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  1. Not the advice I was hoping for - but I appreciate it. Thank you! And yes, I realize that I saved a pretty penny by not buying new. But I'm still a little bent that I'm on the hook for pads and rotors after 1 year. Particularly since nearly all the miles I have put on it are highway. Oh well... I guess I'll call around tomorrow and ensure that the pads I want work for the 380mm disks.
  2. Oh... I just found a post that showed what the CPO inspection covers and it states that pads under 50% must be replaced. So I guess the question now would be: How long do TTS brake pads last???
  3. Hello all! Basically my first post though I have been on here for some time while owning my previous Boxster and now my 2006 Cayenne Turbo S. I have a few questions I'm hoping you all can answer. These questions have arisen due to the need to replace brakes and my impending 60,000 mile service. Before I begin, I want to throw out that I have owned this TTS for just over 1 year and that it is covered by a certified pre-owned warranty (learned that one the hard way when my Boxster's engine grenaded 26 days into ownership). My brake replacement light came on so I'm obviously due. This isn't really a huge issue, but it did surprise me and got me to thinking... 1) I get that a certified pre-owned warranty doesn't cover replaceable components... But isn't it also supposed to represent a vehicle that is, according to Porsche, in "almost new condition?" What I'm getting at is, I certainly wouldn't expect to have to replace my brakes after 1 year on a new vehicle. I've searched what the 100+ point CPO inspection covers and found this (emphasis mine): Under Vehicle-This portion of the check includes the frame, exhaust system, brake pads and shoes, calipers, rotors and drums, tires and wheels, struts, control arms, steering/linkage, axles, driveline, suspension system, gear and parking brake cable. Now before you take me to task about the obvious fact that brake pads are consumables and therefore not covered - consider that there is no way that any Porsche would be offered as a CPO with completely worn brakes or tires that visually would need replacing after 10,000 miles. It just wouldn't happen. So obviously there is some median point at which it is considered acceptable. So at what point (or how many miles) would be acceptable for these items? Would you be upset if the brake indicator came on 10,000 miles in? What about 1,000 miles in? What about 100 miles? 2) I've searched the forums and found some excellent help on replacing brakes and rotors. However, when doing an internet search for the components I'm a bit leery. To wit, my vehicle is a TTS and yet so many of the sites claim to offer components that seem to fit all Cayenne vehicles. There's just no way that's possible. Between the massive front rotor and 6-piston caliper, I just can't fathom that the same pads for a V6 (or even a Turbo) fit my Turbo S. So... What specs should I be looking for? And yes, I have looked on Sunset's site - but their quoted prices are ridiculous. Not to mention that the post here on Renntech is for summer and doesn't seem to include the Turbo S. I'd just like to know what questions to ask regarding size or specifications. 3) What sort of cost should I expect for my 60,000 mile scheduled maintenance? And what is involved? As always, I appreciate you knowledge and insight... Thank you! ~Pete
  4. I think if you're at all concerned about fuel economy... You're looking at the wrong vehicle. That being said, I generally get around 15 mpg which is a combination of around 17-18 mpg highway and waaayyy lower in town.
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