Options for replacement of Cayman R Ceramic Brakes

[London GT3]

My 2012 Cayman R has done 12,500 miles which has included some track days and a few competitive sprints. It was fitted with PCCB from new. I change the front pads regularly (before they get down to 50%) and I noticed yesterday that the outside face of one of the Ceramic discs is no longer smooth and shiny. I am considering my options for renewal which include:

1. New Porsche Ceramic Discs for the front. Expensive and probably least durable option. But it would keep originality.
2. Sicom refurbishment of front discs. No longer a UK agent and heard good reports of the process but mixed reviews of the company in Germany that undertakes the work. Not sure on price but estimate say £1500 for the pair of fronts.
3. Fit new Surface Transformations front discs via JZ Machtech. Cost circa £4,000 for a pair of fronts. Could also do rears for another £4,000.

All costs are plus pads.

I think the ceramics on the 2012 Cayman R are the same size as 997 911 so 390mm on the front. (A bit bigger than the standard steel)

I really want to keep ceramics although if I could keep the same size in steels then that would be something I would consider.

Does anyone know of any other option for refurbishment or renewal of ceramics? Are there any really good options for steels? I had Alcons on my 996 GT3RS.

All comments and advice would be welcome. I am looking for ideas before taking a decision.

Thanks

[HokumPokum]

I would try the surface transform discs. heard their pads are expensive.

btw, cayman R discs are 350mm in size.

[London GT3]

Thanks HP - especially the guidance on disc size. Would that be the size of the rears on the 997 911?

[MDL111]

I seem to remember reading on one of the ferrari forums (possibly ferrari chat) that quite a few guys in the US tacking their cars replaced the oem discs with movit - supposedly lasted very long / much more durable than oem. Been a few years though since I read that, so you might one to do a search on the discs

[isaldiri]

HokumPokum said:

I would try the surface transform discs. heard their pads are expensive.

btw, cayman R discs are 350mm in size.

JZM just have Pagid RSC1 pads with the ST rotors i thought?

MDL111 said:

I seem to remember reading on one of the ferrari forums (possibly ferrari chat) that quite a few guys in the US tacking their cars replaced the oem discs with movit - supposedly lasted very long / much more durable than oem. Been a few years though since I read that, so you might one to do a search on the discs

Movit use surface transforms rotors afaik. Same thing at a bigger markup that's all.

Edited by isaldiri on Tuesday 27th December 16:56

[EGTE]

Another idea: Is there any sort of warranty on the ceramics?

Seems an awfully low mileage for them to wear out. Perhaps OPC could make a good-will gesture towards replacements?

[HokumPokum]

London GT3 said:

Thanks HP - especially the guidance on disc size. Would that be the size of the rears on the 997 911?

same size. 350mm all round

up to 991.1 GTS all the same size.
Thanks on the pads I


no chance on goodwill, unless you just bought it and didn't do a proper inspection.

I would go ST. RPM can also help source them from ST.
actually check ST website for pricing. No brainer for your cayman R.