the street, that way like you mentioned I think I can avoid having to avoid bedding my brakes with every change. The XP10’s function well on the street but they feel a little rough if not up to temp and they are insanely loud.

Pros: amazing track performance
Cons: rough, loud, needs bedding
Vehicle: Toyota
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OEM Porsche Brake pads

Had the same issue with my 987.2 S, ended up upgrading to a GT3 master cylinder and brake ducts, giro disc rotors and RS29 pads. Obviously running decent brake fluid and change it regularly. It’s now great and can handle many laps of Oulton Park without fading.

Pros: great brakes, no fade
Cons: brake fade
Vehicle: Porsche 911
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Carbotech Brake pads
MonkeyMD3
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Rating 4.0

I had Carbotech XP12 before and they're were great, but squealed like a pig on the street. I haven't tracked the Dynamic Friction but aggressive street even on V730 & daily driving, they've been great.

Pros: great performance
Cons: squealing on street
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OEM Porsche Brake pads
spyderdoc
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Rating 5.0

My 981 Cayman is very maintenance friendly. I’ve done oil, transaxle oil, spark plugs (tight space but doable), brakes, etc. It is quite a bit easier than the 718 since you have to remove underpanels to gain access to the underside of engine/transaxle.

Pros: maintenance friendly, easy access
Cons: tight space for plugs
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Carbotech Brake pads
Exotic_Pollution8346
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Rating 4.0

I use Carbotech xp10 in the front, xp8 in the rears. Love them. Semi heavy car but they feel great the entire weekend. They are very loud on street though

Pros: great feel, good weekend
Cons: very loud on street
Vehicle: BMW M2
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Carbotech Brake pads
NYCBYB
  • Braking:
Rating 5.0

I went from EBC to Carbotech. It’s a night and day difference. I’m running XP8, but my car is very light.

Pros: night and day difference
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Carbotech Brake pads
Poopoobut679
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Rating 2.0

I tried the carbotech 1521 to try to get silent street pads with better bite but no dice, it’s the same as the OEM akebonos

Cons: same as OEM, no better bite
Part number: 1521
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