isugoo

There are no front pads available for base model on 2022+. I prefer EBC redstuff or Hawk HPS but non of them make pads for base front brakes. If you have older model, you will be able to find one.

///Bruce

Did you check BuyBrakes.com? Just asking…

BMinSFL

The only brand available there are Dynamic Friction. I have no idea if those are any better than OE nor if they actually fit. The 2021+ front caliper was changed to a larger four piston design, making it more rare and with less pad availability. If I can find it implemented on another model (like the older 4 piston design is) that may make it easier to find other pad options.

isugoo

Yep. that's one of my go-to site for brakes. Non for 2022+ Base engine front pads still...

///Bruce

Vehicle Options Selected:

• Vehicle: 2023 Porsche Macan Base
• Engine: 2.0L 261HP/195KW

EBC Brakes DP42082R - Rear Yellowstuff Street and Track Disc Brake Pad Set, 2-Wheel Set

Part No: DP42082R

This is from their website. Are these the correct pads?

https://www.buybrakes.com/brake-pads...7&year_id=2023

isugoo

Yes, EBC only makes series of rear pads (including the red stuff which I often use to get rid of brake dust on most of cars) for base engine but no front pads....

///Bruce

Caught it. My bad.

Long Islander

Porsche must have changed the brake pads for 2024 models because I have no complaints about the brake dust generated by my Macan S. With other cars I've had, there was so much brake dust that I changed the brake pads right away. Brake dust was reduced considerably when I replaced my brake pads with Akebono or Powerstop Evolution ceramic pads with no effect on rotor life and no increase in brake noise. BTW, brake dust on European cars decreased markedly when JD Power started putting quesions about brake dust on their inital quality survey. I thought that was the end of brake dust that you used to see on all MBs and BMWs.

malibu515

And, they come standard in the 2025 Macan GTS

wbferran

I never considered dust from the rotors. I thought the dust came from the pads. Do both pads and rotors contribute to the dust on the wheels? Thx

///Bruce

Yes. Simple explanation is that rotors wear. Correct? Pads wear also. The pads generate the most junk. However on my wife’s Benz, she has compound rotors. After I wash it and gets parked overnight? You’d think the emergency brake was on. It’s the rust created by water and steel and small pieces of the pad materials. I believe they’re mostly carbon. Think pencils…Lead. Carbon. Dust.

JCtx

So what kind of pads and rotors the '22 GTS has? The brakes on mine look HUGE! I was surprised. Was expecting that on a GT car, but not a Macan. Just hope they don't dust accordingly. Ha ha. Also hope they last long, but we'll see.

MGT3

posted this in another thread about brake dust:

ChalkLine

My taycan front calipers and 400mm disc with the hawk pads. I wish the hawk pads had better bite but there is next to no dust in the first few weeks of use.

MJBird993

I remember reading threads in the 911 forums where fellas would spring for the $8+K ceramic brakes just to avoid the dust. Me, I'd rather just clean the wheels and spend the $8K on something else.

BMW and MB were just as bad as Porsche... BMW has found a good compromise and I don't do MB any more... but it's always a trade-off. If you want superior braking performance, then you're going to get some dust. If you want clean wheels, then you're not going to get the initial bite and fade resistance.

The Macan is the wife's car, and I want it to have the best braking experience possible. I'll put up with some dirt (I do all of the vehicle maintenance) so that she's safe.