Break dust reduced 80%- ceramic pads
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I am still not sure if the stopping power is the same or slightly decreased. It is more difficult to comment now since I switched to the winter wheels and tires and they feel different in every way. I am just so glad to be cleaning the wheels so much less. 
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Unfortunately, you speak the truth. I have been told (indie tech) that the ceramic pads are harder and produce less dust, but wear the crap out of the rotors. Interested to see how these work out long term for the OP.
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http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...=958v8ttbrpccb
Otherwise, its about $8800 option on a new vehicle order, above the standard brakes on Porsche's website.
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I'll give them a call. Perhaps the diesels Cayenne is new enought that they don't have it listed separately in their database
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Reviving this thread to ask whether anyone who switched to ceramic pads has experienced faster rotor wear. I would like a low dust solution, but given the cost of replacing rotors vs pads I wouldn't want that at the cost of new rotors every 20k miles.
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As The Big Easy experienced with his CTT, constantly cleaning the bake dust can drive you crazy. The black sports edition wheels are stunning but even after a short ride they get loaded with the dust and need cleaning. And there is a lot of surface area to clean on these wheels.
I decided to order ceramic brake pads for the red CTT brakes to cut down on the brake dust. I did the same with my SL500 a few years back which worked really well.
Tire Rack had pads from "Centric" and I had my mechanic put them on a week ago. The results are about an 80-90% reduction in brake dust. I am a happy rider. I was told that there might be a small reduction in braking power but I can't say I notice it yet.
I decided to order ceramic brake pads for the red CTT brakes to cut down on the brake dust. I did the same with my SL500 a few years back which worked really well.
Tire Rack had pads from "Centric" and I had my mechanic put them on a week ago. The results are about an 80-90% reduction in brake dust. I am a happy rider. I was told that there might be a small reduction in braking power but I can't say I notice it yet.
Any new update on your pads? Will the Centric pads also fit a 958 GTS?
I'm real tired of the dust. Thanks.
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I feel your pain. It has been a longer time since I had the original pads on and I can't say for sure if there is a reduced braking result or not. I am guessing that the braking power is a little decreased but I am really happy with the minimal brake dust.
I don't know about the compatibility for GTS but you can go on tire rack and see which Centric Ceramics fit yours. I think this is the one I got:
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...oModClar=Turbo
I don't know about the compatibility for GTS but you can go on tire rack and see which Centric Ceramics fit yours. I think this is the one I got:
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...oModClar=Turbo
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My mechanic who owns a GTS did them and it seemed straight forward. I think they accidentally broke a wear sensor on one so be careful with that.