Hey guys, my brakepad wear sign popped up on the Turbo, is that something that has to be done at the dealer or any brake shop? Thanks guys!! Jason

 

You can do it at any shop so logn as you are confortable with tem and they use the right parts. I want to say pads run around $170 and $140 or so front a rear and rotors are $160ish a pop. Maybe someone else can help with exactl pricing.

 

Ok thanks, just didnt know if there was a sensor that needed to be reset or something, thanks

 

You have to buy new sensors, they are attached to the brake pad. It's recommended to replace each sensor on each wheel, there only $10.

 

is that all? i was at a local independent shop and they said brake job was like 3k, sounded like a lot to me. i have 22k miles on my car and a lot of the driving is hwy driving. when should i expect (range please) to change brake pads/rotors etc.

tahnks!

 

I know I'm going to need new brakes in the next several months as well. Can anyone comment whether it's best to replace the brake components with stock parts, or are there better-performing aftermarket parts that could be used for comparable cost???

 

I would stick with stock, others have tried pads with less brake dust, but they end up squeeling. Porsche has tested their stuff thouroughly, so if it aint broke don't fix it

 

I think we are talking two different things. The $3k price must be (I Hope) for a brake pads and rotor change. I really don't know why you would need to change your rotors. Lots of highway driving would indicate that your are not on the brakes a lot, so you shouldn't need to change your rotors. If your at all car handy, changing brakes and rotors is very simple on your own.

 

Thats correct $3k is rotors and pads, which Porsche recommends. You should check the rotors to be sure they are not worn down before deciding to change rotors or not. I chose not to change rotors when I changed pads a few K miles ago. I will change them next time.

 

$3000 sounds ridiculous. Should cost about half that much.

 

$3K??? That's kinda funny...

Prices online from suncoast porsche:

f/r rotors for Cv6 $386
f/r pads $231
f/r sensors $40

That's $657 in parts... so the STEALER wants $2347 in LABOR to change pads and rotors on a Cayenne?

Even at a bloated $125/hr that's a ridiculous 19 hours of labor. Hahahaha! Honestly it's a 4 hour job, max.

Even for a Cayenne Turbo S with Power kit the parts are $1670.

 

I have done my Lexus GS400 several times, but the Germans have complicated things with the sensor replacement

 

guys there is an easy DIY(do it yourself) demo on here or on Rennlist forums........just use the search forums and look at it. You will need pads (rotors if need be), new sensors, and new pins/hardware recommended to be replaced.

 

Yes, if you have the tools, it's an easy DIY. If you don't then buy the parts at Sunset or Suncoast, go to Rennlist or Renntech, print out the directions and take it with you to an Indy shop. A monkey could do this job, it's that simple.

$3k sounds about right for all 4. Fronts at the stealer run around $1,800.
The tolerances on the rotors are really slim (like 2-4mm) so it's not uncommon for the fronts to be out of spec. If you have 50-60k on the front rotors, they most likely are worn below spec. If the warning light just came on, you probably don't even need rear pads yet.

I would stick with stock rotors.

Pads are up to you. I would recommend either OEM or Hawk Dustless.

 

IN MY OPINION.
people who cant do the most basic maint work, shouldnt own sports cars.

and 3000$ as demonstrated should be a sueable offence.