FRONT Brake Pads And Brake Disc Package. Porsche 981

FRONT Brake Pads And Brake Disc Package.
This Front Brake Disc & Brake Pads Package is a complete front-axle braking solution for Porsche Boxster 981, Cayman 981 equipped with standard steel brakes. The kit includes high-performance SHW front brake discs, OEM-grade Textar brake pads, and a brake pad wear sensor, ensuring a full restoration of factory braking performance and safety.

Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 981 2.7L 2012-16
• Porsche Cayman 2.7L 981 2013-16

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What This Product Does:

• Replaces worn or heat-affected front brake discs/rotors with new units which restore a correct braking surface, proper thickness, and reliable contact for the brake pads.
• Installs new front brake pads providing full thickness friction material for improved bite, consistent performance, and renewed braking power.
  
• Replaces the brake pad wear sensor so the onboard brake-pad wear monitoring system functions correctly, alerting you when the pads reach end of life.
  
• Improves overall braking performance: smoother engagement, reduced noise, less vibration, and improved pedal feel.
• Restores correct braking balance and stopping power for the front axle, which in most vehicles does the majority of the braking load.

Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:

• Squealing or screeching noises when braking (often caused by worn pads or worn pad-to-rotor surfaces)
  
• Grinding or scraping noises (pads worn to backing plate or rotor damage)
  
• Pedal pulsation or steering-wheel vibration under braking (often due to warped or uneven rotors)
  
• Longer stopping distances or felt reduction in braking power or initial bite
  
• Soft or spongy brake pedal especially after repeated heavy braking or when hot
  
• Brake warning light triggered by pad wear sensor indicating pads are very thin or sensor is damaged
  
• Visible rotor issues: deep grooves, heat spots, blueing, excessive lip at edge of rotor, or rotor thickness below spec
  
• Vehicle pulls to one side when braking (indicating uneven pad/rotor wear or caliper/slide issue)
  
• Excessive brake dust or uneven pad wear on front wheels
  
  

Why Replacement Matters:

• The front brakes deliver most of the stopping force. Worn pads/rotors or a failed wear sensor reduce your ability to stop effectively, compromising safety.
• New rotors and pads mean correct pad-to-rotor contact, effective friction, crisp pedal feel, and restored stopping power.
• If you leave worn pads on old rotors, the pads can score or damage the rotors; warping or damage of rotors accelerates pad wear and can lead to vibration, noise, or compromised braking. Replacing all major components together prevents cascading wear.
• Matched new rotors and pads reduce brake noise (squeal, chirp) and pedal/steering vibration due to uneven surfaces or worn hardware.
• Replacing the pad wear sensor ensures your braking system correctly tells you when pads need replacing. Ignoring a damaged sensor can leave you with dangerously thin pads and no warning.
• Accessing front brakes is labour-intensive (removing wheels, calipers, rotors). Doing pads, rotors, and sensors together means you only pay labour once and ensure all components have matched wear.
• For premium vehicles such as Porsche Boxster/Cayman, proper braking hardware maintains performance, driving feel, and resale value.

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