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YOUR RESEARCHbrake wear light came on....
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I've had my sensors disconnected for 2 years now as I change the pads regularly for the track and I know how to tell when the pads are getting low.
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Mine, too, have been disconnected for some time as it's easy to read pad life visually.
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Back when I used to autocross a stock class I used some Frozen Rotors that were cryo treated.
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Like i mentioned earlier when you get in there the plugs the sensors go into are likely to crumble plan on repairing those as well there is a repair kit designed for a.
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Like i mentioned earlier when you get in there the plugs the sensors go into are likely to crumble plan on repairing those as well there is a repair kit designed for a.
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and I gues it is time to change the pads.....I read somewhere that it is a very easy DIY...anybody knows the best place to get the pads (best quality for lowest price = best place!)
thanks and happy thanksgiving
Check your pads first. I had my wear light come on and my pads are fine. Dealer had to reset. It just came on again and pads are fine. I think when they worked on it last they loosened something. Do these electrical contacts work on NC or NO contacts? Can I reset them myself?
the wear sensors are just a loop, when the pads wear they cut the wire and break continuity the light comes on, if one of the wires is unplugged it will set the light as well. there is nothing to reset as soon as continiuty is restored the light goes out.
I recomed porsche pads for street use
So, Firehawk,
My pads are 70% and my light came on. It happened when I was at the dealer getting the breather hose replaced. They said they might have bumped it when fixing. They took the car for 5 minutes said he re-plugged all the sensors and it reset. Where exactally are these plugs so I can check?
they are mouted to the strut, if you look through the wheel you may beable to see them but its much easier with the wheels off. just follow the wires from the brake pads about 12 inchs and you will see the conneccotr
to answer your question, the lowest price that I've seen on OEM pads is with Suncoast Porsche in Florida (no affiliation)
As for your brake light, it is triggered by low brake pads and the sensor needs to be replaced at that time. You can easily check your pad level by looking through the wheel although it is much easier with the wheel off. I've had my sensors disconnected for 2 years now as I change the pads regularly for the track and I know how to tell when the pads are getting low.
If the sensor isn't connected it won't trip and it needs to be pried up with a screwdriver, so I guess I'm a little confused about how they "knocked it loose" doing something. Just my $.02
Happy Thanksgiving,
Steve
I just ordered a set of Porsche performance pads from these guys:
http://www.sunsetimports.com/porscheatcost.php
I think they typically have the lowest prices out there for factory parts and are very helpful.
Here's a pic of the sensor that monitors the brake pad wear. I disconnected mine like smankow did - for the same reason also.
Here's a link to a nice set of diy instructions for changing your pads - it's pretty easy to do.
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=7065
Good luck!
Porsche pads are preposterously easy to do, so it's a highly recommended DIY. There's surely a link here, and it will take you less than an hour from sitting on your couch to sitting on your couch.
Before you order new pads take a look, as the sensors a) trip pretty conservatively and b) act funny when they get hot. Mine, too, have been disconnected for some time as it's easy to read pad life visually.
I like livermoreperformance.com for pads, but I'm not buying stock.
What�s the consensus on rotor wear and replacement. New to my 996 and haven�t gone through it yet just curious if / when and how often you guys are replacing rotors?
I just replaced all 4 with brakes. No reason other than i wanted everything fresh and there was a lip along the outer edge which suggests age/wear. I know cross drilled rotors dont respond well to refinishing and from FCP a set of zimmerman's are reasonable. Very nice feeling when paired with new akebono pads which are much lower dust than whatever was on there.
There are guys on here that push their cars much more than I do (track etc) who wil have a better feel on when to replace. If you are a casual driver like me recommend that set up.
Like i mentioned earlier when you get in there the plugs the sensors go into are likely to crumble plan on repairing those as well there is a repair kit designed for a. 4 corners if you break them. Available at suncoast porsche quickly. Others have ordered from other places and are waiting for Germanh sourced parts.
Thanks. Back when I used to autocross a stock class I used some Frozen Rotors that were cryo treated. Thought it helped quite a bit with frequent wheel changes and Warping. Was thinking At some point I�d go that route but I�m curious what others with more 996 experience think.
