ricof Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 Rear brakes had been making some noises and check the drivers side today and saw that the pad retaining pin wasn't where it is supposed to be - its like someone has drifted it towards the car. I couldn't see an R clip. Porsche want circa £50 for an entire kit (retaining spring, pins and R clips) but I was wondering if anyone knew of where to obtain the R clips separately? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 Ebay or google 'R clips' and you will find lots of suppliers. Also try a local car auto factors or maybe just backstreet garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricof Posted August 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Tony Daniel said: Ebay or google 'R clips' and you will find lots of suppliers. Also try a local car auto factors or maybe just backstreet garage. Thanks, but i'm finding it tricky to know the correct size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 If they are the same as the front pads, then you can get a 'fitting kit' on Eurocarparts for < £20. Still very expensive for two R clips, but at least it will be the right size... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 Situations like that I normally go for “assorted” sizes. like this. AIEX 100pcs Cotter Pins Assortment Kit, Steel Cotter Pins R Clips Steel Split Pins R Clips for Hitch (6 Sizes) https://amzn.eu/d/5raFsbA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 4 hours ago, ricof said: Thanks, but i'm finding it tricky to know the correct size! Have you got anything to measure the clip in other side? I'm guessing 2 or 2.5mm R Clips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T911UK Posted August 26, 2022 Report Share Posted August 26, 2022 Paperclip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricof Posted August 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 I caved and bought the kit from OPC Tonbridge, who had them in stock on the same day! Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 On 8/26/2022 at 10:05 AM, T911UK said: Paperclip? Porsche Design? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris D Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 Design 911. I replaced mine last pad and disc change. Can't remember cost, I'll see if I can dig it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 29, 2022 Report Share Posted August 29, 2022 5 minutes ago, Chris D said: Design 911. I replaced mine last pad and disc change. Can't remember cost, I'll see if I can dig it out. If original Porsche parts, it will have been more than from an OPC; if after market, ECP/CP4L would most likely have been cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricof Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 13 hours ago, ½cwt said: If original Porsche parts, it will have been more than from an OPC; if after market, ECP/CP4L would most likely have been cheaper! OPC cost was very close to D911, a quid or so different. ECP etc don't seem to sell the kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, ricof said: OPC cost was very close to D911, a quid or so different. ECP etc don't seem to sell the kit! Did you add VAT and postage to the D911 price? Not trying to dis them but for genuine Porsche parts there is rarely anywhere cheaper than an OPC. Edited August 30, 2022 by ½cwt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricof Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, ½cwt said: Did you add VAT and postage to the D911 price? Not trying to dis them but for genuine Porsche parts there is rarely anywhere cheaper than an OPC. Total prices: OPC was £52.98 for genuine part, D911 was £52.80 for the aftermarket part Edited August 30, 2022 by ricof spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, ricof said: Total prices: OPC was £52.98 for genuine part, D911 was £52.80 for the aftermarket part Aftermarket is the key, they are pretty competitive for that. Just don't want to mislead people as to where you can find value if running on a tighter budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris D Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) It might not have been D911. I can't find the email. Away from home atm, I'm sure I have a paper receipt. Defo online and OEM parts. Edit - Type911. Was £36 + VAT for a set. Now £38 + VAT https://type911shop.co.uk/epages/de867ca1-377e-432e-84fd-bdccf2206766.sf/sececcb909173/?ObjectPath=/Shops/de867ca1-377e-432e-84fd-bdccf2206766/Categories/Shop/10/409/781 Edited August 30, 2022 by Chris D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricof Posted September 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 By way of closing this out, I measured the R clips that come with the kit: 22mm long 1.5mm diameter 3.6mm 'hump' to suit the 9mm diameter retaining pin 987 Boxster pad retaining pin R clip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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