Enhanced Stopping Performance: EBC Brakes DP31514C Redstuff Ceramic Low Dust Brake Pad Review

Although the product manual says it fits my car. Their width is 121mm, while the 996 Turbo needs a width of 140mm. I would like to return them, but I've just passed the 30 day return period. FYI, future buyers DP31515C will do.

The pads were a different design to my factory pads which meant the brake sensor could not be securely attached (seen in the photo to the right of the pad where there is a cut out). If I installed the brake sensor as is, I would have a red "Brake" light all the time. I made sure before I bought it that it was supposed to fit my 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet and it didn't.

Front and back replaced. Much less dust and stopping power is equal or better than the textars (bearings) I've replaced. Porsche 996 Note that I felt a fairly loud pedal squeal for the first few miles. This is normal as the pads are coated with an abrasive designed to quickly strip the glaze or coating from the rotors. Although it sounds a little intimidating, after about 50 miles it disappears. Don't forget to dust off the pads after 500-1000 miles. I coated the new rotors with ATE so they…