Looking for replacement pads for my vehicle, 2011 Panamera turbo.
After doing some research, I found some numbers which I think others can use for their maintenance purposes. Hope it helps. Details below.

Went to Hawk web site and researched front pads for my vehicle 2011 Panamera Turbo (non PCCB).

I am considering ceramic to reduce brake dust. Very unusual for me to be stomping on the brakes full tilt. So for me, it would be between ceramic and street hps 5.0 pads.



2010-2013 Panamera turbo rotor sizes:
Front:
Size: 389mm
New thickness: 36mm
Replace thickness: 34mm
Max wear: 2mm

Rear:
Size: 350mm
New thickness: 28mm
Replace thickness: 26mm
Max wear: 2mm



[SIZE="4"]HAWK BRAKE PADS:[/SIZE]

Hawk Performance Ceramic brake pads:

• Yellow/black packaging box
• Ceramic
• Little brake dust
• Quieter pads
• Less rotor wear
• States exceptional braking - from experience, may not be better than the HPS 5.0 or street race pads though
  • Front Pads Part Number: HWKHB761Z.593F
  • Rear pads Part Number: HWKHB807Z.587R
• When changing pads, replace the hardware kits as well.
• You can take the numbers and do your research, should be able to get prices for front pads around $140/set. Rears for about $130/set.

Hawk Performance HPS 5.0 brake pads:

• Red/black packaging box
• (HPS = High Performance Street)
• Semi metallic
• More brake dust
• More rotor wear than with ceramic pads
• Better stopping grip than ceramic
  • Front Pads Part Number: HWKHB761B.593F
  • Rear pads Part Number: HWKHB807B.587R
• When changing pads, replace the hardware kits as well.
• Research to see if you can get prices better than at hawk site

Hawk Performance StreetRace brake pads:

• White/black packaging box
• Semi metallic
• More brake dust
• More rotor wear than with ceramic pads or street
• Suitable for consistent braking up to 1200 F temps
• Better stopping grip than ceramic or street pads
  • Front Pads Part Number: HWKHB761R.593F
  • Rear pads Part Number: HWKHB807R.587R
• When changing pads, replace the hardware kits as well
• Research to see if you can get prices better than at hawk site

[SIZE="4"]EBC BRAKE PADS:[/SIZE]

EBC Yellowstuff 4000 Series Street And Track Brake Pad Set:

• Blue packaging box
• Yellow colored pads
• Semi metallic
• Include brake in coating on pads - pads bedding is quicker
• More brake dust (states less than OEM but not true per my experience)
• More rotor wear than with ceramic pads or street
• Suitable for consistent braking even for racing
• Better stopping grip than ceramic or street pads
• Recommended for high horsepower cars
  • Front Pads Part Number: DP41835R
  • Rear pads Part Number: DP41858R
• When changing pads, replace the hardware kits as well
• Research to see if you can get prices better than at oem site. Got mine for $140/front

EBC Bluestuff NDX Trackday Brake Pad Set:

• Blue packaging box
• Blue colored pads
• Non metallic compound
• Factory bedded - ready for wear from box
• More brake dust (states not low dust pad - made for racing)
• States less rotor wear, states rotors wear very flat and smooth
• Specifically made for racing
• Better stopping grip than ceramic or street pads
• Recommended for high horsepower cars
  • Front Pads Part Number: DP51835NDX
  • Rear pads Part Number: DP51858NDX
• When changing pads, replace the hardware kits as well
• Research to see if you can get prices better than at EBC

 

After searching for a year for ceramic pads for my Panamera Turbo, I had Powerstop Z16 Evolution ceramic pads installed about two weeks ago and am really happy with them. At the time, Summit Racing had the best price on these pads (they drop ship from the manufacturer) and they arrived quickly. Very little brake dust and very quiet. I always used Akebono on my other cars, but unfortunately Akebono doesn't make ceramic pads that fit the Panamera. So far, these Powerstop Z16 Evolution pads seem to be about the same quality as Akebono and are a little less expensive. Hopefully they'll last as long as the Akebono pads, but time will tell.

 

 

one more option http://www.ctbrakes.com/pads.asp

 

Hawk Ceramic pads say they are loudest along with HPS 5.0 series. The ceramics are actually quiet? Minimal squeaking?

 

I actually have metallic on my ctt. Yes, squeaky.
Also have ceramic for ptt, but havent installed yes. Folks say very quiet.

 

I have Hawk ceramic on my PTT - zero noise.

 

My indy tech raves about Akebono pads, never heard of them until he mentioned them. Says they have excellent wear life and almost zero dust.

 

I having a problem with my panamera front shock like your previous thread which I read all
Really out of wits end what could possible went wrong with my car
I just change my front shock last month and just two days ago both my absorber just went all the way down.
Refer to your thread I tried to change pump change the valve block, doesn't solve my problems
Just wonder if there is any resetting procedure, recalibration I need to do?

 

I am almost 100% positive my clunking and knocking sound is the upper control arm which you cant tell is bad until strut is removed. Very common on these cars

 

Catherine,
You seem to be describing a fault with air suspension, not conventional spring suspension. I had air suspension on a Hyundai. It was made by Hella using same technology as Porsche. I had similar problems when I changed ride height settings. The "fix" is to reboot your car's computer. Sometimes you can do this at home with a 10mm wrench - just detach the negative lead to your battery and allow the car to sit for 24 hr in this state. EX/PZ. Impatient? Instead detach both leads, negative first, and then connect the two leads together for 10 minutes. Using either procedure causes many of your car's memory capacitors to discharge; and upon startup the car thinks it is brand new again and "learns" its settings.
If that doesn't "work" suggest a tow to the dealer where the dealer can renew and revise your suspension settings.

 

If shocks just changed last month, i would bet the air line connectors were reused or are leaking, or internal issue with shock or both. Li e connectors easy to pd. Soapy water. Remove triangle trim under hood, plus foam trim, spray onto top of shocks and onto lines. If leaking, you will see bubbles forming in soapy water you sprayed.
Assumong nothing at all was touched, should be it. Anything else touched. You will need to find my air suspension troubleshoot thread, follow it to try pinpoing leak.
If air compressor very noisy, its likely culprit for leak too.