Prisoner48

sghokie

There isn't much to servicing brakes unless the pads wear out or the rotors are warped, other than fluid changes.
"Not feeling quite right" to me indicates a fluid problem.

Well if you get all new brakes at least you get to enjoy them.

bvanlieu

1. Rotors rarely need to be changed from wear. Unless tracked with hard compounds pads to wear them too thin. Dealer wanted full brake job (they all do for $), I called the on the measurement, and measured it at 60% of service limit. If yours are near the service limit, then OK its time.
2. Warping is really pad deposits: quiet road and a bedding process may help here. You can't turn the cross drilled rotors as a quick way to scrub deposits (plus bedding can be fun: 10+ hard stops from high speed
3. If pads are low, then do pads and flush fluid (every 2y, if you have no evidence of the service assume its needed and do it, if they did the fluid every 2y then just do it on next cycle
4. I would do the transmission fluid: its been in there near 10y. Its fine yes, but that is a long time. Depending on year there is a factory service recommendation for the trans fluid I just can't recall it OTTOMH.

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Prisoner48

Kitc2246

I have an 2009 PDK with 32000. Started tracking the car last year. Really enjoy. I paid Porsche dealer to add Sport, Sport+. The Sport+ is really a track mod keeping RPM above 4K. Suprised about the PDK needing a service, but glad it improved performance. If you decide to track suggest replacing the brake caliper bolts with Tarrett studs, especially the front. My son and I damage the threads on the left steering knuckle, steel bolt into aluminum knuckle. Used knuckles are not expensive, but four wheel alignments are. The rear still has the original discs with second set of OEM pads Have replacement discs and keeping measuring the thickness. I use ATP 2 racing brake fluid and have to change every 6 months if a run with PCA. Otherwise I think once a year is enough. Watch your convertible top getting outside of the window frame when it closes. There is a Utube of replacing the elastic. Waiting for warmer weather.

Prisoner48

Kitc2246

A couple other tips. You have an air pump in the frunk (front trunk) along with a can of flat repair, tow hook, and a small tool kit. If you use the air pump you must use the cigarette lighter plug in the center console. If you use the aux plug on the left side of the passenger well it will blow the fuse. If you use a GPS remember the plugs are always on. The aux is fine for the GPS. Your Tire Pressure Monitors in each wheel at the valve stem have batteries. The battery life is depended on usage, but I've heard 5 years is getting your monies worth. I bought replacements from Titanium and had them replaced when I put four new tires on. The Porsche dealer or and independent with the diagnostic tool can give you a battery life estimate. The dealers price to replace the TPMs is outrageous. I've always bought Michelin Sport or now Sport 4S from Tire Rack. They come with 2 years of Road Hazard. Some Porsche dealers will put on tires from Tire Rack otherwise use one of their recommended installers. Don't push your luck on the car battery. It is in the frunk and if it goes completely dead there is an elaborate jumping connect in the left side driver's fuse box to open the frunk. No personal experience. Your in Arizona so winter storage should not be an issue. I'd still recommend picking up a battery tender (not trickle charger). Lots of Utubes on DIY maintenance. If you want a challenge change your engine air filter. Involves removing the engine cover under the convertible top rear window. I've had the dealer change the plugs once because they were six years old. Apparently an issue with ceasing in the block. The plugs were in great shape. A set of golf clubs will easily go in the trunk. Put the Driver and woods in separately in the pockets by both tail lights. The rest of the bag should easily lay and an angle. I know you have your Ducati's but still recommend at least a one day Driver's Ed track event. You can't use your motorcycle helmet, but most schools will have a loaner/rental. Depending on whose DE you chose they may require a recent brake fluid flush. The Potomac PCA is particularly and wants within the last 90 days or six months using racing (high temp) brake fluid like ATP 2. Your OEM brake pads will be fine for the one day event. Tire pressures and torquing the lugs is the rest of the prep. Check with PCA Arizona. They also sponsor weekend drives. Motorsportreg.com is the website used by most clubs for their events. I guessing you know that you if you track your Ducati's

Prisoner48

badabing

Was the brake fluid flushed as part of the brake service ?

Prisoner48