Cayman S (987) 20k miles for a set of OEM brake pads???

[SarlechS]

Hi All,

Anyone know roughly what i can expect to get from average "fast road" use on OEM Discs and Pads on a 987 Caymans S?

i had my discs pads and sensors changed last year from a specialist, 20k later i take it back to the specialist to complete a minor service, he advised me pad wear was running low on the front and rears, 1 week later i get a warning light on my dash with "service wear on brake pads" is it normal to burn through a set of pads front and rear in 22k miles when most of the driving i do (80%) is motorway mileage?

Thanks in advance.

[996TT02]

I would not think that there was anything unusual about that.

Pad compound varies, too.

Pads are not expensive and rather easily DIYable or doable by any local garage so if the cost is the issue it needn't be.

[TheAnimal]

I guess it depends how you drive - Ie how much you use the brakes. My driving is 80% motorway too and I've only changed the discs and pads once in 58k miles with plenty of life left on the current set. I usually slow down before I have to apply the brakes and only use them well to avoid bunny rabbits or cyclists - unless they are abusive

[PorscheGT4]

I have done 17k in the mini and not changed the pads yet, done 10k in the Spyder and had 3 sets.

[SarlechS]

cheers guys, you've put my mind at rest now.

moving into another direction, which pads do you guys go for? i know Pagid's, Sebro's and Textar's are highly regarded when speaking to specialists.