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by CamGTS
Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:03 pm
Forum: Issues & Technical
Topic: Front Brake Pad Replacement
Replies: 39
Views: 14553

Re: Front Brake Pad Replacement

thanks but yes I have tried all of that. Pads were new a 1000 miles or so and were OK for a while but to be honest I should really have changed the discs when I changed pads. Just to make of us gringe I bought the pads from OPC Edinburgh and even with discount they were close to £200. When I opened ...
by CamGTS
Wed Jul 15, 2020 10:46 am
Forum: Issues & Technical
Topic: Front Brake Pad Replacement
Replies: 39
Views: 14553

Re: Front Brake Pad Replacement

I'm getting a vibration under braking which feels like a warped disc so I'm just about to order front discs (Brembo) and pads (Texstar OEM by Porsche) from Autodoc. - Total £200.95 inc delivery. We really are being screwed over by OPC and it's an easy fit. Will need new caliper bolts as they are sin...
by CamGTS
Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:09 am
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: 4 yr/40,000 Service Queries
Replies: 6
Views: 1453

Re: 4 yr/40,000 Service Queries

and it is a myth that you need special kit to do rear brakes. All you need to do is remove e-brake motor and push back the piston. It's simples! They do not wind back like VW/Audi even though it is a VW/Audi caliper (which is made by TRW)
by CamGTS
Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: I know it’s summer but who runs winter tyres?
Replies: 22
Views: 3324

Re: I know it’s summer but who runs winter tyres?

I use them all year round. Longer life, better in the wet, they work in the snow and off road and hey! I live in Scotland where it's always a bit cooler and wetter
by CamGTS
Tue May 26, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Issues & Technical
Topic: Rear calliper covers
Replies: 1
Views: 854

Re: Rear calliper covers

it's a VAG part (even stamped as such on cailper) so yes it does fit. Just get PORSCHE (R) logo added
by CamGTS
Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: LED upgrade for the Halogen lights - A guide
Replies: 94
Views: 26044

Re: LED upgrade for the Halogen lights - A guide

Generally retrofit LED headlight bulbs are not E marked and so not legal for road use (it even says that on the packaging) so if noticed it could be an MOT failure - https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/blog/ ... in-the-uk/
Good luck
by CamGTS
Wed Mar 04, 2020 8:32 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Pads and discs
Replies: 41
Views: 12634

Re: Pads and discs

OK so I finally got round to doing rear discs and pads on my Macan GTS and it is very straightforward provided you do it in the correct way. So usual of jacking up rear and removing wheels. Turn ignition on and release EPB then switch off ignition. Parking brake will stay off. Remove wear connector ...
by CamGTS
Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: OPC tyres prices
Replies: 33
Views: 7393

Re: OPC tyres prices

no not used Redpath for algnment but have used http://clcm-autotyre.co.uk/ who are just around the corner from Redpath
by CamGTS
Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:30 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: OPC tyres prices
Replies: 33
Views: 7393

Re: OPC tyres prices

OPC Edin is crazy price for tyres - don't use them If you're in Edinburgh try Redpath tyres at the Gyle (ask for Jamie) They are Pirelli Performance centre- I use them for all my cars I got Pirelli winter tyres for my 911 (with centre locks) at nearly half the price of OPC Edin BTW are the Conti's N...