Brake Pad Wear Warning: How Much Life Left?

[jeremyc]

Any ideas on how worn pads (rears, if it makes a difference) have to be for the wear warning to come on?

A quick check looks like there is plenty left on the pads (the outside ones at least - haven't checked insides yet).

The cynic in me says it makes fiscal sense for Porsche to have the warning come on earlier rather than later ...

[RatBoy M3CSL]

..Depends on the car type..?, you had better check both sides of the disc, and if it's a GT3 they dont wear parallel either, the sensor might be showing, but you could easily be about to run out of material on the thin end.. !

[Callughan]

2mm

[jbmxx]

I was told by a Porsche Service Manager (who I trust) that you have approximately 1000-2000 miles of normal road use, but it could be as little as half a lap on a track! (Obviously both depending on your braking technique)

[EvoSlayer]

Callughan said:

2mm

^^^ Wot he said
Usually around 12mm when new.