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Old 02-24-2020, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf
Looking at a used Turbo with PCCB’s. What’s the measurements of pads and rotors that I should be looking at?
Here's the sales inspection on mine at ~27,000 km (~17,000 miles).
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Old 02-26-2020, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by o7silverturbo
You can get pad thickness tool at your local auto parts store

I also think Porsche wants you to flip the pads at some point but I might be mistaken
PO - An excellent inspection tool is your eyes and a flashlight.
Simply look at your brake pads, compare them to the pad back plate and consider replacement when the pad thickness = the backing plate thickness.
FYI, the inner pads may be wearing at different rates as compared with the outer pads. You'll have to take the wheel off to inspect them.

" I also think Porsche wants you to flip the pads at some point but I might be mistaken". Never heard / read that and can't imaging it's a good idea. Even with PCCBs the pads bed to the rotors to some degree.

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Originally Posted by ca86108
Hello,

I have a few questions for those of you who have experience with PCCB's. This is my first car with ceramic brakes so I am not that knowledgeable. The car is a 2012 Turbo S.

1. Are there any aftermarket options for brake pads? All I can find are OEM and they are 600 for front and 600 for rear.
2. Do brake pads for pccb last longer or the same as pads for steel rotors?
3. How do you know when your breaks are going? I have done about 10 canyon runs and I am starting to hear some squeals at low speeds. Is it a dumb move to wait until the brake pad indicator light comes on?

If you know of any aftermarket brake pads for cheaper, please post links. Thanks
The Porsche service docs for my 2012TTS reference the Pagid P40-3 pads. I bought mine recently through Delaware Porsche Parts for $374 for the fronts and $422 for the rears. Considering the costs of the rotors I wouldnt put any pads on my car that Porsche hasnt blessed.
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