Definitely not PSCB's.

 

I figured that as soon as I saw the 19" wheels. It seems normal to me. I have a set of bright silver wheels and a set of dark grey metallic wheels. The latter hides the dust much better, so that's an option. There are also threads here and on Macan Forum about low dust aftermarket pads. I prefer the OE pads for their silence and performance.

At 30k, you are likely due for a set of pads.
My rears were annihilated at 35k with the fronts not far behind. Also ensure a fluid flush has been done recently if the pedal feel isn't great.

 

Thank you all for your input. At least they cost a lot less than the PSCB pads

 

Another test to see if you have PSCB rotors is to wet them down. If they do not show any rust and remain a mirror like finish, then they are WC coated PSCB rotors. Note, very worn PSCB rotors where the WC coating has worn through will show rust because its the WC coating that has no iron and does not rust. However, unless the car has nearly 70K mi it is not likely WC rotors will have worn though.

 

They do. I just did pads for about $220 per axle using all OE parts. At 30-35k miles, you don't need new rotors as long as yours are in normal shape. If doing a DIY, you don't even need the scan tool for the rear parking brake. I used my Milwaukee M12 battery pack as a 12v source to wind back the motor.

What made you think you had the PSCB package? Was it represented at the time of purchase?

 

They did not mention the brakes and I figured that the upgraded brakes would have been mentioned on the build sheet if it had it. But then again, we bought it from a Mercedes dealership and what do they know about cars? lol. But the rotors have that mirror sheen... But even regular brakes and pads should not produce that much brake dust, hence my part discordance theory.

 

Here's how reflective the PSCB are, its very apparent and significantly more reflective than any typical rotor (not my photo):

 

If the rotors are PSCB, then you should be using the OEM pads designed for these rotors. Besides the very low dusting, those OEM pads were designed for the mirror finish WC surface, and probably provide the optimum friction coefficient for those rotors. Using something else may compromise the braking power, not to mention the potential damage to those very EXPENSIVE rotors. You think the pad are expensive, just price a set of WC coated front rotors!

 

I looked them up for fun, from my "discount" source at Porsche Parts Deport, $1,847 plus tax each. Still better than full carbon ceramic at $5,967. I think we determined OP does not have PSCB based on spec sheets, wheel size, and a photo of the caliper.

 

I have a 2024 Macan S and have noticed that the brakes produce more dust than my other cars have. I replaced the pads with Akebono or Powerstop Evolution on other cars and have had great results in terms of reducing brake dust. Unfortunately, these pads are not available for a Macan S. I found Ate and Pagid on Pelican Parts for this car. Does anyone have experience with these brands?

 

ATE and pagid pads will shed dust just as much as the OEM pads will. You should check rockauto.com. They have a larger selection to choose from.

 

Thanks. Rock Auto doesn't have any pads for my car. They categorize by caliper color, which is red on my car. They don't have any pads for red calipers.

 

I found an online seller who carries Hawk that will fit my car. Will Hawk produce less dust?

 

I recommend EBC Red Stuff. Stupid name, but great pads. Hawk HPS are also solid pads but can develop some pretty solid squealing. Both are going to produce much less dust though and they have excellent feel for daily driving.

 

Rockauto hasn't updated/cross-referenced the 2024 listings yet. Try the listings for 2023, there are some pads there.