do not press the back button…
Enter your VAT number here and click Verify:
Your details have been verified. VAT number registered to:
,
.
Your order will now be zero rated for VAT purposes. We reserve the right to verify these details after your order request has been made and reinstate VAT if required.
Your VAT details were not recognised or were invalid. Your VAT number must be matched to your Billing Country as specified above. This is currently specified as . You do not need to enter the country code part of your VAT number as this has already been selected in your billing address details above.
The VAT number checking service is currently offline. Please supply your VAT details within the comments or special instructions field below and we will apply a VAT discount after placing your order request.
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009-12
- Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2 3.6L 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman 2.9L 987C MKII 2009-12
- Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
Front Brake Pad Wear Sensors - Sold each
Maintain the safety and performance of your Porsche braking
system with these OE Match Front Brake Pad Wear Sensors. Designed for Porsche 997 Carrera, Porsche 987 Boxster S and
Porsche 987 Cayman S models, these sensors form a critical part of the factory
brake wear monitoring system, providing an early warning when front brake pads
approach their minimum service thickness.
Fits:
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009-12
- Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2 3.6L 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman 2.9L 987C MKII 2009-12
- Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
Mounted directly within the front brake pad assembly, the sensors continuously monitor brake pad wear and trigger the dashboard brake warning light when replacement is required. This allows owners to schedule brake maintenance before braking performance is affected or expensive brake disc damage occurs.
For high-performance Porsche sports cars, maintaining a fully operational brake wear monitoring system is essential for preserving braking efficiency, safety and long-term reliability.
What Do Brake Pad Wear Sensors Do?
Brake pad wear sensors monitor the remaining thickness of the brake pad friction material throughout its service life.
As the brake pads wear down, the sensor eventually contacts the brake disc and completes an electrical circuit that activates the brake wear warning light on the dashboard.
A properly functioning sensor helps:
- Monitor brake pad condition
- Provide early brake wear warnings
- Prevent excessive brake pad wear
- Protect brake discs from damage
- Improve maintenance planning
- Support safe braking performance
- Maintain factory brake monitoring functionality
The sensors act as a valuable preventative maintenance feature, helping avoid unnecessary brake system damage.
Why Do Brake Pad Wear Sensors Fail?
Brake wear sensors are exposed to significant heat, vibration, moisture and road contamination during normal use.
Common causes of failure include:
- Normal brake pad wear
- Sensor activation after reaching wear limits
- Damaged wiring
- Corrosion within connectors
- Heat-related deterioration
- Physical damage during brake servicing
- Water ingress Age-related material fatigue
Because the sensor is designed to work alongside the brake pads, replacement is normally recommended whenever new brake pads are installed.
When Should Brake Pad Wear Sensors Be Replaced?
Brake wear sensors should be replaced whenever they have been activated, damaged or during brake pad replacement.
Common symptoms include:
- Brake wear warning light illuminated
- Intermittent brake warning messages
- Damaged or broken sensor wiring
- False brake wear warnings
- Corroded electrical connections
- Sensor damage during brake servicing
- Front brake pad replacement due to wear
Replacing the sensors during routine brake maintenance ensures the warning system remains fully operational.
Why Replacement Matters
A functioning brake wear monitoring system helps maintain both safety and braking performance.
Benefits include:
- Accurate brake pad monitoring
- Reliable warning light operation
- Improved braking safety
- Protection of brake discs
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Better service planning
- Improved braking system reliability
- Long-term component protection
For Porsche owners, replacing worn brake wear sensors helps maintain factory braking standards and driving confidence.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
99761275
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche Boxster 981 2.7L 2012-16
- Porsche Boxster 981 S / GTS 3.4L 2012-16
- Porsche Boxster 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp) 2017>>
- Porsche Boxster 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp) 2017>>
- Porsche Boxster S 718 2.5L Manual (350 Bhp) 05/2017>>
- Porsche Boxster S 718 2.5L PDK (350 Bhp) 05/2017>>
- Porsche Boxster T 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp) 01/2019>>
- Porsche Boxster T 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp) 01/2019>>
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 2.5L Manual (365 Bhp) 05/2017>>
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 2.5L PDK (365 Bhp) 05/2017>>
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 4.0L Manual (400 Bhp) 01/2019>>
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 4.0L PDK (400 Bhp) 01/2019>>
- Porsche Boxster 25 Years 718 4.0L Manual (400 Bhp) 01/2020>>
- Porsche Boxster 25 Years 718 4.0L PDK (400 Bhp) 01/2020>>
- Porsche 991.1 Carrera C2 3.4L (350 Bhp) 2012-16
- Porsche 991.1 Carrera C4 3.4L (350 Bhp) 2012-16
- Porsche 991.2 Carrera 2 3.0L (370 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche 991.2 Carrera 4 3.0L (370 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche 991.2 Cabriolet 2 3.0L (370 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche 991.2 Cabriolet 4 3.0L (370 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche 991.2 Targa 4 3.0L (370 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche 991.2 Turbo Coupe 3.8L (540 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche 991.2 Turbo Cabriolet 3.8L (540 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche Cayman 2.7L 981 2013-16
- Porsche Cayman S / GTS 3.4L 981 2013-16
- Porsche Cayman 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman S 718 2.5L Manual (350 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman S 718 2.5L PDK (350 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman T 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman T 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 2.5L Manual (365 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 2.5L PDK (365 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 4.0L Manual (400 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 4.0L PDK (400 Bhp)
Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor - These should be replaced when replacing brake pads.
Sold each - 2 required per car
Maintain the safety and reliability of your Porsche braking
system with these Front Brake Pad Wear Sensors.
Fits:
- Porsche Boxster 981 2.7L 2012-16
- Porsche Boxster 981 S / GTS 3.4L 2012-16
- Porsche Boxster 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp) 2017>>
- Porsche Boxster 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp) 2017>>
- Porsche Boxster S 718 2.5L Manual (350 Bhp) 05/2017>>
- Porsche Boxster S 718 2.5L PDK (350 Bhp) 05/2017>>
- Porsche Boxster T 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp) 01/2019>>
- Porsche Boxster T 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp) 01/2019>>
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 2.5L Manual (365 Bhp) 05/2017>>
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 2.5L PDK (365 Bhp) 05/2017>>
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 4.0L Manual (400 Bhp) 01/2019>>
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 4.0L PDK (400 Bhp) 01/2019>>
- Porsche Boxster 25 Years 718 4.0L Manual (400 Bhp) 01/2020>>
- Porsche Boxster 25 Years 718 4.0L PDK (400 Bhp) 01/2020>>
- Porsche 991.1 Carrera C2 3.4L (350 Bhp) 2012-16
- Porsche 991.1 Carrera C4 3.4L (350 Bhp) 2012-16
- Porsche 991.2 Carrera 2 3.0L (370 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche 991.2 Carrera 4 3.0L (370 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche 991.2 Cabriolet 2 3.0L (370 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche 991.2 Cabriolet 4 3.0L (370 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche 991.2 Targa 4 3.0L (370 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche 991.2 Turbo Coupe 3.8L (540 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche 991.2 Turbo Cabriolet 3.8L (540 Bhp) 2016-19
- Porsche Cayman 2.7L 981 2013-16
- Porsche Cayman S / GTS 3.4L 981 2013-16
- Porsche Cayman 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman S 718 2.5L Manual (350 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman S 718 2.5L PDK (350 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman T 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman T 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 2.5L Manual (365 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 2.5L PDK (365 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 4.0L Manual (400 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 4.0L PDK (400 Bhp)
These OE direct-fit brake wear sensor integrates seamlessly with your Porsche's electronic braking system, ensuring accurate wear monitoring and helping prevent unnecessary brake disc damage caused by excessively worn brake pads.
What Does the Brake Pad Wear Sensor Do?
The brake pad wear sensor is an important safety component that monitors the thickness of the front brake pads. As the friction material wears down, the sensor eventually contacts the brake disc, completing an electrical circuit that activates the brake wear warning light on the dashboard.
Its primary functions include:
- Monitoring front brake pad wear.
- Activating the dashboard brake warning light.
- Preventing excessive brake pad wear.
- Helping protect the brake discs from damage.
- Supporting scheduled brake maintenance.
- Improving overall braking safety.
The sensor provides an early warning, allowing brake pads to be replaced before braking performance is compromised.
Why Do Brake Pad Wear Sensors Fail?
Brake wear sensors are consumable components and are
designed to be replaced during brake servicing. Common reasons for failure
include:
- Normal activation once the brake pads reach their wear limit.
- Heat generated by the braking system.
- Damage during brake pad removal.
- Road debris and moisture.
- Corrosion of the electrical contacts.
- Wiring damage caused by age or movement.
- General wear after years of service.
Once activated, the sensor cannot normally be reused and should always be replaced with new brake pads.
When Should the Brake Pad Wear Sensor Be Replaced?
Replacement is recommended whenever:
- The brake wear warning light is illuminated.
- New front brake pads are installed.
- The sensor has contacted the brake disc.
- The wiring has become damaged.
- Corrosion affects the electrical connector.
- During routine brake servicing.
- As part of a complete front brake overhaul.
Replacing the sensor at the same time as the brake pads ensures accurate future wear monitoring and avoids unnecessary labour costs.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
99160916500
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche Boxster 981 2.7L 2012-16
- Porsche Boxster 981 S / GTS 3.4L 2012-16
- Porsche Boxster 981 Spyder 3.8L 2016
- Porsche Boxster 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp) 2017>>
- Porsche Boxster 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp) 2017>>
- Porsche Boxster S 718 2.5L Manual (350 Bhp) 05/2017>>
- Porsche Boxster S 718 2.5L PDK (350 Bhp) 05/2017>>
- Porsche Boxster T 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp) 01/2019>>
- Porsche Boxster T 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp) 01/2019>>
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 2.5L Manual (365 Bhp) 05/2017>>
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 2.5L PDK (365 Bhp) 05/2017>>
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 4.0L Manual (400 Bhp) 01/2019>>
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 4.0L PDK (400 Bhp) 01/2019>>
- Porsche Cayman 2.7L 981 2013-16
- Porsche Cayman S / GTS 3.4L 981 2013-16
- Porsche Cayman 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman S 718 2.5L Manual (350 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman S 718 2.5L PDK (350 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman T 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman T 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 2.5L Manual (365 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 2.5L PDK (365 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 4.0L Manual (400 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 4.0L PDK (400 Bhp)
Fits: Left or Right, Price shown is for each wire sensor.
- Porsche Boxster 981 2.7L 2012-16
- Porsche Boxster 981 S / GTS 3.4L 2012-16
- Porsche Boxster 981 Spyder 3.8L 2016 (for PCCB)
- Porsche Boxster 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Boxster 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Boxster S 718 2.5L Manual (350 Bhp)
- Porsche Boxster S 718 2.5L PDK (350 Bhp)
- Porsche Boxster T 718 2.0L Manual (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Boxster T 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 2.5L Manual (365 Bhp)
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 2.5L PDK (365 Bhp)
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 4.0L Manual (400 Bhp) (for PCCB)
- Porsche Boxster GTS 718 4.0L PDK (400 Bhp) (for PCCB)
- Porsche Cayman 2.7L 981 2013-16
- Porsche Cayman S / GTS 3.4L 981 2013-16
- Porsche Cayman 718 2.0L Manual (300Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman 718 2.0L PDK (300Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman S 718 2.5L Manual (350Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman S 718 2.5L PDK (350Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman T 718 2.0L Manual (300Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman T 718 2.0L PDK (300 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 2.5L Manual (365 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 2.5L PDK (365 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 4.0L Manual (400 Bhp)
- Porsche Cayman GTS 718 4.0L PDK (400 Bhp)
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
98160916300
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche Boxster Spyder / Spyder RS 718 4.0L 01/2019>>
- Porsche 991.1 R 4.0L (500 Bhp) 2016
- Porsche 991.1 GT3 3.8L (475 Bhp) 2014-16
- Porsche 991.1 GT3 RS 4.0L (500 Bhp) 2015-16
- Porsche 991.2 GT3 4.0L (500 Bhp) / GT3 RS 4.0L (520 Bhp) 2017-19
- Porsche 991.2 GT2 RS 3.8L PDK (700 bhp) 2018-19
- Porsche Cayman GT4 3.8L 2015-16
- Porsche Cayman GT4 718 4.0L / GT4 RS 718 4.0L
Brake pad wear sensors help to indicate if your brake pads need changing. These should normally be replaced when replacing your brake pads.
Sold each, Fits Left or Right.
Porsche 981C Cayman GT4 2016 - 2016 (FRONT CALIPER)
Porsche 982C (718) Cayman GT4 2019>> (FRONT CALIPER)
Porsche 982SP (718) Boxster Spyder 2019>> (FRONT CALIPER)
Porsche 991 GT2-RS with PCCB brakes (FRONT CALIPER)
Porsche 991 R / GT3 / RS / GT-Speed 2014 - 2017 (FRONT CALIPER)
Price shown is for each wire sensor.
This genuine Porsche brake pad wear sensor signals the brake system when the front brake pads are approaching their wear limits and need replacement.
Originally numbered 99160918180, this part now carries the updated Porsche reference 9GT907637 but remains identical in fit, function, and OE authenticity. It integrates with the vehicle’s ABS and braking system electronics to provide timely alerts and support safe operation.
The wear sensor continuously monitors brake pad thickness and electrical continuity. When the pad material reaches a specified minimum level, the sensor triggers a warning in the driver information system to indicate that pad replacement is due - helping you avoid excessive wear or potential damage to discs.
Function:
• Detects brake pad wear on the front axle
• Sends timely alerts to the vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system
• Helps prevent brake pad and disc damage due to overdue replacement
• Genuine OE Porsche design ensures perfect electrical integration
• Factory-tested for consistent performance and longevity.
Brake pads naturally wear over time, and monitoring their condition is critical for safe, reliable braking performance. A worn or missing wear sensor can lead to pad wear going undetected, increasing the risk of rotor damage and compromised stopping power. Replacing the wear sensor with a genuine Porsche OE part ensures accurate detection and maintains compliance with factory safety systems.
When to replace:
• Brake wear warning light activates on the dashboard
• After installing new brake pads If the sensor is damaged or broken
• During front brake servicing or rotor replacement
• When replacing brake calipers with integrated sensors
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
9GT907637
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche Boxster Spyder / Spyder RS 718 4.0L 01/2019>>
- Porsche 991.1 Turbo 3.8L (520 Bhp) 2014-16
- Porsche 991.1 GT3 3.8L (475 Bhp) 2014-16
- Porsche 991.1 GT3 RS 4.0L (500 Bhp) 2015-16
- Porsche 991.2 GT3 4.0L (500 Bhp) / GT3 RS 4.0L (520 Bhp) 2017-19
- Porsche Cayman GT4 3.8L 2015-16
- Porsche Cayman GT4 718 4.0L / GT4 RS 718 4.0L
Porsche 991 Turbo (REAR CALIPER)
Porsche 991 GT3 / GT3 RS - 2015 to 2018 for Option Code IY2
Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder - 2019 to 06/12/2020
Porsche 981 Cayman GT4 - 2015 to 2016
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 - 2019 to 06/12/2020
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
99160918500
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers