Brake pad expected life

[tolum]

Anybody can look at the pictures and confirm what would be the expected life of my break pads?

I'm too new in Porsche things, need pro's help.

Thanks!

Thierry

[dtownmil]

Those pads look great. Lots of life left. Your posche will tell you when the pads are low. ;)

[Glyn]

They look like new pads, life is dependant on how much you use them but the dash warning lights will tell you when you are getting low and alternatively you can see the thickness of the pads whilst washing the wheels - so just take a peak each time, and if you notice them getting low change them before the warning light illuminates - this way you can swap the sensor over to the new pads without purchasing a new set of sensors

[tolum]

Thanks. Question: If I look to first picture, what is the cylindrical part that is in front of the pad?

[ericinboca]

Thanks. Question: If I look to first picture, what is the cylindrical part that is in front of the pad?

That is a "post" or some people call it a brake bolt. Some other names too. It prevents the pad from moving forward under braking. It is held into the caliper with a roll spring.

[tolum]

Thanks. Question: If I look to first picture, what is the cylindrical part that is in front of the pad?

That is a "post" or some people call it a brake bolt. Some other names too. It prevents the pad from moving forward under braking. It is held into the caliper with a roll spring.

Can this post touch the rotor?

[ericinboca]

Thanks. Question: If I look to first picture, what is the cylindrical part that is in front of the pad?

That is a "post" or some people call it a brake bolt. Some other names too. It prevents the pad from moving forward under braking. It is held into the caliper with a roll spring.

Can this post touch the rotor?

That's the first thing people think, but no, it will not touch. The caliper is fixed, and it is part of the caliper. The caliper does not move at all. The pads are the things that move in and out. You mash the brake, and they press against rotor, as you know. As you use more pad, the caliper pistons move farther out of the caliper...until eventually, if you go far enough, to use of all the brake pad, and press the pad's metal backing plate against the rotor. You will not get that far - the wear indicator will go off on your dash.

[tolum]

Thank you all, we never stop learn.

Thierry

[seafeye]

Thank you all, we never stop learn.

Thierry

Don't wait till the wear indicator goes off. You never know if someone before you got rid of it.

My comfort level with the pads are about 1/2 of what you have there. Start going less and you could damage the rotor.

Periodically check your pads visually and don't rely on the light. Pad are cheap and they are easy to change.

My .02