Cayenne S Brakes

[wcc]

Ok, I just got a brake pad work shop that came on. However, the brakes feel WAY better then the brand new brakes on my '98 4Runner. Should I jump on it just because the computer says so or wait until the pedal is low or it's pulsating etc... I know it'll need pads and rotors on the front for sure either way, but I could probably get another year out of this as is. Then do all four. The pedal is way up and feels very solid with no shaking, pulsating, or anything. If it was like this in any other car I'd think they're good to go with no issues. I'm tempted to take care of it just because the 'computer' says so and because it's a Porsche and not a 4 runner. However, I usually wait until there's an issue just because none of my other cars have a computer to say 'fix it'. What would you do?

car in question..

Edited February 26, 2011 by wcc

[mudman2]

your brake sensors have worn thru. They give very little margin for error before you get metal to metal, ie no brakes. The alarm is NOT a guess by a system

Edited February 26, 2011 by mudman2

[wcc]

Oh, I'll address it, but they really feel good which is surprising. I looked at them about 6months ago and the pads were about 1/2 worn so I'm not surprised they are due but I was thinking they would start having issues but they feel really very good. So I went back to what I'm always known. Don't fix what ain't broke.... Seriously, they feel better than my NEW brakes on my '98 4Runner. Maybe it's just a sensor issue? Sounds like I need sensors along with all the other parts too..

[Dennis C]

You'll definitely need pads and sensors. Rotors can sometimes make it through two sets of pads - you need to have them checked to make sure they are still within spec. My first set of rotors lasted through two sets of pads. Interestingly, both sets of front pads lasted almost exactly 40,000 miles. I wouldn't wait to do it - by the time the sensor indicates a need for a trip to the workshop, the pads are pretty thin. If you have any interest in saving your rotors for a second set of pads, then you should get new pads on there quickly. Also, if you haven't changed your brake fluid in the last 18 - 24 months, I would do that too.