Not at all; I have had more pads than rotors replaced on all my cars till now, including Audi and Porsche. So it may be that they have to be replaced at the same time some times, but definitely not all times.
brake paddle and rotor go together?
Just had my 2017 Macan serviced, the technician called and reminded me to replace the brake paddle and the rotor. I am so surprised, the brake paddle maybe it's time to replace, but the rotor?? Mine mileage is only 38K, and the rotor already needs to be replaced? But the answer from the Certified Porsche Technician is that for all Porsche cars and for all European cars, the brake paddle and rotor need to be replaced together!
This is my first Porsche, but from common sense this doesn't sound right, can someone verify it?
This is my first Porsche, but from common sense this doesn't sound right, can someone verify it?
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Got almost 40,000 miles out of my rear brakes. Porsche rotors are soft so replaced both rotors and pads. I just recently checked my front rotors for wear and was surprised at the level wear still original at 42,000 miles. You can feel a surprising lip and turning the rotors may be not be possible. I would also be concerned with warped rotors turning them down.
I would expect replacement of both for maximum performance. ? I went that route I know others have not but most my driving is high speed routes so good brakes are a must. I am also aware Audi is changing both rotors and pads on the SQ5 so it’s not unique to Porsche.
I would expect replacement of both for maximum performance. ? I went that route I know others have not but most my driving is high speed routes so good brakes are a must. I am also aware Audi is changing both rotors and pads on the SQ5 so it’s not unique to Porsche.
I can verify that it is not true. There is no reason to change the rotors if their thickness is still above minimum spec. My local dealership only reccomends rotor replacement when they are worn out. Otherwise, it's pads and sensors only.....But the answer from the Certified Porsche Technician is that for all Porsche cars and for all European cars, the brake paddle and rotor need to be replaced together!
This is my first Porsche, but from common sense this doesn't sound right, can someone verify it?
Ask the tech for the measurements. If they are below the limit, they won't just replace the pads for legal reasons, i.e. unsafe, if you get in a crash, etc. They can't risk the liability. I wouldn't be surprised if they are over the limit. Softer rotors are the price we pay for quiet brake systems. How hard on the brakes are you? Having said all that, I'll admit to just replacing the pads myself, when rotors are near/at/over the limit. My gamble/risk and I drive accordingly.
Hi guys,
Its been a while since i have posted here ! Hope everyone is doing well.
Wife was driving the car and heard a loud squealing noise that concerned her. I took a look and found that the rear rotor had a 1mm indentation, half an inch wide approximately in the center of the rotor. That concerned me, driving the car was ok but I found that braking at low speeds yields some noise and seems to be some jarring. I took it to Porsche dealer and they said that it might have been a stone or something that got caught up in between the pad and the rotor but whatever it was has burned off and the jarring / slight noise is due to the pads being very thin ( i think he said 1mm left ) He recommended that i replace the rear rotors and pads and sensors. He quoted me 1200$ which i think is ridiculous. My car is 3 years old now and i have only driven it approx 35k.
I have a trusted mechanic that i am going to show the car to see what he says but i think either way, i should probably replace the damaged rotor. I tried to see if i could find OEM parts somewhere and found this https://www.suncoastparts.com/category/MACANSBRAKESREP.html
I wanted to know if anyone has advice / recommendations on approaching this. Eg what to buy, OEM or some other brand. Where to buy from ? etc. I dont track the car so dont think i need anything performance wise but am a pretty aggressive driver so want something long lasting. TIA for responses.
-- Deep
Its been a while since i have posted here ! Hope everyone is doing well.
Wife was driving the car and heard a loud squealing noise that concerned her. I took a look and found that the rear rotor had a 1mm indentation, half an inch wide approximately in the center of the rotor. That concerned me, driving the car was ok but I found that braking at low speeds yields some noise and seems to be some jarring. I took it to Porsche dealer and they said that it might have been a stone or something that got caught up in between the pad and the rotor but whatever it was has burned off and the jarring / slight noise is due to the pads being very thin ( i think he said 1mm left ) He recommended that i replace the rear rotors and pads and sensors. He quoted me 1200$ which i think is ridiculous. My car is 3 years old now and i have only driven it approx 35k.
I have a trusted mechanic that i am going to show the car to see what he says but i think either way, i should probably replace the damaged rotor. I tried to see if i could find OEM parts somewhere and found this https://www.suncoastparts.com/category/MACANSBRAKESREP.html
I wanted to know if anyone has advice / recommendations on approaching this. Eg what to buy, OEM or some other brand. Where to buy from ? etc. I dont track the car so dont think i need anything performance wise but am a pretty aggressive driver so want something long lasting. TIA for responses.
-- Deep
Hey, without pics of the "indentation" and a look from someone more experienced than me, it's hard to know. Maybe you can change out the 2x rotors that have the problem, whether its 2x front or 2x rear rotors. Suncoast parts would be one of the last places i'd buy from, they're about the most expensive out there. Shop around and also check out aftermarket pads + rotors.see if i could find OEM parts somewhere
The general rule for pad and rotor replacement is:
If you install new rotors, then install new pads.
As noted above, if the rotors are not worn down to their minimum thickness, they do not have to be replaced.
Pads and rotors may develop certain minor complementary wear characteristics against each other over time.
Pads are much softer than rotors, so new pads will quickly wear to accommodate those previous wear patterns.
Rotors, being much harder, would take a very long time to wear into the pattern on a pad face.
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If you install new rotors, then install new pads.
As noted above, if the rotors are not worn down to their minimum thickness, they do not have to be replaced.
Pads and rotors may develop certain minor complementary wear characteristics against each other over time.
Pads are much softer than rotors, so new pads will quickly wear to accommodate those previous wear patterns.
Rotors, being much harder, would take a very long time to wear into the pattern on a pad face.
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