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- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2S 3.8L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 4S 3.8L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C2S 3.8L 2009-12
Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor - Sold each
Maintain the safety, reliability and performance of your
Porsche braking system with this OE Match Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor. Designed specifically for Porsche 997 Carrera 2S and Carrera 4S
models, this sensor forms a vital part of the factory brake wear monitoring
system, helping drivers monitor rear brake pad condition and schedule
maintenance before braking performance is affected.
Fits:
Installed directly into the rear brake pad assembly, the wear sensor monitors the remaining thickness of the brake pad friction material. When the pads approach their minimum service limit, the sensor activates the dashboard brake wear warning light, alerting the driver that replacement is required.
For high-performance sports cars such as the Porsche 997 Carrera S models, maintaining the brake wear monitoring system is essential for preserving braking efficiency, protecting expensive brake components and ensuring maximum driving confidence.
What Does a Brake Pad Wear Sensor Do?
The brake pad wear sensor continuously monitors brake pad thickness throughout its service life.
As the brake friction material wears down, the sensor eventually contacts the brake disc and completes an electrical circuit, triggering the brake wear warning light on the instrument cluster.
A correctly functioning sensor helps:
- Monitor brake pad condition
- Provide early brake wear warnings
- Prevent excessive brake pad wear
- Protect brake discs from damage
- Improve maintenance scheduling
- Support safe braking performance
- Maintain factory brake monitoring functionality
The sensor acts as an important preventative maintenance component, helping avoid costly brake repairs.
Why Do Brake Pad Wear Sensors Fail?
Brake wear sensors are exposed to extreme operating conditions including heat, vibration, moisture and road contamination.
Common causes of failure include:
- Normal brake pad wear
- Sensor activation when brake pads reach their wear limit
- Damaged wiring
- Corrosion in electrical connectors
- Heat-related deterioration
- Water ingress
- Physical damage during brake servicing
- Age-related material fatigue
As brake wear sensors are considered service items, they should be replaced whenever they become activated or damaged.
When Should a Brake Pad Wear Sensor Be Replaced?
Replacement is recommended whenever brake pads are changed or if the sensor has become damaged.
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
- Rear brake pad replacement due to wear
Replacing the sensor during brake pad replacement ensures the monitoring system continues to function correctly.
Why Replacement Matters
A functioning brake wear sensor helps maintain braking safety and protects expensive brake system components.
Benefits include:
- Accurate brake pad monitoring
- Reliable dashboard warning operation
- Improved braking safety
- Protection of brake discs
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Better servicing planning
- Improved brake system reliability
- Long-term braking component protection
For Porsche 997 owners, maintaining the brake wear monitoring system helps preserve both performance and peace of mind.
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The OE Match Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor is a high-quality replacement braking system component designed to monitor rear brake pad wear and provide an early warning when the brake pads reach their minimum service thickness. Manufactured to OE specifications for fit, function and reliability, this sensor forms an integral part of the vehicle's brake wear monitoring system, helping to maintain safe and effective braking performance.
Fits:
- Porsche 993 (911) C2 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C4 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) RS 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C2S 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C4S 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) TURBO 1994-96
- Porsche 993 (911) GT2 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) TURBO S 1994-97
Installed directly into the rear brake pad assembly, the sensor continuously monitors the remaining brake friction material. Once the pads wear to a predetermined limit, the sensor activates the dashboard brake wear warning light, alerting the driver that brake pad replacement is required.
What This Product Does:
- Monitors rear brake pad wear throughout the life of the brake pads.
- Activates the brake wear warning light when service is required.
- Provides early notification of brake maintenance requirements.
- Helps prevent excessive brake pad wear.
- Protects brake discs from damage caused by worn brake pads.
- Supports safe and efficient braking performance.
- Assists with preventative brake system maintenance.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Brake wear warning light remaining illuminated.
- Intermittent brake wear warning messages.
- False brake wear alerts despite sufficient brake pad thickness.
- No warning indication when brake pads are excessively worn.
- Damaged, broken or frayed sensor wiring.
- Corrosion or physical damage to the sensor body.
- Brake monitoring fault codes stored within the vehicle system.
- Warning light remaining active after brake pad replacement.
Why Replacement Matters:
- Rear brake pad wear sensors operate in demanding conditions and are exposed to brake dust, heat, moisture, road debris and constant vibration. In many applications, the sensor is designed to wear alongside the brake pads and should be replaced whenever new rear brake pads are installed to ensure continued monitoring accuracy.
- A damaged or malfunctioning sensor can provide inaccurate information about brake pad condition, potentially resulting in unnecessary warning lights or failure to alert the driver when brake service is required. If brake pads are allowed to wear beyond their safe operating limit, braking efficiency may be reduced and costly damage to the brake discs can occur.
- Replacing a worn rear brake pad wear sensor restores accurate brake wear monitoring, ensures correct operation of the dashboard warning system and helps maintain safe braking performance. An OE Match replacement provides factory-style fitment, dependable operation and long-term reliability, making it an essential component during brake servicing and maintenance.
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